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Death Cab for Cutie Bio
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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Death Cab for Cutie Tickets
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Denver, CO
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08.08.06
Mckay Events
Orem, UT
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08.11.06
Greek Theatre
Berkeley, CA
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08.12.06
Greek Theatre
Berkeley, CA
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08.13.06
Greek Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
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08.14.06
Greek Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
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08.15.06
Embarcadero Park South
San Diego, CA
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