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Ben Gibbard .: vocals | guitar | organ | piano | and drums on We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes
Chris Walla .: guitar | organ | electric piano | "things"
Nicholas Harmer .: bass
Michael Schorr .: drums (The Photo Album)
Nathan Good .: ex-drummer (Something About Airplanes, We Have the Facts, Forbidden Love EP)

1967 was a great time for music. There were many mediocre releases such as The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Jimi Hendrix' Are You Experienced?, The Doors' self-titled album, and The Velvet Underground's debut release. But underneath the creative din, lied a comedic masterpiece by a band dubbed the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. At the heart of their debut album, Gorilla, appeared a song called "Death Cab for Cutie." 30 years later, four men from Bellingham, WA were there to capitalize. (Hey, it could've been worse; other song titles on the album were "Jazz, Delicious Hot, Disgusting Cold!" and "The Equestrian Statue.")

Originally created as a solo project, Ben Gibbard (who formerly recorded under the moniker All-Time Quarterback) recorded You Can Play These Songs' Chords with his friend/guitarist/keyboardist Chris Walla. Soon after, Gibbard recruited bassist Nick Harmer and drummer Nathan Good to round out a full-time band. From then on, Death Cab for Cutie has been anything but stagnant.

In 1999, Elsinor and Barsuk Records co-released Death Cab's first full-length album, Something About Airplanes. This album marked a departure from the pop ditties that used to grace Gibbard's songwriting; the songs were intricate and more somber than before. This album set the standard for all future Death Cab releases.

In 2000, the highly lauded We Have the Facts And We're Voting Yes was released on Barsuk. Death Cab once again placed themselves on a higher pedestal with a more engaging yet minimalist approach to songwriting, raising comparisons to Bedhead and Built to Spill. Just prior to the release of We Have the Facts, Good left the band and was soon replaced by Michael Schorr. The Forbidden Love EP was released later that year.

With two full-lengths and a solid EP under their collective belts, Death Cab had gained a bigger and stronger fan base; and their constant touring in support of these albums only strengthened their status in the indie-pop domain. 2001 saw the release of their third full-length, The Photo Album (Barsuk). With more focused songwriting and dynamic drumming, Death Cab take full advantage of the pop medium, never relying on studio tricks and experimental wankery to bring their message across.

When it comes down to it, Death Cab for Cutie is a pop band. But what separates them from the rest of the sheep is the pure emotion and genuine sincerity of each note. Their music awakens an emotional beast and evokes a feeling that only heartfelt songwriting coupled with amazing talent can produce.

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more love to give | Reviewer: Julie | 6/29/2008

My friend suggested i listen to soul meets body. i loved it. then i downloaded a few more, photobooth and transatlaticism. loved them. then i bought plans. never have i ever liked every song on a cd before. they are my favorite band of all time and im not sure any other will come even close. i saw them on thier narrow stairs tour. Ben has an incredible voice. My friend thought he was lipsynching. and i said no way. Ben wouldn't do that.

May is too far away . . . | Reviewer: Lynlee Brooke | 3/23/2008

I first got into DCFC when Plans came out and quickly bought the whole back catalogue of albums. they became one of my favorites instantly. every song is so complex that with each listen you discover something new that had before been lurking below the surface . . . . .
I was driving when I first heard "I will possess your heart," the new track from "Narrow Stairs," on XM (Ethel-47 of course, one of the few good stations) & was blown away! they have promised another amazing album in May, and after hearing this epic (over 8 minutes long & worth every second!) ballad, I know we won't be dissapointed!

yaaay | Reviewer: Kelsey | 1/25/2008

kay so, i was at friends house, after a night of partying, and she were laying in the bed, and she turned this music on. man i was so suprised how amused it made me, even tho its really soft music, with a really nice low beat. i was so impressed with it,
honestly, this is is like my favourite bedtime music.

Death Cab for Cutie | Reviewer: Ian | 1/2/2008

A friend got me into Death Cab by secretly putting their album "We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes" on my iPod. I at first thought, "Hm. Wonder how this got on here. I don't like Death Cab for Cutie.". Well one night I got extremely bored with the music I had and remembered that that album was still on my player. I played through the songs and was immediately sold. I had a new favorite band.

After that I bought all their albums one after another, as well as the "John Byrd EP" which is an amazing live album. I am nothing short of amazed by these guys. If you haven't listened to them I would recommend picking up "Something About Airplanes" first just so you can begin with their basics (commonly unknown fact is that this is the band's first real album. "You Can Play These Songs With Chords" is actually just Ben Gibbard.).

With their most recent album "Plans" still popular among many music listeners and their other albums immensely influential among their indie-rock fanbase, I doubt we will see this band go away any time soon.

favorite band | Reviewer: laura | 12/11/2007

death cab has been my favorite band for years now, a few summers ago i heard "crooked teeth", and i just wanted to hear more. After listening to "title and registration" i fell even more in love with the band. Now i listen to them, and postal service, along with Ben's solo works...he is amazing, and so are the others. wow

Get the old stuff | Reviewer: George | 12/8/2007

I know almost everyone is familiar with Plans and Transalanticism, but you really need to check out their early stuff. You Can Play These Songs with Chords has a rawness to it that is great, and you get to hear where they started and how they have changed, there are some awesome songs on that album, like Line of Best Fit and This Charming Man. The other early album I recommend is We Have the Facts and we are Voting Yes, check the title track and For What Reason. They have an ipressive back catalog of songs for discovery by anyone who is just getting into their music. Please check it out.

it's 3:16 AM | Reviewer: the jersey/cali connection | 10/13/2007

anyways yeah I could go into some long drawn out review over what I think Death Cab is to me and what they are to the world, but I wouldn't do it justice.Fuck it I'll try.

Simply put,not that it matters on here really,but Death Cab for Cutie and the Postal Service have been the soundtrack to the past few years in my life and they are unlike anyone else.Period.

Their music conveys emotion that's hard to find in a band nowadays with all this mediocrity and copycat crap so many bands have hung unto for pop stardom.I could care less if I ever meet the band.

Just to know this type of music has been a privelege.Ben Gibbard is a lyrical and musical Genius.And Walla puts his fire in as well to make this art.It is an artform too often overlooked in modern music.

I hope you all find a relation to the music.It's truly amazing.

Thats all I got.

the tracks may end, but the sound never stops. | Reviewer: Rachel. | 8/25/2007

Despite the fact i exhume Death Cab from my body, i will try to keep this as dignified as possible. Death Cab for Cutie is the purest, most superior band i've listened to. From the delicate vocals and the intricate music, to the poetic lyrics. If the lyrics were published as a book i would read it from cover to cover. Don't just be the person, that loves "Soul Meets Body," please dig a little deeper within the collection. It's well worth it. every song is exceptional. I'll just forget "hey tomcat!" was every made. :]

editing | Reviewer: - | 6/7/2007

just wanted to say Marvin Lin clearly doesn't know what MEDIOCRE means.

Death Cab For Cutie. | Reviewer: Bonny | 5/27/2007

Death Cab For Cutie Is Amazing,
All they're lyrics have a Story Behind the words.
You just have to listen close.
I have listened to them for a Year now.
And this whole time there always the main band,
They are the background bands to my other bands.
And they always seem to know how I feel.

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