The Postal Service
Named for the way they traded sounds and ideas, the Postal Service is an electronica-meets-indie rock supergroup featuring Jimmy Tamborello (of Dntel and Figurine), and Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard; Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis, and former Tattle Tale and solo artist Jen Wood provide backing vocals. Tamborello and Gibbard first worked together on the title track of Dntel's This Is the Dream of Evan and Chan EP; from there, the duo continued to collaborate via mail, with Tamborello sending electronic pieces and Gibbard addi...[more]
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All 10 tracks are exercises in smooth beauty, with Gibbard's inviting voice perfectly complementing Tamborello's unique and charming programming, and guest vocals from Jen Wood and Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis adding a gentle layer of sweetness to many of the songs. Though it's tempting to call it an "'80s-sounding" record because of its keyboard-driven pop sensibilities, there's nothing retro about "Give Up," save for a few sounds here and there and "Nothing Better," a duet with Wood inspired by The Human Leag [ read more ]
CD $13.99
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VINYL FORMAT. It's been nearly two years since the monumentally successful Give Up CD came out. Now comes the vinyl edition, containing a bonus six track EP with the b-sides of both commercially available Postal Service CD singles. Also includes covers by The Shins and Iron & Wine as well as the remixes from "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight" single.All 10 tracks are exercises in smooth beauty, with Gibbard's inviting voice perfectly complementing Tamborello's unique and charming programming [ read more ]
2xLP $15.99
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This collaboration between Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel) combines Ben's sweet-as-pie vocals and Jimmy's soaring electro-pop soundscapes, making for sublime listening. This specially priced single is a teaser for the upcoming full-length, and includes one album track, an exclusive Postal Service track, and two covers of Postal Service songs (performed by Sam Beam of Iron and Wine, and James Mercer of The Shins). Both covers are exclusive to this release.
CDep $4.00
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A remix CD EP from The Postal Service. Tracks are: 1. The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (album version) 2. The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (remix by DJ Downfall) 3. Such Great Heights (remix by John Tejada) 4. Suddenly Everything Has Changed (Flaming Lips cover)
CDep $6.99
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VINYL FORMAT. Just in time to kick off year three of The Postal Service phenomenon, Sub Pop delivers this single from the Give Up album. Since its release in February 2003, Give Up has scanned over 425,000 and is heading for gold. This release also contains a new song as well as exclusive remixes by Styrofoam and Matthew Dear.
12" $5.52
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Just in time to kick off year three of The Postal Service phenomenon, Sub Pop delivers this single from the Give Up album. Since its release in February 2003, Give Up has scanned over 425,000 and is heading for gold. This release also contains a new song as well as exclusive remixes by Styrofoam and Matthew Dear.
CDep $4.00
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Iron and Wine Woman King, The Mars Volta Frances the Mute , Arcade Fire Funeral
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This is a light blue, size medium Postal Service shirt featuring a white and pink design of a boy and his dropped ice cream cone. Poor little guy!
Medium Shirt $19.99
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This is a light blue, size small Postal Service shirt featuring a white and pink design of a boy and his dropped ice cream cone. Poor little guy!
Small Shirt $19.99
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All 10 tracks are exercises in smooth beauty, with Gibbard's inviting voice perfectly complementing Tamborello's unique and charming programming, and guest vocals from Jen Wood and Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis adding a gentle layer of sweetness to many of the songs. Though it's tempting to call it an ''80s-sounding' record because of its keyboard-driven pop sensibilities, there's nothing retro about 'Give Up,' save for a few sounds here and there and 'Nothing Better,' a duet with Wood inspired by The Human Leag [ read more ]
MP3 $8.99
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This collaboration between Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel) combines Ben's sweet-as-pie vocals and Jimmy's soaring electro-pop soundscapes, making for sublime listening. This specially priced single is a teaser for the upcoming full-length, and includes one album track, an exclusive Postal Service track, and two covers of Postal Service songs (performed by Sam Beam of Iron and Wine, and James Mercer of The Shins). Both covers are exclusive to this release.
MP3 $3.60
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A remix CD EP from The Postal Service. Tracks are: 1. The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (album version) 2. The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (remix by DJ Downfall) 3. Such Great Heights (remix by John Tejada) 4. Suddenly Everything Has Changed (Flaming Lips cover)
MP3 $3.60
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Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. Absolutely Freak Out (Zap Your Mind!), Spiritualized Amazing Grace, Qui Baby Kisses
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Just in time to kick off year three of The Postal Service phenomenon, Sub Pop delivers this single from the Give Up album. Since its release in February 2003, Give Up has scanned over 425,000 and is heading for gold. This release also contains a new song as well as exclusive remixes by Styrofoam and Matthew Dear.
MP3 $3.60
Other people also bought:
Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. Absolutely Freak Out (Zap Your Mind!), Spiritualized Amazing Grace, Qui Baby Kisses