Something About Airplanes
Death Cab for Cutie · 1998
43 min · 10 tracks · indie rock · emo
A raw blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of late '90s indie rock.
Why this album works
'Something About Airplanes' garnered significant attention within the indie rock community, paving the way for Death Cab's future success. The album's critical reception helped establish them as a prominent force in emo and indie circles, eventually leading to mainstream recognition in the early 2000s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments introspective lyrics for quiet nights melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- Context
- 'Something About Airplanes' is Death Cab for Cutie's debut album, released on August 18, 1998. At this point, the band was still relatively unknown, operating in the underground indie scene of Washington state and establishing their sound that would later define 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.
- 1 Bend to Squares Standout 4:33
- 2 President of What? 4:01
- 3 Champagne From a Paper Cup Standout 2:38
- 4 Your Bruise Standout 4:19
- 5 Pictures in an Exhibition 3:49
- 6 Sleep Spent 3:37
- 7 The Face That Launched 1000 Shits 3:41
- 8 Amputations 4:54
- 9 Fake Frowns 4:30
- 10 Line of Best Fit 7:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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