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Audio CD (February 19, 2002)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: EP
Label: Barsuk
ASIN: B0000636C5
Average Customer Review: 16 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #235,917 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
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Alecazam

Good songs, but get the digital MP3s to get your money's worth

November 3, 2013

Format: Audio CDVerified Purchase

I got this to complete my Death Cab collection, but I think it would be better to get the digital copies on iTunes or wherever else. It's not worth it to buy 3 songs at a full-length CD's price.
But I liked the songs, and usually Death Cab's EPs give you a better idea of their raw sound than their main studio LPs

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Davewise

For completists only

December 24, 2009

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This EP is overpriced for the 3 songs on it. "20th Century Towers" is a slow song with a meandering sound which doesn't get very interesting. The Bjork cover, "All Is Full Of Love", is the one really good song here. I haven't heard the original so I can't compare the two versions; this version has a nice drumbeat in the background with guitarwork and vocals that build up to a crescendo. The song "Stability" is a much longer and slightly quieter version of "Stable Song" which was included later on the album "Plans". The lyrics and music are the same although the style and length vary greatly. Personally I prefer "Stable Song", which is just short of 4 minutes; "Stability" is over 12 minutes. The lyrics are repeated a second time in a dreamy style and after the vocal portion is done the repeated guitar chord with a simple drumbeat goes on for almost 5 minutes with occasional guitar distortion. Is it a nice guitar chord? Yes, but the lengthy repetition can get boring; although I guess it could be good if you're looking for background music to mellow out to. For the most part this EP is only good for those wanting to complete their Death Cab for Cutie collection; otherwise, they have many albums and EPs which are far better than this one.

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Michael

Five Stars

May 30, 2015

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Need this for my collection!

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darf

Nice

November 20, 2015

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Very nice

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michael davidson

their last two albums have been depressing crap, do not have any fire arms close by ...

June 23, 2015

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will most likly use this cd as a bird deflector in our garden, awful music, a waist of $9.00 bucks, if I could I would put down no stars, their last two albums have been depressing crap, do not have any fire arms close by when listening to this as you will shoot your player.

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Frances Lee

Has an atmosphere of its own

June 9, 2003

Format: Audio CD

I bought this cd after I had listened to and/or bought all of Death Cab for Cutie's full-length releases. I was a little tentative after reading some lukewarm and even bored customer reviews of it, and after listening, I can see why they feel that way. But, for the rest of you patient fans, this is a pretty good EP. I wondered why it cost so much for a 3-track cd (even some singles have more songs than that) and I found the answer in the 12 minute-long "Stability." The songs:
1. "20th Century Towers": Ultimate slo-core! This reminds me of "State Street Residential" for some reason, but it doesn't drag a bit. DCFC's slow songs are always my favorite, because there's beauty in the simple arrangements. Ben's lyrics are always so fitting and oddly moving, as is his fragile voice. The guitar lines are wonderful- they are melodic, but not in the least sugary. The chorus outburst "all around!" was pretty sneaky, though, haha.
2. "All is Full of Love": The DRUMS!! I'm not a fan of Bjork and I haven't heard any of her songs (including the original) but I found this song pleasantly mystic. The mood is a little different from anything DCFC would do and there's a majestic build-up. I like how Ben and the other band member exchange lines. The best part is at the climax, when the everyone drops out but Ben. His voice is so convicting! Might I mention, you'll be singing the line "all is full of love" in your sleep.
3. "Stability": At first, I wasn't too impressed. However, I found the wonder in this song after a few listens. The chorus reminds me a lot of "Prove My Hypothesis." But after, maybe 7 minutes, it just trails off and gently nudges my interest away..
So, buy this if you like pensive, indie, Low-type music. Really buy this if you like Death Cab For Cutie's "We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes." Buy this next if you need to complete your DCFC collection. Buy this with your last [$]. Don't buy this if you only like radio-friendly music.

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Jason Panella

Excellent EP focuses on limited-release songs

January 5, 2003

Format: Audio CD

Let me start off by saying that some folks gripe about this EP dragging on, especially the closing title track. I don't think this is the case, but I'll get to that in a moment.
The Stability EP gathers the three tracks that only appeared on the initial pressing (and Japanese release) of their record The Photo Album, providing an easier way for folks to get ahold of these tracks. Yeah, there are only three tracks here, but the playing time of the EP clocks in around three minutes.
Music-wise, the album seems to focus around the slower (make that slowest) aspects of the band, hinted at on The Photo Album. Sure, Death Cab's sophomore album, We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes, definitely takes its time as a whole, but this is different in such a way I can't really put a finger on it.
The EP opens up with "20th Century Towers," which barely crawls along at any pace whatsoever. This isn't bad, either. The left/right channel guitar interplay between Ben Gibbard and Chris Walla, especially at the end of the song, is quite captivating, as is the sole instance the entire band chimes in for an a capella line. For any DCFC fan who is used to the faster, fuzzier tracks of days past, this is a shocking and somewhat pleasant experience.
Next up is a cover of Björk's "All is Full of Love." The band does the song justice, though not much is changed. This tracks is the most propulsive on the EP, mostly in part to recently-departed drummer Michael Schorr's flurriful drum beat (using toms and brushes to a great effect).
The final song, "Stability," seems to be the track that irks most reviewers off. This tune is close to 12 minutes, with over half of it focused on the same melody played over and over and over. This might be off-putting at first, but the song eventually gets itself burrowed into your skull until it won't leave. After Gibbard's 30-some second piano intro, the track plods along with vocals (backing vox thanks to labelmate John Vanderslice, who adds some nice Juno synth to the track too). The song eventually coasts to a sadly beautiful guitar line that continues for...well...quite some time.
Basically, these are three great songs that might take some getting used to. If you don't enjoy anything that isn't "peppy," then steer clear of this EP. Anyone else will probably be rewarded with a collection of songs that serve as a great counterpoint to Death Cab's faster material.

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a must own for DEATH CAB fans

I love the Bjork cover! While the CD is a bit pricy, the Mp3 Download is wonderfully priced. Get it!

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Michael C.

People don't like this?!

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IRate

Some of their smoothest dabbling

Slow-burning tribute from Deathcab produces surprisingly tender results, broken up nicely by the up-tempo Bjork cover, also done nicely.Read more

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Christopher A. Roberts

Only for the die hard fan

This EP is very curious in that most of the trademarks of Death Cab's sound are nowhere to be found.Read more

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matmos

yuck

Sounds like every other I'm such a sensitive sad male garbage that is flooding corporate radio stations. Boo hoo.Read more

Published on October 4, 2005

Paul H.

Gorgeous EP

The Stability EP is perhaps the most controversial release in the Death Cab catalog. Although it came out around the time of The Photo Album (appearing in original pressings), it...Read more

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