Codes and Keys

by Death Cab for Cutie

Codes and Keys cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 31 May 2011
  • Label: Atlantic Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:25
  • Community rating: 3.32/5 from 10 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The band's seventh studio album is a notable stylistic departure, deliberately moving away from their signature guitar-driven sound. 'Codes and Keys' is a synth and keyboard-focused record, exploring a more electronic and atmospheric palette influenced by indietronica and post-punk revival. While still retaining Ben Gibbard's introspective and melancholic lyrics, it's a sonically adventurous album that polarized some fans but showcased the band's desire to evolve.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, male-vocalist, electronic, Synth-heavy, atmospheric

Tracklist

  1. Home Is a Fire (4:04)
  2. Codes and Keys (3:21)
  3. Some Boys (3:10)
  4. Doors Unlocked and Open (5:37)
  5. You Are a Tourist (4:46)
  6. Unobstructed Views (6:09)
  7. Monday Morning (4:18)
  8. Portable Television (2:52)
  9. Underneath the Sycamore (3:24)
  10. St. Peter's Cathedral (4:28)
  11. Stay Young, Go Dancing (2:50)
  12. Portable Television - Demo (2:55)
  13. Some Boys - Demo (3:25)

Credits

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