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The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #837

Death Cab For Cutie - This Charming Man

A lovely Smiths cover!

Visit DCFC on MySpace.

Read my review of Death Cab's Radio City gig here.

MP3: DCFC - This Charming Man [alt link]

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Death Cab Guitarist Canvasses For Obama In Wisconsin

Check out sixty seconds of Chris Walla's journey in the clip below. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Chris Walla - Sing Again

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Death Cab For Cutie @ Radio City: Sun Shines Again

In the past three months, I've been treated to two magnificent Death Cab gigs. The first being an intimate solo show from Ben Gibbard, which included covers, rarities & tender takes on DCFC's most recognizable tunes. Last night's full band performance was my second within the last 100 days. The band's 95 minute set was robust & unfaltering from start to finish. As a massive admirer of The Photo Album & Transatlanticism, I was pleasantly surprised to hear 'We Laugh Indoors', 'Title & Registration' as well as the latter LP's stunning title track. However, the most well received ditty of the evening was, unquestionably, Death Cab's take on their 2008 epic, 'I will Possess Your Heart'. In summary, the Seattle based quartet's largest NYC show to date was a major success. View a handful of photos, the full setlist & a DCFC MP3 below. Watch their latest video here.

(Setlist) The Employment Pages. Your Heart Is An Empty Room. The New Year. We Laugh Indoors. Crooked Teeth. Company Calls. Grapevine Fires. Summer Skin. Soul Meets Body. I Will Follow You Into The Dark. I Will Possess Your Heart. Cath. We Looked Like Giants. Long Division. The Sound Of Settling. Bixby Canyon Bridge. (Encore) Technicolor Girls. Title & Registration. A Movie Script Ending. Marching Bands Of Manhattan. Transatlanticism.

MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - Soul Meets Body

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Death Cab For Cutie Readies LP1 Reissue

The official statement is as follows: *Barsuk Records is pleased to announce that we will be reissuing Death Cab For Cutie's classic 1998 debut album, Something About Airplanes, on November 25th. This limited deluxe 10 year anniversary CD edition will include a bonus disc featuring a recently unearthed recording of the band's first ever Seattle show. The reissue will also feature beautifully redesigned artwork, including extensive liner notes by noted musician and writer Sean Nelson (whose band Harvey Danger was the headliner of the bonus disc show, and who sings lead vocals on DCFC's never before heard cover of The Smiths' "Sweet & Tender Hooligan").* Visit DCFC on MySpace.

MP3: DCFC - A Movie Script Ending

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Current TV Interviews Death Cab For Cutie At 2008 DNC

Enjoy the full feature here.

Visit DCFC on MySpace.

MP3: DCFC - A Movie Script Ending

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Death Cab For Cutie Announces Fall Trek

All dates are as follows:

Oct 3 - Agganis Arena Boston
Oct 4 - Chevrolet Theater Wallingford
Oct 5 - Showboat Casino Hotel Atlantic City
Oct 6 - Radio City Music Hall New York
Oct 8 - LC Outdoor Amphitheater Columbus
Oct 12 - University Of Illinois Champaign
Oct 13 - Fox Theatre St Louis

MP3: DCFC - A Movie Script Ending

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The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #745

Death Cab For Cutie - Bad Reputation

A magnificent Freedy Johnston cover (circa 2004).

Read my review of Ben Gibbard @ Hiro Ballroom here.

MP3: DCFC - Bad Reputation

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Death Cab For Cutie's Bassist Interviewed By Intro Mag

Watch Nick Harmer chat about the future, 'I Will Possess...' & popularity below.

MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - A Movie Script Ending

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Death Cab For Cutie Divulges New Video

Enjoy 'Cath...' below. Read my review of Ben Gibbard's recent solo NYC gig here.

MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - Wait

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Ben Gibbard Covers Stars In NYC

Yesterday I gave you the gig's review. Today I can share one of its highlights.

MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - Soul Meets Body

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Ben Gibbard @ Hiro Ballroom: Into The Dark

Last night (courtesy of the fine folks at Rhapsody), I was fortunate enough to catch an extraordinarily intimate gig from Death Cab For Cutie's alluring frontman. While you might assume that the 50 minute acoustic set would be corporate and lackluster, it was anything but. Ben showcased a bouquet of covers (including Rilo Kiley's 'Silver Lining' & Stars' 'Your Ex Lover Is Dead) alongside some of DCFC's most cherished early material (stunning takes on 'Photobooth' & '405'). Perhaps an even bigger treat was a flawless rendition of The Postal Service's 'Brand New Colony'. The surprisingly respectful crowd pleaded for 'I Will Follow You Into The Dark' (off 2005's Plans) and that's exactly how Ben ended the divine evening. Read my review of Ben Gibbard @ NYC's Town Hall, circa May of 2007, here. Photos below.

MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - Title & Registration

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Death Cab For Cutie Is MTV's Band Of The Week

Enjoy a whirly ball promo clip below. Download a DCFC tune at bottom of post.

MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - Wait

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Death Cab For Cutie Sets Aussie Tour

Catch the Seattle based quartet at:

August 17 Melbourne, VIC @ The Palace
August 18 Sydney, NSW @ The Enmore Theatre
August 20 Fremantle, WA @ Metropolis
August 22 Brisbane, QLD @ The Tivoli

Visit DCFC on MySpace.

MP3: DCFC - Soul Meets Body

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Death Cab For Cutie Visits Jimmy Kimmel

Enjoy last night's truncated rendition of 'I Will Possess...' below. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - A Movie Script Ending

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Death Cab For Cutie Poised For First-Ever #1 LP

Narrow Stairs is expected to sell 140,000 copies this week.

That total should be more than enough to secure the top spot.

For a further analysis of the US charts, head to Billboard.

MP3: DCFC - For What Reason?

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Death Cab For Cutie Visits Letterman

Dissect last night's performance of 'I Will Possess Your Heart' (off Narrow Stairs) below.

MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - Title & Registration

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Death Cab Gives Track-By-Track Analysis Of New LP

Watch the guys explain their rationale behind Narrow Stairs below. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - Soul Meets Body

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Death Cab For Cutie Records Daytrotter Session

The 4-piece performed:

A Movie Script Ending
Cath
Styrofoam Plates
Talking Bird
The New Year
Why You'd Want To Live Here

Download the full set here.

MP3: DCFC - A Movie Script Ending

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