Death Cab For Cutie, Codes And Keys

I was lucky enough to see Death Cab For Cutie last month, when they performed live for the first time in over two years. What struck me, when they played the sold out show at the Showbox Sodo in Seattle, was how good they sounded. A crisp sound that was sonically rich and finely textured, the band had an invigorated musical sense about them. These qualities can be heard on Codes And Keys, the band's new album. Lyrically, the album also feels a bit anew, reflecting a more upbeat mood than what I am accustom to getting from the band. But, as always, Ben Gibbard's writing is superb. Overall, another fine outing from a band that I have highly respected for many, many years.

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