Death Cab For Cutie

Heavy Jack · 05-03-2010, 01:12 PM

I will possess your heart is growing on me everytime I here it.

virdrag · 05-16-2010, 09:34 AM

Plans is probably their most self-conscious album, in the sense that I think they tried really hard to make it sound 'pretty' and 'deep.' Although I still like the album, at times I'm worried simple nostalgia has clouded my judgement over it. When I actually compare it to past albums, I think it's probably among their weakest (Although I do like Summer Skin, Crooked Teeth, and Brothers on a Hotel Bed.)

Narrow Stairs is a turn in a different direction, IMO. It's lighter than Plans, as in it sounds a bit more like the band was having fun on it and less like they were trying to come across as artsy and sensitive.

I am willing to admit though that I'm not a big fan of Gibbard's lyrics as of late... They are far more literal now, which I suppose is good in the sense that it's easier to understand just what he's singing about. He also still writes some pretty turns of phrase but... I think his lyrical blunders are far more apparent now that they're not hidden behind a veil of metaphor.

Astronomer · 05-16-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurent Quinn Proper

Transatlanticism isn't boring nor bland, in my personal opinion. I think post-Transatlanticism is when they strayed away from what drew me to them and became more cliche.

Plans and Narrow Stairs are their most popular albums and so probably their most liked by the casual fan but the older Death Cab for Cutie is by far much, much better. Plans has all of the "cliche" songs a la: Soul Meets Body, I Will Follow You Into The Dark, What Sarah Said, etc.

I've read they will return to their pre-Plans sound and I couldn't be happier.

Although I think Plans headed a little more into the mainstream than their earlier stuff I don't think it's cliche, per se. I like Plans. It's my second favourite to Transatlanticism, which is easily my number one. Never really got into Narrow Stairs as much as the two just mentioned, though.

scottsy · 05-16-2010, 11:26 PM

I gotta say though, Transatlanticism still tends to be my majopr point of reference as far as Death Cab is concerned.... it also is kinda reinforced by the fact that Trans. was the soundtrack to a pretty phenomenal time in my life, just prior to getting married and moving to the US... it's kinda a landmark life even album for me, i must admit...

Seltzer · 05-17-2010, 12:09 AM

I've only ever heard Transatlanticism and a few other select songs, all of which I liked. I think I'll go backwards from there through their discography.

Laurent Quinn Proper · 05-17-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Seltzer

I've only ever heard Transatlanticism and a few other select songs, all of which I liked. I think I'll go backwards from there through their discography.

Listen to We Have The Facts and We're Voting Yes and Something About Airplanes.

Laurent Quinn Proper · 05-17-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

Although I think Plans headed a little more into the mainstream than their earlier stuff I don't think it's cliche, per se. I like Plans. It's my second favourite to Transatlanticism, which is easily my number one. Never really got into Narrow Stairs as much as the two just mentioned, though.

The reasons I say it's cliche is because when you mention Death Cab for Cutie to almost 50% of "fans" they'll name Plans as their favorite album and proceed to sing the songs I have previously listed. I'm not saying the album is bad (because I love Brothers On A Hotel Bed) but it just annoys me when people say that that is their best album when they haven't even heard of their earlier records. Which are so much better.

~~James~~ · 05-17-2010, 12:58 AM

I could never get into this band they just seem boring, nothing special.

lieasleep · 05-18-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurent Quinn Proper

The reasons I say it's cliche is because when you mention Death Cab for Cutie to almost 50% of "fans" they'll name Plans as their favorite album and proceed to sing the songs I have previously listed. I'm not saying the album is bad (because I love Brothers On A Hotel Bed) but it just annoys me when people say that that is their best album when they haven't even heard of their earlier records. Which are so much better.

I have listened to all of their albums a few times over. Plans is their best album. by far.

Laurent Quinn Proper · 05-20-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lieasleep

I have listened to all of their albums a few times over. Plans is their best album. by far.

Wow. Just wow.

05-16-2010, 11:26 PM	#444 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I gotta say though, Transatlanticism still tends to be my majopr point of reference as far as Death Cab is concerned.... it also is kinda reinforced by the fact that Trans. was the soundtrack to a pretty phenomenal time in my life, just prior to getting married and moving to the US... it's kinda a landmark life even album for me, i must admit... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

05-17-2010, 12:09 AM	#445 (permalink)
Seltzer Fish in the percolator! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,870	I've only ever heard Transatlanticism and a few other select songs, all of which I liked. I think I'll go backwards from there through their discography. __________________ In the Court of King Crimson \| Last.fm \| RYM

05-03-2010, 01:12 PM	#441 (permalink)
Heavy Jack Groupie Join Date: May 2010 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 18	I will possess your heart is growing on me everytime I here it.

05-16-2010, 09:34 AM	#442 (permalink)
virdrag Groupie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 10	Plans is probably their most self-conscious album, in the sense that I think they tried really hard to make it sound 'pretty' and 'deep.' Although I still like the album, at times I'm worried simple nostalgia has clouded my judgement over it. When I actually compare it to past albums, I think it's probably among their weakest (Although I do like Summer Skin, Crooked Teeth, and Brothers on a Hotel Bed.) Narrow Stairs is a turn in a different direction, IMO. It's lighter than Plans, as in it sounds a bit more like the band was having fun on it and less like they were trying to come across as artsy and sensitive. I am willing to admit though that I'm not a big fan of Gibbard's lyrics as of late... They are far more literal now, which I suppose is good in the sense that it's easier to understand just what he's singing about. He also still writes some pretty turns of phrase but... I think his lyrical blunders are far more apparent now that they're not hidden behind a veil of metaphor.

05-17-2010, 12:58 AM	#448 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	I could never get into this band they just seem boring, nothing special.