Barsuk is pleased to release Death Cab for Cutie's RIAA Platinum-certified album Transatlanticism in a limited-edition pressing exclusively for Europe on clear vinyl.
Transatlanticism is the fourth studio album by rock band Death Cab for Cutie, released in October 2003. At this point in their career, the group had toured and recorded for nearly a half-decade. With tensions rising, the band decided to take time away from one another; notably, Ben Gibbard collaborated with electronic musician Dntel, and released an album, Give Up, under the name the Postal Service. Death Cab regrouped in late 2002 to create Transatlanticism, which was recorded in a leisurely manner over five-day stretches until June 2003.
The record is a concept album, exploring a theme of long-distance romance. Gibbard penned the lyrics, which are somber and focus on the need to be loved. Musically, the album utilizes ambience and instrumental sparseness as an extension of this theme. The album's title, likewise, references the Atlantic Ocean and uses it as a metaphor for geographic and emotional separation. Chris Walla, the band's guitarist, produced the album as he had for its predecessors. The album's artwork was created by artist Adde Russell.
Gatefold jacket contains full-size 12-page artwork booklet, and download code includes full album plus original album demos.
Released: July 2024
Cat: LPBARK32EU
Label: Barsuk Records
