Death Cab for Cutie in Philly!
Thursday, 01. 29. 2009 – Category: Music
I often accredit my interest in music to the Seattle band Death Cab for Cutie. I was introduced to the band by my middle school music teacher shortly after their fifth album Transatlanticism hit the shelves. I quickly took to the band’s mellow sound and lead singer Ben Gibbard’s carefully crafted lyrics. Death Cab didn’t achieve mainstream success until their sixth album Plans, however while Plans was picking up new ears, I was digging into Death Cab’s older albums.Unlike many bands that don’t achieve mainstream success with their first few albums due to an inadequate and unlikeable sound, Death Cab’s older albums provide a raw yet believable sound which I have come to love. I’ve most recently rediscovered their second studio album, We Have the Facts and We’re Voting Yes, a dark, melodic, reverb-soaked masterpiece from the year 2000 that is often ignored. The band’s newest album Narrow Stairs seems to allude to their older sound from The Photo Album with guitarist Chris Walla’s distorted guitar riffs that somehow fit in perfectly with the smooth tone of Ben’s melody. And with this newest album comes a tour.
Earlier this week, the band announced that they would be going on tour this Spring. Having never seen a Death Cab concert, and more recently having missed their tour in the Fall, I joined the band’s fan club to gain access to the presale in order to ensure I wouldn’t miss out on another show. But there came a surprise. While buying my tickets seconds after they were released, I glanced over the fine print: “In addition to gaining first access to tickets before the general public, there will be a random seat upgrade for some lucky fan club members…” and didn’t think much of it. Almost 24 hours after purchasing my tickets, I received an email with new ticket stubs. This time, I wasn’t far back in the balcony, like the disappointing seats I had received on the first go. I was placed in the “pit.” Wait… pit? What’s that? It turns out I’m in between the front row of the theater and the stage, a mere 4 rows from the stage!
I really hope the Tower Theater allows photography.
Tags: ben gibbard, death cab for cutie, narrow stairs, the photo album, tower theater, transatlanticism, we have the facts and we're voting yes
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