Dashboard Confessional - Swiss Army Romance

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Music Review: I think I'll go listen to it when I'm done.
Rating: 5 Stars

Screaming Infidelities- Although I heard the second version first, I like this one just as much because it sounds much more raw (raw-er?), which is one thing I love about Dash.

The Sharp Hint of New Tears- I love this one. I have a hunch that maybe after a while I'll get sick of it, but I really hope not because I like it a lot now. It has a good rhythm.

Living in Your Letters- Thus far I've found this to be a fairly forgettable song, but I always stick with it because I absolutely love the last line, "cause turning to you is like falling in love when you're ten." That and the 3/4 time make it worthwhile.

The Swiss Army Romance- This is one of my favorites. I absolutely love the lyrics and can relate to them. It's my "soul-song."

Turpentine Chaser- I didn't care for this one much at first, but throughout the week it's really grown on me. The 3/4 time always does it for me.

A Plain Morning- I look forward to this one everytime. Jolie Lindholm's voice is absolutely stunning; I don't think I'd like it much without her.

Age Six Racer- Another one I look forward to, also because of Jolie. And again with the 3/4. I love it.

Again I Go Unnoticed- Maybe it's because I heard it first, but I really like the second version better. While this one is still amazing, he kind of screams and sounds like a girl. It's almost as if he's making fun of his own voice. Also, I like how he whisper-sings the bridge in the second one instead of sounding the same throughout the entire song.

Ender Will Save Us All- I love how he only strums the guitar once in a while and we can hear just his voice. Very good.

Shirts and Gloves- I kind of listen to this only because I'd feel guilty if I skipped it. It's a sweet song, though.

Hold On- I hated this at first, but it's grown on me. It's got a good rhythm.

This Is a Forgery- I thought I would hate this one, but now I actually look forward to it. It's totally different and fantastic. I'd recommend reading through the lyrics first, though, because they can be hard to hear.

Not So Easy (Hidden Track)- I hate this one. It sounds like it was recorded on a computer mic; you can hear him blow into it when he's too close. And when the electric guitar comes on, it seems to be totally off-beat with the lyrics. The lyrics, of course, say, "It's not easy to like it," which totally sums up my feelings of this song.

Over all, fantastic. I'm excluding "Hold On" and "Not So Easy" from the five-star rating, because I figure they weren't on the original anyway. So I guess I'm cheating because I love Chris.

Description of Swiss Army Romance

Alternative Rock CDs

• Music > Styles
• Folk
• Pop
• Rock