Crooked Shadows
Crooked Shadows is the seventh studio album by American rock band Dashboard Confessional. It was released on February 9, 2018 through Fueled by Ramen and Dine Alone Records.[1] It is their first studio album in nine years, following 2009's Alter the Ending.
Crooked Shadows | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 9, 2018[1] | |||
Length | 29:37 | |||
Label | Fueled by Ramen | |||
Dashboard Confessional chronology | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 57/100[2] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic |
The album debuted at number 53 on the Billboard 200, as well as number four on both the Billboard Rock Albums and Alternative Albums charts.[4]
Release
On November 15, 2017, "We Fight" premiered on Beats 1. Alongside this, Crooked Shadows was announced for release in February the following year.[5] On December 18, a music video was released for "Belong",[6] directed by Joe Zohar.[7] Two days later, a music video was released for "We Fight", directed by David Mack.[8] In early January 2018, the band performed the track on Conan.[9] On January 19, "Heart Beat Here" was made available for streaming.[10] Crooked Shadows was released on February 9 through Fueled by Ramen.[11]
In February and March 2018, the group embarked on a headlining US tour with support from Beach Slang.[12] In August, they went on a co-headlining US tour with All Time Low.[13] A second leg was planned to follow in September and October,[14] however, the day before this was to start, the band pulled out of a few days due to Carrabba dealing with a family emergency.[15] Four days later, the group pulled out of the second leg entirely.[16] On November 15, a music video was released for "Just What to Say",[17] directed by Ryan Hamblin.[18]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "We Fight" | 3:25 |
2. | "Catch You" | 3:06 |
3. | "About Us" | 3:36 |
4. | "Heart Beat Here" | 3:27 |
5. | "Belong" (with Cash Cash) | 2:58 |
6. | "Crooked Shadows" | 2:49 |
7. | "Open My Eyes" (featuring Lindsey Stirling) | 3:43 |
8. | "Be Alright" | 3:02 |
9. | "Just What to Say" (featuring Chrissy Costanza of Against The Current) | 3:31 |
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[19] | 53 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[20] | 4 |
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[21] | 4 |
References
- Rogers, Jack (November 16, 2017). "Dashboard Confessional Have Announced Their New Album". Rocksound.tv. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- "Dashboard Confessional". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- Dickman, Maggie (November 15, 2017). "Dashboard Confessional announce first new album in eight years, release new song—listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- AltPress (December 18, 2017). "Dashboard Confessional team up with electronic trio Cash Cash for new song". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- Cash Cash (December 15, 2017). Cash Cash & Dashboard Confessional - Belong. Retrieved June 13, 2020 – via YouTube.
- AltPress (December 20, 2017). "Dashboard Confessional's "We Fight" video is a captivating work of art—watch". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- Tullio, Lauren (January 17, 2018). "Waterparks release new song "Not Warriors" and other news you might have missed today". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- Dickman, Maggie (January 19, 2018). "Dashboard Confessional shares stripped-down new song "Heart Beat Here"". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- AltPress (December 6, 2017). "Dashboard Confessional's comeback album to feature ATC's Chrissy Costanza". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- Dickman, Maggie (December 4, 2017). "Dashboard Confessional announce U.S. headlining tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- Casteel, Beth (May 14, 2018). "All Time Low and Dashboard Confessional announce co-headlining tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- Darus, Alex (June 25, 2018). "Dashboard Confessional, All Time Low announce second leg of 'The Summer Ever After' tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- Fair, Anna (September 26, 2018). "Dashboard Confessional cancel shows this weekend". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- Shoemaker, Whitney (September 30, 2018). "Dashboard Confessional pull from Summer Ever After Tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- Fair, Anna (November 15, 2018). "Dashboard Confessional drop new video and other news you might have missed today". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- Fueled by Ramen (November 15, 2018). Dashboard Confessional: Just What To Say (ft. Chrissy Costanza) [OFFICIAL VIDEO]. Retrieved June 13, 2020 – via YouTube.
- "Dashboard Confessional Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- "Dashboard Confessional Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- "Dashboard Confessional Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2018.