album · February 26, 2004

A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar

Dashboard Confessional

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DGC/InterscopeSee this day

alternativeindie rock

This 2004 album marked a significant shift for Dashboard Confessional, embracing a more polished, rock-oriented sound that alienated some older fans while solidifying their mainstream appeal.

• Recorded at various studios including the iconic Cello Studios in Hollywood, with major production contributions from Don Gilmore.
• The album debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, selling over 1.1 million copies in the US.
• The lead single, "Vindicated," was prominently featured on the soundtrack for the superhero film "Spider-Man 2."

Dashboard Confessional, fronted by Chris Carrabba, is an American rock band known for its emo and alternative rock sound, with confessional lyrics. By 2004, the band had risen to prominence in the emo scene, achieving mainstream success with their previous album, "The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most."