Album: Plans by Death Cab for Cutie (2005)
Genre: Indie | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Atlantic
Format: Album

Description: Plans is the fifth studio album by Death Cab for Cutie, released on August 30, 2005. Drummer Jason McGerr noted the continuity between this album and their previous one, stating "if Transatlanticism was an inhale, Plans is the exhale." In 2006, a DVD was released titled Directions, an anthology of 11 short films all inspired by tracks of Plans.

The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and was certified as a platinum album on February 28, 2008. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album at the 48th Grammy Awards, held February 8, 2006. The following year, they were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "I Will Follow You into the Dark".

Artist Background: Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Chris Walla (guitar, production, keyboards), Nick Harmer (bass) and Jason McGerr (drums). Death Cab for Cutie's music has been labeled as indie rock, indie pop, emo, and alternative rock, and is noted for its use of unconventional instruments as well as Gibbard's unique lyrical style. The band has released seven studio albums, five EPs, a... Part of the Bellingham, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Bellingham, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Indie, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album, Atlantic

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Plans is the fifth studio album by Death Cab for Cutie, released on August 30, 2005. Drummer Jason McGerr noted the continuity between this album and their previous one, stating "if Transatlanticism was an inhale, Plans is the exhale." In 2006, a DVD was released titled Directions, an anthology of 11 short films all inspired by tracks of Plans.

The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and was certified as a platinum album on February 28, 2008. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album at the 48th Grammy Awards, held February 8, 2006. The following year, they were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "I Will Follow You into the Dark".

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