Today I purchased Death Cab For Cutie's (henceforth referred to as DCFC) newest album Narrow Stairs. I have been a big fan of DCFC for several years and I've come to expect great things of them. I was not disappointed this time. There's just no other way to put it - this album ROCKS!!! Gibbard's lyrical poetry is in full form and the melodies are incredible. I was especially happy to find that DCFC breaks out of its typical sound. This album features a lot more bass and electric guitar then most of their previous stuff. Their change in instrumental tone fits perfectly with the tone of the lyrics. Lyrically this is a much drearier album than Plans. Plans is very upbeat and optimistic about the future. Narrow Stairs tells the sorry tale of the disillusioned idealists, dejected singles, and disappointed suitors. I recommend this music, but don't expect it to cheer you up.
Beerbohm
6 years ago
I think the music on this album is much deeper. On Transatlanticism and Plans the lyrics are incredibly deep and the music is great, but nothing incredibly innovative. Somehow I think this is more about the music than the lyrics. The lyrics are just a guide to the music. We can talk about this tomorrow . . . maybe we can go work out? I'm free after about 9 or 10, I'll let you know
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the music. There doesn't seem to be as much redundancy. Also, death cab seems to be more risky with their music in this album; it has way more dissonance than their previous stuff.
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