Alter the Ending
Dashboard Confessional · 2009
84 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · emo
Melodic acoustic rock intertwines heartfelt lyrics with reflective storytelling, embodying the emo spirit of the late 2000s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective storytelling with depth
- wave-like emotional dynamics
- acoustic warmth for introspection
- heartfelt lyrics for connection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- avoid emotional nuance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 10, 2009, 'Alter the Ending' is Dashboard Confessional's fifth studio album and follows their commercial peak with 'Dusk and Summer' in 2006. At this point, frontman Chris Carrabba was navigating a transitional phase after a series of successful albums, experimenting with his sound while remaining true to his roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jimmy Eat World· The Starting Line· Taking Back Sunday
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Get Me Right 3:15
- 2 Until Morning 3:44
- 3 Everybody Learns From Disaster 3:33
- 4 Belle of the Boulevard 4:02
- 5 I Know About You 3:07
- 6 Alter the Ending 3:24
- 7 Blame It on the Changes 4:11
- 8 Even Now 2:43
- 9 The Motions 4:02
- 10 No News Is Bad News 3:54
- 11 Water and Bridges 3:36
- 12 Hell on the Throat 3:10
Disc 2
- 1 Get Me Right (acoustic) 3:15
- 2 Until Morning (acoustic) 3:33
- 3 Everybody Learns From Disaster (acoustic) 3:24
- 4 Belle of the Boulevard (acoustic) 4:13
- 5 I Know About You (acoustic) 3:06
- 6 Alter the Ending (acoustic) 3:10
- 7 Blame It on the Changes (acoustic) 4:05
- 8 Even Now (acoustic) 2:41
- 9 The Motions (acoustic) 3:59
- 10 No News Is Bad News (acoustic) 3:58
- 11 Water and Bridges (acoustic) 3:36
- 12 Hell on the Throat (acoustic) 2:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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