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Track Listings
| 1. The New Year |
| 2. Lightness |
| 3. Title And Registration |
| 4. Expo '86 |
| 5. The Sound Of Settling |
| 6. Tiny Vessels |
| 7. Transatlanticism |
| 8. Passenger Seat |
| 9. Death Of An Interior Decorator |
| 10. We Looked Like Giants |
| 11. A Lack Of Color |
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With songs equal to those on We Have the Facts and a lush, brilliant production that continues what The Photo Album started, Transatlanticism is easily Death Cab's best record to date. Much attention has duly been focused on doe-eyed singer/lyricist Ben Gibbard, co-star of the Postal Service phenomenon, and Ben's voice is as strange, beautiful, and as strong as ever on these songs, which deal with the difficulties of long-distance relationships. But guitarist/producer Chris Walla once again proves himself to be the band's secret weapon, layering subtle sonic touches throughout Transatlanticism, which is most definitely a "headphone record." This Seattle quartet is one of the only bands to really have picked up the intelligent, emotionally resonant, and guitar-driven indie-pop torch that Built to Spill briefly lit in the mid-1990s (before themselves heading off to the stoner-rock territory). DCFC themselves seem poised to finally break out to a wider audience, and they truly deserve it with this disc. --Mike McGonigal
Album Details
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track
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4.0 out of 5 stars
The review for those sceptics,
By Logan (Vancouver, British Columbia Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Transatlanticism (Audio CD)
Reading all of the one and two star reviews has compelled me to write this review. I found that the most common complaint is that this album is boring and uninspired compared to Death Cab's previous releases. All I have to say is this; music matures, bands mature, and people mature. Writing the same stuff for years is what is boring. Listen to their old albums if you want a North West indie album, or grow up and wise up and actually listen to this album. It is absolutely gorgeous; it has a really subtle intensity that I think, if you didn't like this album, you missed. It is all in the details (ex. Chris Walla's guitar parts in New Year). Also, Ben Gibbard is probably one of the best lyricists out there, no question. If you forgot about this fact, go read some Simple Plan lyrics (although, any lyrics look good compared to those) and come back and read Gibbard's. They are as witty and inspired as ever (ex. "when i see you, i really see you udside down. but my brain knows better, picks you up and turns you around"). Besides, who else can use the word "perforated" in song?"Transatlanticism" is just plain beautiful. Period. It doesn't really rock, you can't really dance to it, but it will blow you away. So do not underestimate this album, do not under analyze it, because that is when it will disappoint you.
1.0 out of 5 stars
i hate my generation,
By Jess "E" (kentucky) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Transatlanticism (Audio CD)
Just for this, I hope J.D. salinger croaks.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lost in Transatlanticism,
By KG (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Transatlanticism (Audio CD)
As others have said, Death Cab's latest, "Transatlanticism" is definitely not a play it once and walk away kind of album. It sticks with the listener, coaxes out their fears, hopes, and brings them closer to them...whether they want to deal with them or not. Transatlanticism is definitely a concept album about a strong (but now eroded) relationship. If you have a heart, or ever loved someone, it would be hard not to get nabbed by singer Ben Gibbard's plea, "I need you so much closer..." found on the title track. Truth be told, it would be hard not to get lost in any of its great tracks. Transatlanticism is also an album that demands multiple listenings. It is textured, complex, sensitive, and often quite beautiful. To try to nail down standout tracks seems irrelevant, as the whole is best heard as an album - a journey through heartache and ulimately, redemption. It's a difficult but beautiful journey. Modern albums rarely take one to such places, especially ones garnering the classification as "emo" - a group increasingly glutted with more sound-alike fodder by the day. Death Cab here is NOT sound-alike fodder. While lyrically and emotionally is it very sensitive and heavy, musically it is upbeat and uptempo, but also very tranquil and heartfelt. It's a free-flowing opus, and it's often quite beautiful. Pick up Transatlanticism today...it's one of the few albums from 2003 that is essential listening!
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