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Released 20 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate acoustic reflections
  • steady pacing for contemplation
  • nostalgic melodies for evening
  • emotional connection through lyrics
  • mid-tempo sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Don’t Wait 4:05
  • 2 Reason to Believe 3:43
  • 3 The Secret’s in the Telling 3:24
  • 4 Vindicated 3:21
  • 5 Stolen 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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