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Bellingham WA, United States (1997 – present)

Death Cab for Cutie is an American band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Chris Walla (guitar), Nicholas Harmer (bass), and Jason McGerr (drums).

Death Cab began as a solo project of Ben Gibbard, now the band’s vocalist and guitarist. Gibbard took the band name from the satirical song Death Cab for Cutie, performed by The Bonzo Dog Band in The Beatles’ 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour. As Death Cab for Cutie, Gibbard released a cassette titled You Can Play These Songs With Chords; the release was surprisingly successful, and Gibbard decided to expand the band into a complete project. He recruited Chris Walla (who had also worked on the cassette) as an electric guitarist, Nick Harmer as bass guitarist, and Nathan Good to play drums.

The four released the LP Something About Airplanes on August 18th 1998. The album was favorably reviewed in the independent music scene, and in 2000 the band released We Have the Facts and We’re Voting Yes. Nathan Good left the band at some point during this album’s production. His playing on “The Employment Pages” and “Company Calls Epilogue” were kept, but Gibbard played drums on all other songs.

Michael Schorr would first appear on The Forbidden Love E.P., released on October 24, 2000. In 2001, another LP was released, entitled The Photo Album. Limited editions of this album contained three bonus tracks, which were later released separately as The Stability EP.
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  • eddyydde

    more like Death Cab for Booty, amirite?

    4 hours ago

  • beclovespenguin

    I just love how relatable they are. I love them so much.

    yesterday morning

  • harajukudude

    please join my group! its a fun addictive way of talking about and sharing your tastes! all i need is members :) http://www.last.fm/group/Last.fm+Song+Contest

    Wednesday evening

  • jessweet

    Excellent band... Title and Registration... ♥...

    Wednesday morning

  • alexjohanssen

    nOt bad

    Tuesday afternoon

  • GlassOni0n

    Y u no come to Vancouver? :(

    Tuesday afternoon

  • Sentenzia22

    summer skin!!!1111ononeoneoenoenoen

    Tuesday morning

  • sondaschool91

    Without Death Cab For Cutie, there would be a lack of color. <3

    Monday evening

  • keanequeen

    You Are A Tourist ^^

    Monday afternoon

  • ErwinFebriyan

    FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKK YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Monday afternoon

  • Artinvasion

    they really hits me hard emotionally..

    Sunday evening

  • plyushkina

    it's strange that not so many people know about them

    Sunday afternoon

  • Blaaaaahh

    Why did I discover them today?! What have I done all the years without them? They are great!

    Saturday afternoon

  • podobnozuzanna

    TINY VESSELS. the best the best the best the best the best the best the best the best the best the best the best the best the best the best the best

    Saturday morning

  • PrettyFlacko

    then after Transatlanticism check out The Photo Album

    Saturday morning

  • Dack47

    transatlanticism [3]

    Friday evening

  • dickhead-

    DC will, always, be one of my favorites... they're probably the only band I can listen to all day, repeatedly. Narrow Stairs is MY personal favorite, followed by Transatianticism.

    Friday afternoon

  • HeroGothamNeeds

    transatlanticism [2]

    last week

  • Chamberk

    transatlanticism.

    last week

  • futchadoc

    I've really been getting into more Death Cab lately. I've got "Plans" and have been listening to that a lot. Which album should I get next?

    last week
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Death Cab For Cutie in Portland, OR on 12/08/11

8 Dec 2011 | from www.deathcabforcutie.com

Artist: Death Cab For Cutie Date: Thursday, December 8th 2011 Time: 8:00pm City: Portland, OR Venue: Crystal Ballroom Country: United States Age restrictions: soldout Related post. Add to Google Calendar | …

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