The Shade of Poison Trees
Dashboard Confessional · 2007
33 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · emo
A raw, introspective blend of acoustic melodies and heartfelt lyrics that evoke vulnerability and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- concise energetic emotional journey
- raw introspection with urgency
- for short listening bursts
- vulnerable themes of connection
- ideal for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2007, 'The Shade of Poison Trees' was Dashboard Confessional's fifth studio album, following their successful 2006 release, 'Dusk and Summer.' At this point in his career, frontman Chris Carrabba aimed to return to the band’s acoustic roots while exploring more personal themes after a period of mainstream success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jimmy Eat World· The Starting Line· Taking Back Sunday
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where There’s Gold… 2:29
- 2 Thick as Thieves 2:19
- 3 Keep Watch for the Mines 2:45
- 4 These Bones 2:58
- 5 Fever Dreams 2:29
- 6 The Shade of Poison Trees 2:58
- 7 The Rush 3:50
- 8 Little Bombs 2:32
- 9 I Light My Own Fires Now 2:53
- 10 Matters of Blood and Connection 2:23
- 11 Clean Breaks 2:58
- 12 The Widows Peak 2:58
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