MTV Unplugged (Bonus DVD)
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Vagrant Records |
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4.0 |
Description: The
MTV Unplugged concept was probably invented with someone like Florida singer-songwriter Chris Carrabba (a.k.a. Dashboard Confessional) in mind. Carrabba's relentlessly sad, impossibly frail acoustic songs--which effectively spawned the emo-core genre--have given alienated, cardigan-wearing guys and gals a snappy soundtrack to their pain. Dropping the heavily-inked guitarist amid his flock captures both the intimacy and awkwardness propelling Dashboard Confessional's best songs. Indeed, whether Carrabba is flying solo or is joined by a band, his
MTV Unplugged--presented as a CD with an accompanying DVD--ranks as one of the most interactive sets ever; the fans know every single word to every single song and gosh darn if they don't sing their hearts out, sometimes completely hijacking the choruses. From opening number "Swiss Army Romance" through to the modern-rock hit "Screaming Infidelities," the assembled holler themselves hoarse in a glassy-eyed solidarity that would be eerie if it weren't so sweet. The sing-along aspect might be a drawback for fans searching for pristine live versions of studio recordings, but then again, Dashboard Confessionals music is nothing if not communal.
--Kim Hughes
Tracklist of MTV Unplugged (Bonus DVD)
Reviews:
In response to "buddyhead," "prepubescent girls"review
If you know anything about the history of Dashboard Confessional, know that Chris Carrabba has always had the audience sing along when he plays. So if you don't want a Dashboard Confessional concert experience, BUY A NON-LIVE CD. So before you post a bitter review about the audience at a concert, why dont you catch up on your band history.
Don't be that guy, you can expect the audience singing along with Chris on this concert CD.
Insanely good as expected
First off- Dashboard Confessional is one of my favorite bands along with some harder rock bands. This CD/DVD is probobly my second favorite concert DVD. The reason why it is in second? Because i certainly did not enjoy the people background singing. That is the reason i gave it 4 stars instead of 5, the Singing is loud at times and in my opinion partially wrecks the song. Not totally wrecked or anything, but it would be a lot better with the lead singer/guitarist only singing and not the audience.
overall very good
Not perfect, but good for the fans
No, this isn't what you'd call the greatest live album ever, but for diehard fans of d/c, you can't go wrong. features songs from places you've come to fear the most and swiss army romance, plus the song hands down from the newer album a mark a mission a brand a scar. Overall, its a good effort, and the live DvD is an added bonus as well. Just don't pay more than 20 bucks for it and you'll be fine...