Death Cab For Cutie

ProggyMan · 12-21-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 4llurb4s3

Hey There Folks!

I was just reading some reviews of DCFC and their albums and i realised something, these guys are incredibly underrated. the highest review i have seen was a 4 star review for their 2003 album Transatlanticism.

My top ten Death Cab songs.

10. Soul Meets Body
9. President of What?
8. Title And Registration
7. We Looked Like Giants
6. Expo 86
5. The New Year
4. Coney Island
3. Brothers On a Hotel Bed
2. A Lack Of Color
1. Transatlanticism

http://wm03.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?...0:3botk6kxtkrk
The average DCFC review(Whole discography) is about 3 1/2 to 4 stars. I don't think they've produced more than one near-perfect albums. They all have a few stinkers, except Something About Airplanes.
1. Bend To Squares
2. Transatlanticism
3. 405
4. Photobooth
5. A Lack Of Color
6. I Will Follow You Into The Dark
7. We Looked Like Giants
8. Champagne From A Paper Cup
9. Your Bruise
10. President Of What

O'Bannion · 12-21-2007, 02:55 PM

I used to dig this band a lot. Then I saw them in concert and was completely turned off. Worst show I've ever been to. Their albums are still great though.

sleepy jack · 12-21-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ProggyMan

allmusic ((( Transatlanticism > Overview )))
The average DCFC review(Whole discography) is about 3 1/2 to 4 stars. I don't think they've produced more than one near-perfect albums. They all have a few stinkers, except Something About Airplanes.

Transatlanticism is generally considered their "masterpiece" I don't really think that's a good one to use as an example. As much as I detest wikipedia it's pretty handy when seeing the overall rating on things because it lists more than just one review site for each album. In addition to that allmusic has always been pretty generous towards them so they aren't the fairest site to cite.

ProggyMan · 12-23-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

Transatlanticism is generally considered their "masterpiece" I don't really think that's a good one to use as an example. As much as I detest wikipedia it's pretty handy when seeing the overall rating on things because it lists more than just one review site for each album. In addition to that allmusic has always been pretty generous towards them so they aren't the fairest site to cite.

Britney Spears is well loved there, lol. But The
Chronicle gave them a favorable them a favorable review, and Pitchfork/Rolling Stone etc. like them. Personally I think Something About Airplanes is their best.

dest:Pretty · 12-27-2007, 08:54 AM

Oh my God, Death Cab For Cutie is LOVE! I have all their albums. I heard Ben's the lead singer for The Postal Service... how do you be in two bands in the same time?

Oh and don't rely on Wikipedia too much, a lot of people can edit the articles and put in anything they want.

joyboyo53 · 12-27-2007, 11:56 AM

It is easy, you have differnet touring schedules and the bands side projects usually work around their larger projects. Postal service isnt really much of a band anyhow, I have never heard of them doing anything but the one album and I dont think they tour.

ProggyMan · 12-27-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dest:Pretty

Oh my God, Death Cab For Cutie is LOVE! I have all their albums. I heard Ben's the lead singer for The Postal Service... how do you be in two bands in the same time?

Oh and don't rely on Wikipedia too much, a lot of people can edit the articles and put in anything they want.

Somehow I doubt anyone goes around putting in fake reviews in band profiles.

sleepy jack · 12-27-2007, 03:12 PM

People really need to shut up about the wikipedia editing thing, it only usually happens on various politician pages and it is moderated and they do make you source everything.

holdyoualways · 12-27-2007, 05:08 PM

i need to listen to death cab more
i like "i will follow you into the dark" & "someday you will be loved"
i hear their other songs are pretty rad

~~under~~ · 12-27-2007, 07:34 PM

the whole "Plans" album is amazing!
i just went and got it because i lost my other copy. and i enjoy it so much.

12-21-2007, 02:55 PM	#142 (permalink)
O'Bannion Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: earth Posts: 211	I used to dig this band a lot. Then I saw them in concert and was completely turned off. Worst show I've ever been to. Their albums are still great though. __________________ Think for yourself. Question Authority.

12-27-2007, 05:08 PM	#149 (permalink)
holdyoualways Elevator to the moon Join Date: May 2005 Location: Snowy, cold, miserable Pennsylvania Posts: 1,088	i need to listen to death cab more i like "i will follow you into the dark" & "someday you will be loved" i hear their other songs are pretty rad __________________ You're my satellite <3

12-27-2007, 08:54 AM	#145 (permalink)
dest:Pretty Groupie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In a hole. Posts: 3	Oh my God, Death Cab For Cutie is LOVE! I have all their albums. I heard Ben's the lead singer for The Postal Service... how do you be in two bands in the same time? Oh and don't rely on Wikipedia too much, a lot of people can edit the articles and put in anything they want.

12-27-2007, 11:56 AM	#146 (permalink)
joyboyo53 down the rabbit hole Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: the mountain called monkey Posts: 764	It is easy, you have differnet touring schedules and the bands side projects usually work around their larger projects. Postal service isnt really much of a band anyhow, I have never heard of them doing anything but the one album and I dont think they tour.

12-27-2007, 07:34 PM	#150 (permalink)
~~under~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,056	the whole "Plans" album is amazing! i just went and got it because i lost my other copy. and i enjoy it so much.