Death Cab for CutieBest Death Cab for Cutie Albums Ranked

I Built You a Tower

pastemagazine

8.5

“The indie-rock kings’ eleventh album is a song cycle that frequently rivals the most poignant and electrifying peaks of their breakout era of the 2000s.”

Thank You for Today

pastemagazine

8.1

“As a touchstone indie band of the 2000s, Death Cab For Cutie crafted sensitive, wistful songs filled with earnest feeling. Starkly confessional and filled with a melancholy much-appreciated by the passing “emo” scene, their classic albums have aged well, but often sound of their time. With eight other studio albums under their belt and 20 years as a band, Thank You for Today surprises by offering ”

Something About Airplanes

pitchfork

8.1

“This Barsuk reissue features some ho-hum selections from Death Cab's first live show and a Smiths cover, but its real draw is the chance to re-evaluate a band that for many is still considered a dealbreaker.”

Narrow Stairs

birdorcages

10

“This is a no-skip record. The real, human stories it tells coupled with Chris Walla’s iconic production make this my favorite Death Cab record, and arguably their BEST record (sorry Transatlanticism, but I think this one is their opus). It takes fresh steps into an “indie” genre that weren’t ever seen before, taking influence from “slow metal and synth-punk” ( - Ben Gibbard) to create a true masterpiece that continues to withstand the test of time. I come back to this album very often. I always say the best music comes from a true “raw emotion” mindset (it’s what makes many of Fleetwood Mac’s songs so iconic) and that idea is put on full display here. Coming out when I was just entering high school, this album has followed me through many phases of my life - and has been so relatable in many different ways.”