Dusk and Summer
Dashboard Confessional · 2006
53 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · emo
Emotional acoustic melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating an intimate soundscape of longing and nostalgia.
Why this album works
'Dusk and Summer' debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and received positive reviews from critics, reinforcing Dashboard Confessional's influence on the emo genre. The hit single 'Stolen' became emblematic of early 2000s emo music and was widely used in pop culture, including television shows and films.
- Best for
- intimate acoustic reflections steady pacing for contemplation nostalgic melodies for evening
- Context
- Released on June 27, 2006, 'Dusk and Summer' marked Dashboard Confessional's fourth studio album during a time of significant growth for the band. Following the commercial success of their previous album 'A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar' in 2003, this release further solidified their presence in the emo and alternative rock scenes.
- 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 Don’t Wait Standout 4:05
- 2 Reason to Believe 3:43
- 3 The Secret’s in the Telling Standout 3:24
- 4 Vindicated 3:21
- 5 Stolen Standout 3:19
- 6 Rooftops and Invitations 3:54
- 7 So Long, So Long 4:15
- 8 Currents 4:27
- 9 Slow Decay 4:08
- 10 Dusk and Summer 4:38
- 11 Heaven Here 4:08
- 12 Ghost of a Good Thing (live from The Henry Rollins Show) 4:11
- 13 The Best Deceptions (live from The Henry Rollins Show) 5:30
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