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Dashboard Confessional - The Shade of Poison Trees Audio CD

A fair review of the Dashboard Confessional "The Shade of Poison Trees" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Dashboard Confessional reviews here, or go back to the Dashboard Confessional tabs.

Dashboard Confessional Band: Dashboard Confessional
Title: The Shade of Poison Trees
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Release Date: 2007-11-13
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Where There's Gold... 2: Thick as Thieves 3: Keep Watch for the Mines 4: These Bones 5: Fever Dreams 6: Shade of Poison Trees 7: Rush 8: Little Bombs 9: I Light My Own Fires Now 10: Matters of Blood and Connection 11: Clean Breaks 12: Widows Peak

Wasn't as I expected
C. I had heard several D. songs via TV and radio. One day while browsing amazon I finally remembered to buy some D. C. I have to say that I was extremely disappointed. The songs that "made it" by popular standard, to the airwaves and TV are nothing like the CD's. Granted this IS the same band, but they remind me too much of Green Day (the lead singer) and I absolutely am not a fan of Green Day. Some songs on the CD I could not even finish because his voice was grating on my nerves.

I can listen and appreciate all types of music, from Country to Classical. My preferred "new" music choice is currently labeled "alternative rock". If you are a fan of D. C by all means don't let my review sway you. If you are a fan of Green Day you will love D. C. You might want to hear more of D. C. 's songs via playlist or youtube before deciding to purchase any of their CD's.

I continue to still appreciate the DC songs that led me to buy 2 of their CD's . . . I just won't be purchasing any more in the future. .


Surprisingly pleasing
When Dusk and Summer came out, I took a listen and I don't even remember anything from that listen except for a thought I had, "Has Chris lost his sense of melody?"

I think Chris regained his sense of melody in The Shade of Poison Trees and also, even more lovely, his sense of harmony. I was really surprised by how much I liked this album. The harmonies on this album are gorgeous and are my favorite parts. These songs are more energetic, too, and have those nice instrumental hooks that are so simple and yet so satisfying.

I'm also impressed by how the lyrics are more mature but still relatable. Many artists, as they try to progress, twist their young style of emotive lyricism into a stuffy storytelling that leaves you pleased but in no way moved. Chris still tugs on your heartstrings but without making you feel, in an unsettling way, like a teenager.

My only concern is that, as this album flies by, the songs are a little bit of a blur. That may change, though, with some more listens.

Highlights: The Shade of Poison Trees, The Rush (my favorite!), Widow's Peak.


OK but other albums are far far better
Personally I feel Chris' first 2 albums are by far his best, but then again I always like sad songs on albums and those are mostly sad songs so go figure. So I have been a DC fan for a long long time now. Musically this album is more similar to his earlier albums just because it has more acoustic tracks, which got me excited about it at first. Unfortunately as some other people pointed out these songs just are not as good as his others. Its mainly due to the lyrics that are on this CD, they don't flow as well as his other music and are really awkward at points. However I do like some of the songs on it, Thick as Thieves is pretty good, Shade of Poison trees is a great song albeit incredibly sad and Widow's Peak is pretty good but kind of lacking on lyrics. Other than that there isn't much good I can say about this CD, fevered dreams is kinda catchy but not something I'd actually listen to often. I hope Chris continues to make music, his own music. I'm sure there is pressure for him to keep making the same kind of music, but he should feel free to branch out. .


All Very Ho Hum Really ...
I owned one other of DBC's CD's called "A Mark, A Mission. I purchased this album in the "Preowned" section of my local record store. . " & i quite enjoyed that album so i thought nothing of purchasing this album without listening to it first - Big Mistake. As each song raced through i couldn't help but think how alike they all sounded. This is quite a disappointing album in comparison to their other work & unless you are given this disc as a gift i'd say don't waste your money . . purchase something else or perhaps wait until they produce something better.


Inconsistant.........Again.
You can't help but feel that the prevelance of filler tracks is growing on each release. I really like the band, but the last few releases have only had one thing in common and that's inconsistancy. The formula seems to have grown stale even to the band. Fans should revisit the first several releases and understand how brilliant this band can be when inspired. Also check the new Poi Dog Pondering '7' CD to hear what an inspired band can sound like. . . truly amazing work.


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