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August 23, 2005

Stream The New Death Cab For Cutie

Listen here. Then argue about it. Then I promise I'll never mention this band again. Until The O.C. season premiere.

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I've listened to it a few more times since your last post and I'm still lost somewhere in the middle.


I'm kind of inclined to just not care.


(though I'll admit to liking the opening track)

Posted by: Mat at 08/23/05 11:35 AM | Reply
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mtv hates macs

Posted by: Morgan at 08/23/05 1:09 PM | Reply
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If you like the new album, the terrorists win.

Posted by: The 15-Minute Hipster at 08/23/05 1:11 PM | Reply
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Jesus Christ, where is all the hate coming from? I think it's pretty good. I'm not sure anything will approach "We Have The Facts..." but this is certainly better than, say, X&Y. Imagine if Coldplay were this interesting?

Posted by: jervo at 08/23/05 1:34 PM | Reply
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can someone post an mp3 of the Death Cab version "Bad Reputation"

Posted by: clashed at 08/23/05 1:36 PM | Reply
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There was no way anyone who knew who they were before this album was going to admit to liking it now that they're on a major label. It's just not how it works. It's not like it's Sgt. Pepper, but it's still a great album.

I wrote in a review of it that I liked it because Gibbard's lyrics still sound like they're pulled from his diary. That's gutsy even though it's not revolutionary. Can't expect much more than that from them.

Posted by: Fenton at 08/23/05 2:02 PM | Reply
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I like what I've heard so far. It's ignited an interest in the band that I haven't had for years. Nothing revolutionary but well done...can't expect much more from a band these days.

Posted by: Coolfer at 08/23/05 2:20 PM | Reply
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I still don't care...does that make me a bad person?

Posted by: calliwell at 08/23/05 5:10 PM | Reply
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Posted by: BlueBucs at 08/25/05 10:46 AM | Reply
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This sounds like elevator music.

Posted by: TheCritic at 08/25/05 1:25 PM | Reply
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Death Cab is my favorite band, and always will be.
However, though I was so excited for this album, and got it the second it came out, I still find myself wanting to listen to the old stuff, like Blacking Out the Friction, and Tiny Vessles. I guess I just appreciated it more when it wasn't on a major label. I know it doesn't really make a difference, because Ben is still writing amazing, and mesmorizing lyrics, but it's just better when bands are low key. Meh...I dunno.

Posted by: Leah at 08/30/05 9:06 PM | Reply
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Death Cab for Cutie PRE-MTV = Good.

DCFC Currently = No good.


I wouldn't say the new album is terrible but my old dcfc albums will definitely stay out instead.
I should just see how many days it takes for me to see them on TRL with teenage girls hyperventilating over them.

Posted by: Carly at 09/16/05 10:59 PM | Reply
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omg.....if you truly like a fan you won't care if its on a major label or not...you shouldn't be so concerned about the society around you...everytime a new cd comes out from a band you love it should be a day to celebrate...because apparently they were generous enough to let us hear what they have to say

Being on a major label means nothing if the band is a good one...because regardless they will continue to release good music...for jeebuses sake...let them grow!

Posted by: DCF at 10/12/05 4:07 PM | Reply
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