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March 26, 2008

New Death Cab For Cutie - "Cath" (Live On BBC6)

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You've argued about the four-minute instrumental intro and weighed in on the rectangularly collagist cover, but here's something that should bring Death Cab fans together: a new tune, about a girl, performed solo acoustic by Ben Gibbard. It may waft by without much impact at first, but give "Cath" a second and third glance and it will possess your heart. If it feels too slight for you, though, remember it's just a live session for BBC 6; the studio version may feature rampant jams and bass vamps yet.

Have a listen at Hard To Find A Friend.

Posted at 5:54 PM
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possess sucks, that intro is WAAAAY too long bro and this new song rules it is not corny

Posted by: grover at 03/26/08 6:48 PM  | Reply
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possess sucks- that intro is WAAAAY too long, bro
this new song rules though. it is not corny

Posted by: foundmyrosebud01 profile link at 03/26/08 7:26 PM  | Reply
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This feels like "Company Calls Pt. 3", and the Epilogue is my favorites DCFC song, so this settles well on my end.

Posted by: innercityblues profile link at 03/26/08 7:30 PM  | Reply
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that's some pretty strumming by gibby.
sounds like a return to the "the photo album." definitely a GREAT thing.

Posted by: j at 03/26/08 7:54 PM  | Reply
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Now this is more like it.

Posted by: Evan at 03/26/08 7:55 PM  | Reply
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definitely needed that second listen.

Posted by: maude at 03/26/08 9:14 PM  | Reply
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Yeah, this song totally grows on you; wonderfully catchy. Sounds like a pretty nice medium between Transatlantacism and Photo Album... can't wait to hear it with some nice production.

Posted by: Alex at 03/26/08 9:39 PM  | Reply
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what a relief. At least there will be one decent song on the new album.

possess sucks

Posted by: bb at 03/26/08 11:12 PM  | Reply
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I like this, but I really liked "Possess" too, so there you go.

Posted by: suzie profile link at 03/27/08 11:06 AM  | Reply
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Aah, this is nice. Death Cab should definitely sound more like Sun Kil Moon and less like Secret Machines.

Posted by: Yoni at 03/27/08 2:37 PM  | Reply
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consider my heart possessed

Posted by: brody at 03/28/08 12:05 PM  | Reply
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both songs are amazingly written. Possess is one of the best new songs ive heard in a while and im not a death cab fan.

Posted by: Matt at 04/02/08 1:32 AM  | Reply
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Gotta spend some time love-GOD THIS SONG SUCKS

Posted by: dan at 07/12/08 11:46 PM  | Reply
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Ever since I purchased "Narrow Stairs," Cath has been my favorite track on the album. It has a beautiful, sad story line that is contrasted with its upbeat lyrics. I really enjoy the solo acoustic performance of it by Ben Gibbard. He sounds even better live than on the album.

Its obvious that most people don't appreciate the long intro to "I Will Possess Your Heart." I must admit that at first I was a bit confused by the song's long, repetitive introduction. But it eventually grew on me, and I think its a solid song to start the album with. I also think the lyrics are beautifully crafted.

Posted by: Nicole D. at 11/13/08 4:09 PM  | Reply
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