Hey ok introduction. This dc album is different to their older music in 2 ways, instead of the lyrics being about breaking up with girls and people being fake, most of the songs on this album higlight the highs of being in love (eg.as lovers go,carry this pictre,bend not break and hey girl) and there are still those songs about being fake (eg.so beautiful and if you can't leave it be might aswell make it bleed). Also in ths album dc use the band in pretty much every song which is a pleasant change.
1.hands down:A good introduction into the album. I don't like it as much as the acoustic version but the chorus is very uplifting. I think it serves as transition between dc old acoustic and dc as a band. 4/5
2.rapid hope loss:ok song,nothing special here. Good lyrics but thats about it. Standard dc stuff. 3/5
3.as lovers go:one of my favourites. the first song about being in love on the album and this one is awesome. the chorus is so beautiful and uplifting. Great lyrics and great vocals.5/5
4.carry this picture:another song about being in love. i think dc intention with these love songs is to show different aspects of being in love, here it's all about how close you get to your lover (eg.down to the edge of the water we're we'll spill our guts and we'll tell our fears). A more relaxed song then the others.4/5
5.bend not break: probably the best song on the album. another love song and the story here i think is about a guy who has trouble with girls and makes alot of mistakes and now he has finally found a girl that he is comfortable with. A very emotional song with great lyrics, vocals and surprisingly good drumming. 5/5
6.ghost of a good thing:in this song dc revert to their older stuff. it's a strong song with very emotional singing but it's not as great as the previous songs. you really have to sit down to listen to it. 3.5/5
7.am I missing?: another awesome song. i don't know what this song is about really but it's easy to listen to and the chorus is well down there's a good contrast in vocals. another strong song. 4.5/5
8.morning calls:i'm not sure about this song. it starts slow but picks up speed and climaxes at the chorus. takes a few listens to like it. 3.5/5
9.carve your heart yourself: another awesome song. a very emotional song and the lead up to the chorus really grabs you. Very good drumming in this song and the vocals are very good and ofcourse more good lyrics.5/5
10.so beautiful:a less emotional version of the swiss army romance. i liked this song alot, good vocals and lyrics and it's fun to sing along to. 4.5/5
11.hey girl: this song goes back to the love theme. here i think dc are highlighting the point in a relationship leading up to when you start dating with the girl. Great lyrics in this song. this song also highlights how good dc are as a band. more relaxed then the other songs but it's something you can relate to. 5/5
12.if you can't leave it be might aswell make it bleed: another song about being fake. i find a less emotional version of the places you've come to fear the most but it is still a very strong song. i love the outro. 5/5
13.several ways to die trying: a great way to end the album although i don't like the verses that much the chorus it what makes this song good
and it shows that dc are an awsome band.4/5
yeh a great album it's essential to anyone wwith emotions which is anyone who likes dashboard.
Recomended songs:as lovers go,bend not break,carve your heart yourself,hey girl and if you can't leave it be might aswell make it bleed
i hope this reveiw has been helpful
