Death Cab For Cutie Earns RIAA Platinum for "Transatlanticism"

The Seattle-based indie rock group Death Cab For Cutie has received a major honor for their fourth studio album, TransatlanticismRecording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifikoval album Platinum 19. novembra 2025, čo znamená, že v Spojených štátoch sa predalo a streamovalo 1 000 000 kusov.Vydané 6. októbra 2003 prostredníctvom Barsuk Records, album zostal dotykovým kameňom pre alternatívny žáner a obľúbeným fanúšikom viac ako dve desaťročia.

Transatlanticism Bol to kľúčový moment v kariére Death Cab For Cutie, ktorý upevnil ich miesto ako definitívnu indie kapelu 2000s. Album bol prvým albumom skupiny, ktorý vstúpil na Billboard 200 chart, kde dosiahol číslo 97, a predstavil bubeníka Jason McGerr do line-up. The O.C. Tematicky album, a najmä jeho rozsiahla titulná skladba, skúma emocionálnu a fyzickú vzdialenosť vzťahu na dlhé vzdialenosti, pričom frontman Benjamin Gibbard kronizuje bolesť odlúčenia od milovanej osoby oceánom.

Formed in Bellingham, Washington, Death Cab For Cutie began in 1997 as a solo project for singer-songwriter Ben Gibbard. After his debut cassette, You Can Play These Songs with Chords, gained local traction, he formed a full band that included producer and guitarist Chris Walla. Known for Gibbard's wistful vocals and sensitive, melodic songwriting, the group built a loyal following before breaking into the mainstream. The success of Transatlanticism led to a major-label deal, followed by the even more successful album Plans in 2005 and the chart-topping Narrow Stairs in 2008. The band maintains a strong presence today, with over 1.6 million followers and more than 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and 308,000 YouTube subscribers.