iTunes Originals – Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie · 2005
63 min · 27 tracks · indie rock · emo
A reflective collection of acoustic renditions that highlight lyrical depth and melodic intricacy.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its unique acoustic versions of popular tracks, allowing listeners to experience familiar songs in a new light. It also served as a bridge for the band into broader commercial recognition, with songs like 'Soul Meets Body' solidifying their presence on mainstream radio.
- Best for
- reflective acoustic renditions wave-like pacing for introspection lyrical depth in every track
- Context
- In 2005, Death Cab for Cutie was transitioning from indie darlings to mainstream success following the release of their breakthrough album 'Transatlanticism' in 2003. This iTunes Originals project showcased their growing appeal, featuring reimagined tracks that underscored their emotional resonance during a pivotal moment in their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Beck· Moby· Linkin Park· Ariana Grande· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 iTunes Originals 0:08
- 2 Soul Meets Body (iTunes Originals version) Standout 3:51
- 3 Death Cab Begins 1:54
- 4 Hindsight 3:50
- 5 One Take on Bellingham 1:00
- 6 Amputations (iTunes Originals version) 4:31
- 7 A Top Five Song of Ours 0:48
- 8 The Employment Pages (iTunes Originals version) 3:56
- 9 An Early Heartbreak Song 1:13
- 10 405 (acoustic version) 2:58
- 11 The Slow Fade from Holly to the Beaver 1:14
- 12 A Movie Script Ending 4:21
- 13 Underwater! (iTunes Originals version) 3:09
- 14 What Changed with ‘Transatlanticism’ 1:40
- 15 The Sound of Settling 2:14
- 16 A Series of Hello’s 0:44
- 17 Someday You Will Be Loved (iTunes Originals version) 3:20
- 18 You Won’t Be Alone 1:05
- 19 I Will Follow You Into the Dark Standout 3:11
- 20 The Drive 0:56
- 21 Crooked Teeth (iTunes Originals version) Standout 3:32
Disc 2
- 1 Introducing Title and Registration 0:39
- 2 Title and Registration 3:42
- 3 How the Band Works 1:21
- 4 Crooked Teeth (iTunes Originals Version) Standout 3:40
- 5 The Band as Community 0:56
- 6 Someday You Will Be Loved (iTunes Originals Version) 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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