Narrow Stairs, the second album by Death Cab for Cutie on major label Atlantic Records, was released in May of 2008. In my opinion, this album would fit well under Kyle's post about albums where the single doesn't do the full album justice. First, if you've heard "I Will Possess Your Heart" on the radio, you haven't heard the whole song. The radio version cuts off a long intro with ethereal sounding bass, piano, drums, and guitar before Ben's voice breaks in at four and a half minutes.As usual, there are songs of loss and heartache and other less than upbeat subjects. However, even when singing about a loveless relationship on "You Can Do Better Than Me," Death Cab inserts an organ, which gives the song an almost circus-y feel. On "Cath...," which is also beginning to get play on radio stations, Gibbard's voice is particularly emotive and powerful as he describes a woman marrying the wrong man. Other songs of note (in my opinion) are "Your New Twin Sized Bed" and "No Sunlight."
Over all, Narrow Stairs is familiar enough for old fans but also includes enough surprises that the album doesn't feel like something we've heard before.
Cath... - Death Cab For Cutie
Gotta love green shag carpet and unhappy marriages.
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