Something About Airplanes
Death Cab for Cutie · 1998
43 min · 10 tracks · indie rock · emo
A raw blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of late '90s indie rock.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments introspective lyrics for quiet nights melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- Context
- 'Something About Airplanes' is Death Cab for Cutie's debut album, released on August 18, 1998. At this point, the band was still relatively unknown, operating in the underground indie scene of Washington state and establishing their sound that would later define their career.
- If you like
- indie rock, emo
Something About Airplanes is an album by Death Cab for Cutie, released in 1998. A raw blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of late '90s indie rock. 'Something About Airplanes' garnered significant attention within the indie rock community, paving the way for Death Cab's future success. The album's critical reception helped establish them as a prominent force in emo and indie circles, eventually leading to mainstream recognition in the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Something About Airplanes sound like?
A raw blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of late '90s indie rock. Rooted in indie rock and emo.
What makes Something About Airplanes by Death Cab for Cutie notable?
'Something About Airplanes' garnered significant attention within the indie rock community, paving the way for Death Cab's future success. The album's critical reception helped establish them as a prominent force in emo and indie circles, eventually leading to mainstream recognition in the early 2000s. 'Something About Airplanes' is Death Cab for Cutie's debut album, released on August 18, 1998. At this point, the band was still relatively unknown, operating in the underground indie scene of Washington state and establishing their sound that would later define their career.
Who is Something About Airplanes for?
Something About Airplanes works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, introspective lyrics for quiet nights and melodic hooks for sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Something About Airplanes?
Something About Airplanes has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bend to Squares Standout 4:33
- 2 President of What? 4:01
- 3 Champagne From a Paper Cup Standout 2:38
- 4 Your Bruise Standout 4:19
- 5 Pictures in an Exhibition 3:49
- 6 Sleep Spent 3:37
- 7 The Face That Launched 1000 Shits 3:41
- 8 Amputations 4:54
- 9 Fake Frowns 4:30
- 10 Line of Best Fit 7:16
Release Date
August 18, 1998
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
43 min 23 sec
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