Death Cab for Cutie 'Narrow Stairs' album

Death Cab for Cutie release their new single, 'Cath' on July 21 through Atlantic Records. 'Cath' is the second single to be taken from Death Cab for Cutie's stunning sixth album Narrow Stairs. The album entered the UK chart in the Top 25, the first time the band has broken the UK Top 40, and debuted at number 1 in the US. The release of 'Cath' coincides with a set of UK live dates, including London's Brixton Academy on July 17.

Produced by the band's own Chris Walla (who has produced for The Decemberists and Tegan & Sara), Narrow Stairs is shaping up as Death Cab's most-praised work to date. The Fly wrote 'Death Cab prove themselves masters of a bigger picture...magnificent', whilst Uncut declared that 'the LP extends the soundscape to IMAX proportions'. The first single, the epic 8 minute 'I Will Possess Your Heart, was singled out for particular praise by the NME, describing the track as a 'hypnotic mix of ghostly pianos, driving beats and Ben Gibbard's unnervingly pure vocals'.

Death Cab for Cutie performed at the Electric Ballroom on 6 May this year. The show sold out within a day of tickets going on sale and, in a five star live review, The Guardian proclaimed the band as being 'at the peak of their powers'. As well as the UK performances in July this year, Death Cab will be playing headline dates around the world, plus a number of festivals - including Japan's annual Summer Sonic Festival, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee, Spain's Benicassim Festival, and the UK's Latitude Festival.

Formed at Bellingham University, Death Cab has received consistent acclaim from critics and fans alike in their ten-year history. In 1995, the band received a Grammy nomination for the 2005 million selling album, Plans.

tour dates
July 15 Birmingham Academy
July 16 Manchester Apollo
July 17 Brixton Academy
July 18 Latitude Festival @ Henham Park

press quotes
'Death Cab announce themselves as genuine rock stars' **** - Observer Music Monthly

'Spacious, ambitious and bolder than ever, Death Cab for Cutie have struck gold once more. Magic' **** - Kerrang!

'One of the best bands in the world, at the peak of their game' 9/10 - Rock Sound

'A superb album' **** - The Sunday Times

who is who
Ben Gibbard - vocals, guitar, keyboards
Chris Walla - guitar, keyboards
Nick Harmer - bass
Jason McGerr - drums

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Atlantic recording group Death Cab for Cutie has unveiled initial details of their hugely anticipated new album. "Narrow Stairs" which follows 2005's Grammy Award-nominated label debut, Plans will be released on May 13th. Produced by the band's own Chris Walla, "Narrow Stairs" will be preceded by the single, "I Will Possess Your Heart" which has already moved into the top 20 on the Alternative chart.

"I hope this album is a bit of a surprise for those out there that think they have us all figured out. We can't wait to share these songs with the world," states Death Cab bassist Nick Harmer.

Death Cab will herald the album's release with their first live shows in more than eighteen months. They'll kick things off April 18th in their home state of Washington at the Admiral theater in Bremerton, followed by a series of festival appearances, including Coachella 2008 in Indio, California, on Saturday, April 26th, and the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 15th in Manchester, Tennessee.

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Death Cab for Cutie - Narrow Stairs