Crooked Shadows
Dashboard Confessional · 2018
29 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · emo
An introspective blend of emotive lyrics and acoustic melodies that evoke nostalgia and vulnerability.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and received generally favorable reviews for its heartfelt songwriting and melodic sensibilities. Its release contributed to a resurgence in interest in emo and alternative rock, particularly among younger audiences discovering the genre through social media platforms.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments nostalgic themes of vulnerability short bursts of emotional release
- Context
- Released as Dashboard Confessional's sixth studio album, 'Crooked Shadows' came after a six-year hiatus, marking a return to the emo-influenced sound that initially defined frontman Chris Carrabba's career. This album followed the 2013 EP 'The Shade of Poison Trees', signaling both a reaffirmation of his roots and an exploration of new sonic textures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Green Day· Linkin Park· Moby· Lana Del Rey· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Fight Standout 3:24
- 2 Catch You 3:06
- 3 About Us 3:36
- 4 Heart Beat Here 3:27
- 5 Belong Standout 2:58
- 6 Crooked Shadows Standout 2:49
- 7 Open My Eyes 3:42
- 8 Be Alright 3:02
- 9 Just What to Say 3:31
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