Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You a Tower (June 5, 2026) Album • Page 2

Discussion in 'Music Forum' started by HeckYeahMatt, Mar 16, 2026.

  1. It felt like successor to Plans to me in a lot of way, where as Asphalt Meadows felt more like a new iteration of the band and their sound. Still good stuff, I just preferred some of the simplicity and poppiness of TYFT. That record married the mid-2000s version of the band with this, I think.
     
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  2. Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    Exactly why I love TYFT. Asphalt Meadows is really good, too, but the songs didn't stick in my brain the same way.
     
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  3. I like all their albums so sue me
     
  4. peoplearepoison

    It takes strength to be gentle and kind Supporter

    Didn’t know there was so much TYFT love. Feels like a C level version of the band to me. AM had real interesting pieces that felt so fresh to me.
     
  5. OotyPa

    fall away Supporter

    not big on TYFT. The Blue EP good. Asphalt Meadows was their best in a while. I know it's a cliche but I still miss pre-Narrow Stairs era.
     
  6. soggytime

    Trusted

    Loved Asphalt Meadows. Can't wait for this
     
  7. Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    I've consulted with the others and we are declining to press charges.
     
  8. I think Codes and Keys is my least favorite, but it's still pretty good. Kintsugi really made a leap in the past few years for me.
     
  9. ImAMetaphor

    one with the riverbed Prestigious

    least favorite is definitely kintsugi, but thank you for today is a pretty big snoozer. asphalt meadows was cool and i’ll never be upset about a new record from them
     
  10. Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    I've always really liked Kintsugi. I recall being puzzled about the lukewarm reception for that one.
     
  11. peoplearepoison

    It takes strength to be gentle and kind Supporter

    Gold rush is the worst death cab song
     
  12. Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    Also, my kingdom for a record that doesn't cost $10 or more to ship.
     
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  13. ImAMetaphor

    one with the riverbed Prestigious

    the first half of kintsugi is really great and has no room in frame which is top 25 death cab. the second half does not do it for me.
     
  14. peoplearepoison Mar 16, 2026
    (Last edited: Mar 16, 2026)
    peoplearepoison

    It takes strength to be gentle and kind Supporter

    Fine I’ll do it

    Albums

    Trans
    Plans
    Photo Album
    We Have The Facts…
    Narrow Stairs
    Asphalt Meadows
    Kintsugi
    You Can Play…
    Codes and Keys
    Something About Airplanes
    Thank you For Today

    Tracks

    We Laugh Indoors
    Title And Registration
    Marching Bands of Manhattan
    The New Year
    Trasatlanticism
    Soul Meets Body
    Brothers On A Hotel Bed
    Lightness
    A Lack of Color
    Photobooth
     
  15. soggytime

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    Narrow Stairs
    Transatlanticism
    Plans
    The Photo Album
    We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes
    Asphalt Meadows
    Something About Airplanes
    Codes and Keys
    Thank You For Today
    Kintsugi
     
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  16. SpyKi

    You must fix your heart Supporter

    Transatlanticism
    Plans
    Narrow Stairs
    We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes
    The Photo Album
    Kintsugi
    Thank You For Today
    Codes and Keys
    Asphalt Meadows
    Something About Airplanes

    Not sure how I feel about the new song yet.
     
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  17. Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    Transatlanticism
    Plans
    Narrow Stairs
    The Photo Album
    Thank You for Today
    Asphalt Meadows
    Kintsugi
    We Have the Facts
    Codes & Keys
    Something About Airplanes
     
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  18. Elder Lightning

    With metal in my bones and punk in my heart Supporter

    Transatlanticism
    Narrow Stairs
    Plans
    The Photo Album
    We Have the Facts . . .
    Kintsugi
    Thank You For Today
    Asphalt Meadows
    Codes and Keys
    Something About Airplanes

    I almost never go back to those last 2, they're not terrible they just don't really draw me in. The first four are all fantastic and the next 4 are all very good as well.
     
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  19. Jim

    Trusted Supporter

    Trans
    Facts
    Plans
    Photo album
    NS
    AM
    Airplanes
    TYFT
    Codes
    Kintsugi
     
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  20. OotyPa

    fall away Supporter

    Plans
    The Photo Album
    We Have the Facts
    Transatlanticism
    Something About Airplanes
    Narrow Stairs

    Asphalt Meadows
    The Blue EP
    Codes and Keys

    Kintsugi
    Thank You for Today
     
  21. irthesteve

    formerly irthesteve Supporter

    might be time for another discography run.....
     
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  22. Dog Fish

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    welcome to my life since 2003
     
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  23. Lucas27

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    Transatlanticism
    We Have the Facts
    Narrow Stairs
    Thank You For Today
    Plans
    Asphalt Meadows
    Photo Album
    Something About Airplanes
    Kintsugi
    Codes & Keys

    Count me as one of those who loves TYFT. It's not their most dynamic record by any stretch, but there's no filler for me. Heck, I even like Gold Rush.
     
  24. Nyquist

    I must now go to the source Supporter

    I had no idea this was coming until I saw this post. The thematic description caught my attention.

     
  25. haven't liked an album of theirs since narrow stairs but ill check this one out