Its wonderful that both times i’ve been to see Death Cab they have put such emphasis on coming from Seattle. Slogan: “We are Death Cab for Cutie from Seattle” …a town that is famed for its rain and that terrible film starring Tom Hanks. I think this topographical origin influenced the band’s first performance that I saw at the Astoria. The band seemed a bit shy and overwhelmed but far from effect their performance, this added to the band’s onstage personality.

This time they rocked the house! Maybe it was the Brixton atmosphere, but they rocked the 13 year old girls, the 40 year-so mums and our 20-so’s cotton socks off. Mr Gibbard, with his voice that sits on the corner of your mind, was on top form, jumping up and down to every song. The little guitarist, Nick Harmer, was also rocking with his bass like a drinking bird.

One thing.
The drum duet was the highlight of the set. Ben and the drummer, Michael Schorr, did a lovely jam to ____________ (to fill in the name later). Interesting how I keep seeing these talented singers who can also drum.

Death Cab is a very accomplished band. Their lyrics are crafted and full of visual imagery, and their music is anti-decorative, bringing the visual lyrics into the audial world.

Go see! It’ll rock!