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Ben Gibbard

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Ben Gibbard at a symbolic crossroads, representing his evolution from melancholic indie rock lyrics to broader themes on the new Death Cab for Cutie album.
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Ben Gibbard breaks out of lyrical jail on new Death Cab album

After two decades defining indie rock melancholy, Ben Gibbard’s latest lyrics for Death Cab for Cutie feature a surprising track about climate change activism on 'The Great Escape,' released last Frid

Eleanor Voss·May 31, 2026