Ok. So I know this is a site dedicated to those who were reared (ewww) during the Nintendo era. However, I have to take time to review the latest, dare I say, opus, Narrow Stairs by Death Cab For Cutie. I admit, I wasn't raised on DCFC and had never even heard of them until recently. On my way home from my straight 8 (ref. 8 hr. work day for those who don't get it), I decided to stray from my usual serving of The Howard Stern Show in favor of something a little more palatable. During my humble journey through the land of Sirius Satelite Radio I stumbled across an awe inspiring and gratifying meal. Something that was inspiring, intimate, and visually drawn in a way that music hasn't animated itself in a while. That serving was Summer Skin by a DCFC. The way they drew me in and made me envision the scenario painted immediately made me take note of this unknown band. I decided to keep trecking. So I Googled DCFC to see if the rest of the music they made lived up to the expectation that I now had. And for the most part it did. Enough to make me take time out to listen to Narrow Stairs.
Starting off brilliantly with the drum and bass inspired Bixby Canyon Bridge the album immediately unfolds itself into a mostly up-tempo effort. Standout songs like I Will Possess Your Heart , Talking Bird, and Twin Sized Bed showcase the group's poetic leanings. With 11 good to great songs to digest it's hard not to leave the table that is Narrow Stairs unsatisfied. In fact, the shortness of the album keeps you hungry for more. Soulful, passionate, and beautifully arranged, DCFC have created something that will have listeners full yet starving for more. Do yourself a favor and get this album!!
On my Genesis scale of 7 Days: This album rates 6.0 Days out of 7. Damn near completed creation.
** Honorable Mention: The Roots: Rising Down 6.5 Days out of 7
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