Name: Something About Airplanes
Brand: Death Cab For Cutie

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Bonus disc: No

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LP-BARK-005

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2014-11-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

655173100516

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Artist

Death Cab For Cutie

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Barsuk

<p>Death Cab For Cutie is an American indie rock band that was formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. With their unique sound and heartfelt lyrics, they have become a staple in the music industry. Known for their introspective and melodic songs, Death Cab For Cutie has captivated audiences worldwide. Their discography includes numerous critically acclaimed albums such as "Transatlanticism" and "Plans". Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, Death Cab For Cutie's emotional and captivating sound is sure to leave a lasting impression.</p>

The fact that Elsinor and Barsuk, two relatively small labels, conspired to co-release Something About Airplanes should give some indication as to its quality. It's a solid, emotive, and frequently amazing indie rock record that foreshadows Death Cab for Cutie's eventual ascent into the mainstream. Sonically, the band falls somewhere on the dreamier and more pop-oriented end of Built to Spill's sound (particularly on Keep It Like a Secret), alongside the Posies' most pensive tracks, or with Delta Haymax — that is, dynamic, melodic, and somewhat atmospheric Northwestern rock. What's important, however, is that the composition, arrangement, and perfect vocal harmonies of Something About Airplanes are all hugely effective; the band uses light touches of flute, synth, or cello to add the necessary textures to its well-crafted pop songs, and the result has a consistently impressive and thoroughly engaging quality that rivals Built to Spill's Keep It Like a Secret. Which is quite a complement — but tracks like "Bend to Squares" and "Pictures in an Exhibition" deserve as much adulation as one can offer.

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