A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar
by Dashboard Confessional
  • Record Label: Vagrant
  • Release Date: Aug 12, 2003
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. ShakingThrough.net
    50
    As with Carrabba's earlier work, though, the problem with A Mark is the utter lack of personalized context in which his heart-on-your-sleeve songs operate.

Awards & Rankings

35
#35 Most Discussed Album of 2003

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 57
  3. Negative: 4 out of 57
  1. coltdogster
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    This album has something for everyone. The rock version of hands down that would become the definitive dashboard song is just a small piece ofThis album has something for everyone. The rock version of hands down that would become the definitive dashboard song is just a small piece of this underrated album. The only weak spot to me is "if you can't leave it be might as well make it bleed" but everything else here shines.… Full Review »
  2. Sam
    Oct 21, 2007
    10
    Every CD Dashboard puts out is amazing! I like his first two bc they are personal, but the high energy of A Mark is also amazing! Definitely Every CD Dashboard puts out is amazing! I like his first two bc they are personal, but the high energy of A Mark is also amazing! Definitely the best band and songwriter out there.… Full Review »
  3. Strawberry
    Oct 4, 2007
    10
    I caught the last minute of the song "Hands Down" on the radio, and immediately went out and bought the album. I can listen to it over and I caught the last minute of the song "Hands Down" on the radio, and immediately went out and bought the album. I can listen to it over and over again. Songs like "Bend and Break" never get old.… Full Review »
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