Transatlanticismby Death Cab for Cutie

Transatlanticism, released on this day in 2003, is a concept album exploring a theme of long-distance romance. Transatlanticism was mainly recorded at the Hall of Justice, a studio in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood.

Transatlanticism, released in 2003, is a concept album exploring a theme of long-distance romance. Transatlanticism was mainly recorded at the Hall of Justice, a studio in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood.

Last night my husband and I saw Death Cab for Cutie and Postal Service in St Louis. We moved to St Louis (where we grew up) almost 1 year ago after 21 and 14 years respectively in Seattle so that our daughter could be closer to her grandparents. It continues to be one of the most bittersweet decisions we have had to make. It was a surprisingly emotional start to the show with Death Cab, as it reminded us of home (Seattle), and when they played Transatlanticism a wave of homesickness hit us both. I looked over, and saw, like me, my husband also had tears getting ready to spill over, so we just held hands and enjoyed the power of music which took us back home from the Midwest to the Pacific NW. If you have time, please play Transatlanticism for all those who are feeling like we need to be so much closer to home this morning. Thanks, Britt (of Nick, Britt, Coco & Pip)

So... who else saw Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service in Seattle last weekend? The bands are both celebrating 20 years of their albums Transatlanticism and Give Up. Transatlanticism, released in 2003, is a concept album exploring a theme of long-distance romance. Transatlanticism was mainly recorded at the Hall of Justice, a studio in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood.

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Celebrating 20 years of this album being in our hearts, Death Cab for Cutie (joined by The Postal Service) will be playing the entirety of Transatlanticism on October 6th and October 7th at Climate Pledge Arena. -- "Everything about this song gets to me. The lyrics are perfect, and very classically Ben Gibbard. The visual he paints of the feeling of distance between two people is so beautiful, and yet so full of desperation and agony. And musically it’s gorgeous, the way it builds into this huge cathartic ending is so moving...." Here's a tribute to this wonderful song: pickinguprocks.com -- Now, watch a live version: www.youtube.com

Celebrating 20 years of this album being in our hearts, Death Cab for Cutie (joined by The Postal Service) will be playing the entirety of Transatlanticism on October 6th and October 7th at Climate Pledge Arena. -- "Everything about this song gets to me. The lyrics are perfect, and very classically Ben Gibbard. The visual he paints of the feeling of distance between two people is so beautiful, and yet so full of desperation and agony. And musically it’s gorgeous, the way it builds into this huge cathartic ending is so moving...." Here's a tribute to this wonderful song: pickinguprocks.com -- Now, watch a live version: www.youtube.com