| "Vindicated" | ||||
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| Single byDashboard Confessional | ||||
| from the albumDusk and SummerandMusic from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2 | ||||
| B-side | "The Warmth of the Sand" | |||
| Released | May 31, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2003/2004 | |||
| Studio | NRG, North Hollywood | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
| Label | Vagrant,Interscope | |||
| Songwriter | Chris Carrabba | |||
| Producers | Don Gilmore,Gil Norton | |||
| Dashboard Confessional singles chronology | ||||
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"Vindicated" is a song by Americanrock bandDashboard Confessional. It was written byChris Carrabba with production from Don Gilmore andGil Norton. The song was released on May 31, 2004 as the lead single from thesoundtrack of the filmSpider-Man 2. Played over the film's end credits, "Vindicated" is the theme for the film. The song was included on Dashboard Confessional's fourth studio album,Dusk and Summer (2006) as a bonus track on some pressings and on deluxe edition versions.
Loudwire included the track on their list of The 12 Best Emo Power Ballads.[4]
Initially, a song titled "I Need a Sure Thing" was to be used on theSpider-Man 2 soundtrack; but, after having received a special screening of the film, Carrabba penned "Vindicated" in 10 minutes,[5][6][7] inspired by and reflecting the theme of the film.[8]
"I Need a Sure Thing" has since then been performed during theDusk and Summer tour, but not thereafter.[citation needed]
"Vindicated" was released to radio on June 1, 2004.[9] "Vindicated" received significant airplay on US alternative rock radio stations in late 2004, peaking at #2 onBillboard'sAlternative Songs chart. It was held off from the #1 spot byThree Days Grace's "Just Like You".[10]
UK maxi single
Directed byNigel Dick, themusic video, through the view of an individual reading a comic book, features the band performing the song inDoctor Octopus' hideout interspersed with scenes from the film.[11]
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[12] | 46 |
| Canada (Nielsen BDS)[13] | 80 |
| Canada Rock Top 30 (Radio & Records)[14] | 14 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[15] | 23 |
| USAlternative Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 2 |
| USMainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[17] | 31 |
