If ever a song could be classified as the epitome of indie, this would be it. It has been called the anthem for the indie generation by some (namely me), and it rightly deserves such a label.
This collaboration of Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie and Jimmy Tamborello from Dntel became popular after their first and so far only album Gave Up, in 2003. The most popular song from this album was Such Great Heights, a gentle indie pop song that managed to become an underground hit despite not even getting into the top 40 in many countries. The song managed to become one of the most popular songs of the year and even managed to appear on many critic’s ‘Top 10’ lists.
The song begins with an electronic rhythm that shifts into deeper electronics. A beat comes into the song before Ben Gibbard’s soulful voice comes in to balance the track. The lyrics are themselves soulful and beautiful and have a delightfully fragile charm to them. It’s such a beautiful song that has been inspirational to, and loved by thousands of people through it’s great charm.
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