The Blue EP

by Death Cab for Cutie

The Blue EP cover art
  • Type: EP
  • Released: 6 September 2019
  • Label: Atlantic Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 20:53
  • Community rating: 2.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released between studio albums, 'The Blue EP' showcases the band exploring a more atmospheric and varied sonic palette. The five tracks range from the shimmering, dream-pop textures of 'Blue Bloods' to the driving, post-punk indebted 'To The Ground'. It's a melancholic and introspective collection that highlights the band's continued willingness to evolve their sound.

Genres

Descriptors: male-vocalist, rhythmic, atmospheric, melodic

Tracklist

  1. To the Ground (5:15)
  2. Kids in '99 (3:13)
  3. Man in Blue (3:02)
  4. Before the Bombs (3:41)
  5. Blue Bloods (5:40)

Credits

  • Kate Gibb - artwork [silkscreen]
  • Ben Gibbard - performer [death cab for cutie is], words by, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, voice, written-by, electric guitar, voice
  • Dave Depper - performer [death cab for cutie is], drone, electric guitar [electric guitars], written-by, electric guitar, piano, drone, electric guitar, electric piano [wurlitzer]
  • Jason McGerr - performer [death cab for cutie is], drums, percussion
  • Nicholas Harmer - performer [death cab for cutie is], bass guitar

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