Death Cab for Cutie "Plans"
ben gibbard is a genius. ever since "the postal service" came out, i knew this guy could write songs. i figured this new album would continue on where "transatlanticism" left off, but it didn't. plans is one part postal service to one part death cab to one part something like king crimson. this guy is THE classic singer-songwriter but he can also work with electronics. he is like a male bjork this album is a great chillin' record. it's not dance-y enough for the club, but great for the couch crowd. 4 out of 5 thumbs