The John Byrd EP

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The John Byrd EP
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ReleasedMarch 1, 2005 (2005-03-01)
RecordedMay 4–21, 2004
Genre Indie rock
Length37:13
Label Barsuk
Death Cab for Cutie chronology
Studio X Sessions EP
(2004)
The John Byrd EP
(2005)
Plans
(2005)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Drowned in Sound (8/10) link
IGN (8.3/10) link
Pitchfork Media (6.5/10) link

The John Byrd EP by the band Death Cab for Cutie was recorded live during their spring 2004 North American tour. It is named after the sound engineer that worked with them during the tour. The album was the band's last release on the indie label Barsuk Records. It was only available in a limited number of record stores and through the record label's website. [1]

Track listing

All songs written by Ben Gibbard except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)NotesLength
1."We Laugh Indoors" Ben Gibbard, Christopher Walla, Nick Harmerrecorded at The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA on May 21, 20045:25
2."Why You'd Want to Live Here" recorded at The Showbox, Seattle, WA on May 8, 20045:03
3."Lightness" recorded at The Showbox, Seattle, WA on May 8, 20043:06
4."Photobooth" recorded at The Showbox, Seattle, WA on May 8, 20044:16
5."We Looked Like Giants"Gibbard, Walla, Harmer, Jason McGerr recorded at The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA on May 4, 20049:18
6."405" recorded at The Showbox, Seattle, WA on May 8, 20043:25
7."Blacking Out the Friction/Brand New Love"Gibbard, Lou Barlow recorded at The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA on May 21, 20047:20

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References

  1. Petrusich, Amanda (5 April 2005). "Albums: The John Byrd EP - Death Cab for Cutie" . Retrieved 8 February 2024.