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Death Cab For Cutie
Transatlanticism
Less ebullient than previous Death Cab efforts, singer Ben Gibbard and company have turned out a serene scrapbook full of piano accompaniments, simmering cymbals, buzzing guitars and enough quirky sound effects to keep you guessing with each page turn. Gibbard’s sweet, echoey vocals are still the star in the mix, but the production skills of guitarist Chris Walla (who produced the latest from Hot Hot Heat and The Postal Service) soften the edges and sharpen the points to a crisp yet flowing end.
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