- Record Label: Vagrant
- Release Date: Aug 12, 2003
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Universal acclaim- based on 57 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 46 out of 57
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Mixed: 7 out of 57
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Negative: 4 out of 57
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Jan 4, 2020This 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.
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SamOct 21, 2007Every 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.
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StrawberryOct 4, 2007I 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.
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NickNov 20, 2006i dont care what age you are... nothing beats dashboards energy that chris puts into very song he records.. best recording artist in the last 10 years by far
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davenSep 22, 2006Dashboard is a full band now. Its no longer Chris Carrabba and his acoustic guitar. While the new DC is catchier than the old one, it just isn't as good. "Places" and "Swiss Army" were more heartfelt, deep, and emotional then "A Mark". The new sound isn't bad, but DC seems too desperate to establish themselves as the next Good Charlotte.
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mattbJan 26, 2006Dashboard is awesome.. hands down is good song, its so beautiful....10!!!
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ChrisLOct 4, 2005Fantastic album. Carrabba is a truly talented singer. His ability to put music and lyrics together in an uncanny inspiring way that reminds me of Dave Matthews lyrics.
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GlennMAug 28, 2005If You've heard it once youve heard it all, the same layout for every song it gets a bit annoying unlike listening to bright eyes or death cab
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kathiepJul 1, 2005how is this well recieved? chris is nothing but whiny.. and EMO does not exist. dashboard's music is horrible. want to listen to better music? go listen to deja entendu.
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nikkikMay 25, 2005i loved this album, i memorized it in less than a week! and i still listen to it whenever i get the chance...definately worth your money
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LukeKFeb 2, 2005Wow! That's all I will say......
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MattAOct 7, 2004best album ever in our times!
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BronFromAusOct 7, 2004This CD was only just released in Aussie like 2 weeks ago and I only bought it because I'd heard Vindicated by D/C...but after listening to it for 5 min it's really easy to get into
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JohnAug 18, 2004Chris Carrabba is such a stud! I just love all DC albums
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JewelCountsJul 19, 2004I will have Chris's babies! I love his words, his voice, everything!
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MadManJun 8, 2004If not for this crap below me I could have voted a perfect 10 :D certainly one of the best albums around!
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MelvinWJun 2, 2004This is a very very good CD. The lyrics are without question, some of the best written in today's music. Thank You, Dashboard Confessional for being true musicians. I can now rest !!!
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BenjaminBunnyApr 17, 2004Chris Carraba needs to get over it! I know I did when I heard this pathetic pansy-whine CD. Garbage.
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EricMar 2, 2004This is by far his best album yet. It blew me away. His lyrics are so passionate and realistic.
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LobTreeZeeTenzinFeb 23, 2004Best one yet. More to come? Hope so.
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YurySJan 26, 2004This is a very good album. Compared to the lyrics of artists like Michelle Branch,etc. his lyrics are definitely not predictable. They're almost as good Aimee Mann's lyrics.
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KatiePDec 3, 2003An amazing CD. Truly great. I love every track.
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JulieAOct 15, 2003super
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JohnDOct 9, 2003
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willssssssssOct 8, 2003i honestly have never heard a more boring and plain album in my life. the lyrics are awful and the verse/chorus/verse styling is tiresome halfway through the first track. its incredibly plain guitar rock. very few riffs or anything. don't let this trash get to you.
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noelrOct 5, 2003i love this cd it is the best dashboard cd yet and they are all freacking awesome they are the best band i love them!!!!!!!!
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JulieBSep 23, 2003amazing!
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AmandaKSep 23, 2003
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sarahlkSep 21, 2003i love it
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alannas.Sep 20, 2003amazing.. that's all i can say
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Awards & Rankings
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Q MagazineThis is the sound of a superstar in the making. [Nov 2003, p.107]
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A Mark... dramatically improves on its predecessors, thanks to a much broader array of subject matter and a newfound emphasis on full-band arrangements that strip away--or at least drown out--his penchant for whiny navel-gazing.
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An exceptional album filled with passionate, intense, and highly personal songs.