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April 10, 2008

New Death Cab For Cutie Video - "I Will Possess Your Heart"

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Gibbard never does catch up with the globe-trotting redhead who stars in this video for Narrow Stairs' stalker anthem. Not in person, anyway. DCFC tell the jammy, eight and half minute tale in a chilly warehouse, while the object of Ben's affection rides trains looking pensive. Little does she know Ben's winning her over in his mind! It's long and dark (that's what she said) and we still hate Ben's glasses. But we dig the band's creepy new sound.

Narrow Stairs is out 5/13 on Atlantic. Just Jazzin' is out never.

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back and forth between shots of a beautiful redhead in exotic locations and what appears to be chris walla freezing his nuts off...
whats not to love?

Posted by: annie onymous at 04/11/08 1:14 AM | Reply
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i extremely dislike this band, but i strangely was captivated by the groove.

Posted by: derek at 04/11/08 1:32 AM | Reply
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I'm starting to really dig this song, even if the lyrics are a bit subpar for Gibbard (that's meant as a more general compliment).

The chick seems really boring despite all the jaunting. I think he can get her, even if he does live in a frosty warehouse.

Posted by: Reed at 04/11/08 1:41 AM | Reply
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So beautiful. From the band, to the locations, to the girl, to the song.. so great. Words can't describe it.

And I;m glad they used the full version and not the radio edit.

Posted by: Steve at 04/11/08 1:42 AM | Reply
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I liked this song better when it was the first track on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.

Posted by: Trevor at 04/11/08 6:36 AM | Reply
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so first it was stepehn malkie and jicks, now DCFC.... so is this the new trend? to sound like a jam band (nothing wrong this i'm a huge phish fan, i was just wondering)?

and where's the band playing in the video? a meat processing plant? an industrial cooler?

Posted by: Horacio at 04/11/08 7:37 AM | Reply
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These lyrics are the fucking creepiest I've ever heard.

Posted by: Alicia at 04/11/08 8:48 AM | Reply
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Best video I've seen in a really long time. One thing: you can't fly international out of LGA. Now, normally I wouldn't nitpick about shit like this, but the director chose to show us twice that she was flying out of LaGuardia. Kind of weird. They couldn't just shoot the sign for JFK and cut it in?

Posted by: Michael at 04/11/08 9:06 AM | Reply
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Best video I've seen in a really long time. One thing: you can't fly international out of LGA. Now, normally I wouldn't nitpick about shit like this, but the director chose to show us twice that she was flying out of LaGuardia. Kind of weird. They couldn't just shoot the sign for JFK and cut it in?

Posted by: Michael at 04/11/08 9:06 AM | Reply
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"We're sorry, this video is no longer available." =(

Posted by: Josh at 04/11/08 10:49 AM | Reply
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Scott

Video is back!

Posted by: Scott profile link at 04/11/08 3:30 PM | Reply
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Why doesn't Ben just ask Jenny Lewis on a date and get it over with. I am sick of this. Quit beating around the bush man!

I hate the water on the drum heads effect, that is so Dokken.

Posted by: Sammy at 04/11/08 3:39 PM | Reply
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anyone know, did he play this song on his acoustic tour? i just know i've heard it before.

Also isn't 'Death Cab' a better shortening of name than DCFC? yes, i think so.

Posted by: shasta at 04/11/08 4:22 PM | Reply
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Since I have yet to reach that highest level of cool where I am no longer allowed to enjoy Death Cab, and since this is good stuff, I dig it.

One thing... am I the only one that hears Tool for about 15 seconds from 5:38? Check it out. Gibbard's channeling Maynard.

And I second the head shaking at the ice on the drum heads. Tsk tsk.

Posted by: Chuy profile link at 04/12/08 6:11 PM | Reply
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I love her complete disinterest and constant touring. Music's good too.

Posted by: Mick at 04/13/08 1:58 AM | Reply
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I thought Ben Gibbard and Jenny Lewis dated a long long time ago??

Posted by: bc at 04/14/08 8:13 PM | Reply
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I'm pretty sure Jenny Lewis is saving herself for me. Plus, if Ben wasn't sad anymore it'd probably kick off the next big ska resurgence...

Posted by: Craig at 04/15/08 9:57 PM | Reply
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I agree with derek. I totally didn't like this band. Then I bought their album after getting a song I forget stuck in my head. Damned if I didn't enjoy their flow.

Even if I hadn't purchased 'Plans' I would love this track. I couldn't let the singers sort of annoying poppy voice bring down the vibe of this track. I will now have to buy their next album too. THANKS STEREOGUM! ;)

Sincerely,

Brother Rabbit
Broadening-Horizons.com

Posted by: Brother Rabbit profile link at 04/16/08 5:59 PM | Reply
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Not bad, it ain't no We Have the Facts & We're Voting Yes though.

Of note, I've spotted Chris Walla in no less than three different airports-- who's following who and being creepy now?

Posted by: Jim-Bob at 04/18/08 11:29 PM | Reply
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you guys are all idiots. how can anyone say anything bad about the only band who is still writing good honest music? you can name individual musicians, but you can't name bands that still embrace the basic roots of good music. yeah, they're not wearing tight jeans or graphic-Ts and singing about mindless things or trying to be "trendy". at least they won't be laughing at themselves 10 years down the road and saying "why the F did I spend all that money at American Apparel?"

Posted by: HZ at 04/24/08 12:19 AM | Reply
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love the "tahts what she says" joke. btw this song is AAAMAZING. CANT WAIT to hear the rest of the album...

Posted by: gaby profile link at 05/14/08 12:34 AM | Reply
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one word: min 2:55. priceless.

Posted by: gaby profile link at 05/14/08 12:45 AM | Reply
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CaRoL>breathless...DCFC, you must be pleased with yourselves. 8:31seconds of edge & rhythm.

Posted by: CaRoL at 05/20/08 12:53 PM | Reply
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Ever since the Atlantic deal, it's all been a little off unfortunately, but the music is still great. The video's leading lady seemed bitter and negative, and hey, that is cool. I just, myself, wouldn't want to possess her heart.

Posted by: Katelyn Roberts at 06/19/08 7:02 PM | Reply
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The lyrics are creepy, and I never liked this band much.
But I do like the song up to the point where he starts singing.
And the cinematography is the best thing ever, that's why I watch this video over and over...

Posted by: Dani at 01/19/09 2:24 AM | Reply
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