Members The*Ataris Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 I just downloaded it from iTunes and I dig what I hear so far... I'm not their biggest fan in the world, but I enjoy the albums and saw them once about four years ago. Gibbard's voice comes across really, really well. The breathey falsetto stuff is still exists, but his midrange seems much more powerful than on past albums. The melodies are really creative too... I also notice it's more guitar centric, kind of a throwback to "The Photo Album", which has always been my favorite. I really love the combination of really long and short songs too; the whole track layout is really dynamic, adventurous. I think Chris Walla's production has finally come of age too. He's taken his ability to capture a really hi-fidelity "produced" sound and applied it to creating more raw, immediate sounds, like on earlier albums. He always seems to capture a great sense of space, which I really, really envy... Oh, well...anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theshoegazer Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 i got it. i absolutely love it. im a pretty big death cab fan so im kind of biased. current tv did a mini documentary about the making of the album which was pretty cool. link: http://current.com/topics/88795644_death_cab_for_cutie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbone Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm unsure about it so far. I love "I Will Possess Your Heart," but some of the other ones I don't care for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The*Ataris Posted May 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm getting through the "Long Division" and "Pity and Fear" stretch right now and it's pretty intense. I definitely see why it has a darker tone now......let's see if it finishes strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lackingimpact Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 had it for a few weeks now - definitely a good'n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The*Ataris Posted May 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 had it for a few weeks now - definitely a good'nDid you preorder the CD for $25 or did you obtain it through 'alternative' means? I would have gladly preordered the vinyl, but apparently their label won't let Barsuk release it until the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dumpling Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 I like the first two songs, starts really strongly. Cath... is just great as is long division and your new twin sized bed. I don't really care the rest that much, its a good album but nowhere near as good as Transatlanticism and Plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 digesting it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members homestar_kevin Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 I dig, very much. Bixby Canyon Bridge is a sick opener and I'm stoked on how guitar driven it is. I love Plans and how Piano based it was, but Narrow Stairs just wails. Great tasteful usage of effects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 cath rules. great guitar tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Musickbox Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 I got it. Still need a couple of days. Initial impressions... A solid record, but lacks the "mojo" I usually hear in Death Cab records. The recording is great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommyld Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 Surprised at the posts so far... I haven't enjoyed a Death Cab album since Transatlanticism.Not that they're bad, but I think they've veered toward self-parody (and, gasp, adult contemporary!) and gotten fairly boring. Hmm...that sounded way more critical than I meant to sound.*ducks* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stubacca Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 Grabbing my copy today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 i'm with tommyld on this. i didn't even enjoy transatlantacism that much aside from a couple good songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrweems Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 bass is a bit to poppy/trebly for me.one of the guitars is pretty nasty and fuzzy. Definitely more rawk and raw back in the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrweems Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 Also just plainly put. I am in love with the guitar tones off this album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bvester Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 The guitar tones are, in my opinion, the closest I've heard any band of a comparable genre come to perfect for their music. The album is very, very different, and a lot of it seemed boring at first. After a couple listens, however, I'm starting to get into how the album as a whole creates a very distinct feel. And I do respect them so much for trying something new. The guitar work is extremely versatile, but what I'm not completely digging are the lyrics and some of the vocal melodies. I love how the songs, and the album as a whole, are composed in a more progressive fashion. I'll be seeing them with Rogue Wave on June 9th, so I'm looking forward to how the new stuff sounds live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jbrazz Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 i like it, not worth buying. id steal it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arcarsenal72 Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm still deciding. After driving around listening to it today, my first impression is that it's really good, but it's one of those albums where it will sink in after a lot of listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jbrazz Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm still deciding. After driving around listening to it today, my first impression is that it's really good, but it's one of those albums where it will sink in after a lot of listening. yeah, ive had it for a week. it was awesome at first but now im kinda on the fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rogueweez Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 I've had it for about 2 weeks, absolutely hated it at first, but the 2nd time through it sounded a little better, still on the fence. I think Pitchfork's review summed it up pretty well. I'm just jaded because I don't think they've been able to match "We Have the Facts..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 Does anyone know if the bass player still has that horrendous {censored}ing haircut? you'd think someone would've told him by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mueller Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 good not great. excellent recording and all, but i'm just not liking it as much as transatlanticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbone Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 Ben Gibbard has some pretty bitchin glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted May 13, 2008 Members Share Posted May 13, 2008 Ben Gibbard has some pretty bitchin glasses. agreed, but it's hard to notice anything in that picture other than that dude's {censored}ing haircut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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