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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0655173102824
Label: Barsuk
Manufacturer: Barsuk
MPN: 31028
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Barsuk
Release Date: October 22, 2002
Studio: Barsuk

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Disc 1:

1. President of What?
2. Champagne from a Paper Cup
3. Pictures in an Exhibition
4. Hindsight
5. That's Incentive
6. Amputations
7. Two Cars
8. Line of Best Fit
9. This Charming Man
10. TV Trays
11. New Candles
12. Tomorrow
13. Flustered/Hey Tomcat
14. State Street Residential
15. Wait
16. Prove My Hypotheses
17. Song for Kelly Huckaby
18. Army Corps of Architects

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Editorial Review:

Album Description:
Full Title - You Can Play These Songs With Chords. Album includes Out-Of-Print rarities and never-before released songs. 18 tracks. Barsuk Records. 2002.




Rating: - Well worth a listen, or two, or three
Most of the tracks on this offering are lo-fi and just full of washed-out, Pacific Northwest, dreary-day angst. This sound is distinctive from the brighter, fuller sound on their more recent releases. The last 10 tracks are bonus (compiled from various releases), including a Smiths cover, a glitzy-pop dance song, a sample-heavy track with a hint of hip hop rhythms, and a lovely closer.

I've come to regard this album as one of my favorites. It is an intensely honest, brazenly youthful, ... Read More

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Rating: - DCFC really does have something for everybody.
This album takes you on a ride just as the other dcfc albums do...you are mesmerised from track 1 until the end. my personal favorites are "president of what", "champagne from a paper cup", "pictures in an exhibition", and "amputations" (although i like the "something about airplanes" versions of these songs more). But, to speak of favorite songs with this band is irrelevant for most true fans because every song is enjoyable in one way or another. I haven't heard one that I don't like.

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Rating: - Recommended For Fans Only
This is a collection of Barsuk Record's DCFC rarities and unreleased songs. This contains some of their earliest work, before they developed their sophisticated style of indie rock. After having listened to all of their albums, this album is the "rawest". The layered production of their later work is gone, although the catchy hooks and energy of the band shines through. DCFC is one of the most unique and individual indie bands to emerge in years, and their influence of ska, and punk come through. ... Read More

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Rating: - DCFC's Best Album
I might get a lot of negative responses from this review, but in my opinion this is the best album Death Cab has produced. It is very complete, well thought out, and each song says something. I have been a Death Cab fan for a long time, and have every single album they have produced, listened to each one countless times, and this one strikes me as their best one. Maybe this doesnt get the appreciation it deserves because not every fan has this album. Give this cd a chance and listen to each song carefully, ... Read More

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Rating: - An Acquired Taste
I evidently didn't listen to the advice given here when I bought this CD as my first Death Cab for Cutie purchase. I agree, some songs are a bit odd at first (I thought some sounded like Beatles songs) but after a few listens I really like this album. Highlights are Predesident of What?, Champagne from a Paper Cup, Hindsight, and TV Trays.

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