"how i wish you could see the potential,...."

death cab for cutie (a band name that preclude's them from reaching a certain fanbase) has a new album arriving soon (Narrow Stairs, 5/13/08). The good folks over at Pitchfork Media have kindly posted all 8 minutes of their first single, I Will Possess Your Heart to hold us cabbies over for another month or so. It's worth checking out, (as the length suggests) you'll see it's not the typical DCFC song that some of us have become accustomed to. I will say it's equal parts beautiful, mellow, grooving, and intelligent. The opening 5 or so minutes of pure instrumental glory build and create and sense of urgency that keeps the listener waiting for something else equally as beautiful. Ben Gibbard's first line is so fitting after these moments, "how I wish you could see the potential, the potential of you and me", well thank you very much Mr. Gibbard if this first single is any inclination of the album, Yes! we have seen the potential. Well done, good show! (as the brits would say). Check it out if you want to, if not, then you're a square.
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/forkcast/49356-death-cab-for-cutie-i-will-possess-your-heart-stream

listening to right now: I Will Possess Your Heart by Death Cab For Cutie (go figure)

chula-mang.