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Death Cab for Cutie -- Plans

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saturnine1979:
and now for some non-Gibbard bashing...

I listened to the album a few times when it first leaked, and, at first, I was impressed it. It sounded more like the older, slowcore Death Cab. Upon subsequent listenings, however, I found most of the songs to be rather muddling and un-impressive.

I think it's a decent album, and several tracks ("Marching Bands Of Manhattan", "Different Names For The Same Thing", and "I Will Follow You Into The Dark") are pretty excellent.

The funniest thing I noticed about the album is that Gibbard seems to have picked up some Phil Collins inspiration from the Postal Service's cover of "Against All Odds". Listen to "Different Names"... I totally hear ol' Phil on that track.

Merkava:
You know, Gibbard was a much more interesting singer when he sounded whispy and sullen. The contrast of the emotion shown in the instruments and the lack of emotion in the vocals made their music much more interesting. Old Ben seems to be trying too hard.

Bring back the jangley guitars and whispy vocals, please.

.Kate.:
it's an alright album.  I think Ben Gibbard is very talented.

Mikendher:
I think it's terrible, and would say so if there was the option. I still like many of their early albums, but it's been constantly going downhill in my opinion. Transatlantacism began that, and Plans continues it.

.Kate.:

--- Quote from: Mikendher ---I think it's terrible, and would say so if there was the option. I still like many of their early albums, but it's been constantly going downhill in my opinion. Transatlantacism began that, and Plans continues it.
--- End quote ---


I like their earlier albums alot more, but I don't mind plans or trans.  I think that we have the facts and were voting yes is 1 of their best.

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