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Death Cab for Cutie

Bellingham, Washington indie pop quartet Death Cab for Cutie began in 1997 as the solo project of singer/guitarist Ben Gibbard, who previously recorded under the name All-Time Quarterback. The underground success of the cassette "You Can Play These Songs' Chords" inspired Gibbard to recruit a full-time band, including guitarist/organist Christopher Walla (who recorded the early DCFC sessions as well), bassist Nick Harmer, and drummer Nathan Good.

In the summer of 1998, Death Cab for Cutie issued their debut LP "Something About Airplanes" to much acclaim from indie circles. Just prior to completion of the 2000 follow-up "We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes," Good left the group and was replaced by drummer Michael Schorr. In fall 2000, the band released the "Forbidden...
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