Notes on the records I keep returning to and the live shows I attend.
Death Cab for Cutie at Merriweather Post Pavilion
My strongest first impression was how incredibly tight the band was — and how much more complex these songs are than the recordings let on. Many have band members playing multiple instruments, switching off between guitar and keys, and a lot of them carry three distinct guitar parts. It takes a great band to replicate that live, and they did. ...