Stream a screamo/metalcore tribute to Death Cab’s ‘Transatlanticism’

Death Cab For Cutie‘s Transatlanticism turned 20 just over a year ago, and the band celebrated with a reissue and a joint 20th anniversary tour with related band The Postal Service’s Give Up. Now Death Cab are gearing up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Plans with dedicated full-album shows this year, and a handful of screamo, metalcore, and post-hardcore bands have come together for a heavy, chaotic tribute to Transatlanticism called Farther Than Ever Before.

The comp includes covers by The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir, Dreamwell, Hidden Mothers, Drought, Dying Whale, Funeral Homes, Like Father, and more, some of whom I’m already a fan of and some of whom I’m only first finding out about from this comp. If you’re in the same boat, I recommend listening to the whole thing, ’cause these are all genuinely cool reinventions of these classic songs and the comp’s got me excited to listen to more stuff by the new-to-me bands.

The comp is the first in a full-album covers compilation series that The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir just launched called Sensitivity Patterns, and each one will raise money for various causes. Stream the LP right here and read on for THGTC’s full statement…

SP001: Farther Than Ever Before – A Tribute to Transatlanticism by The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir

As artists, music comes as a source of joy, an outlet for stress, and a platform to speak on what is important in the world. When we are able to make a difference, it is something that can elate us and remind us of our importance as people living around other people, and use our platforms to contribute to this world around us. And while we do what we can, it is often easy to feel lost and wonder what we can do to help more, especially in times like these.

As situations in the world get consistently more dire for many different people, we are constantly looking for opportunities to help in whatever way we can. Sometimes, issues lie in various corners of the world (as we are currently seeing in Sudan, Palestine, Congo, Hawai’i, and many other places as they struggle against the heavy hand of imperialism). Other times, they live in our own backyard (the persecution of trans people, police violence against people of color, rampant homelessness, lack of addiction education and resources, and many more). We have personally been asking ourselves questions about if there is a way to make more of a tangible difference doing what we love to do.

This is the first release in a series we plan on doing called Sensitivity Patterns. Sensitivity Patterns is an ongoing project that seeks to unite our love of music and our passion for helping. We have set out to arrange full album cover compilations to fundraise for various causes. Covering full albums that are influential to us as individuals and impactful to culture beyond our DIY spheres with all proceeds from digital sales and limited physical releases going to charity.

Throughout the history of music, there are albums that stand out among the rest. Ones that are monolithic in their scope and their influence, and ones who seem to only age with grace as time passes since their release. One of these albums is without a doubt ‘Transatlanticism’ by Death Cab For Cutie and so that is where we begin.

Released in October of 2003, ‘Transatlanticism’ immediately had a hold on the music world and beyond. Songs that meander in the most thoughtful and esoteric manner, saccharine and somber vocal melodies, and meticulous details that create an immeasurable amount of atmosphere.

Coming together over the course of the last 13 months, the bands that have come together to create covers of such powerful and precious songs could not be any better. They have interpreted them all in ways that honor the originals but stay true to their artistic identities and create some really stunning versions of these songs.

We are eager to be working together to support the GLOBAL ACTION FOR TRANS EQUALITY and the PALESTINE CHILDREN’S RELIEF FUND. Two issues close to our hearts and ones that deserve as much attention and care as can be provided.

To get more info about each, please visit the following:
www.gate.ngo
www.pcrf.net

All proceeds from this release will be split down the middle and forwarded to the two organizations.

CDs and tapes are being manufactured based on demand, and the goal is for them to be shipped out around the release date of the full compilation at the end of March.

Tracklist
1. THGTC – The New Year 03:28
2. Dying Whale – Lightness 03:21
3. KOFIN – Title and Registration 03:38
4. Funeral Homes – Expo ’86 04:33
5. Like Father – The Sound of Settling 02:14
6. IWAN – Tiny Vessels 03:51
7. +CAREGIVER+ – Transatlanticism 07:18
8. Dreamwell – Passenger Seat 03:33
9. DROUGHT – Death of an Interior Decorator 02:47
10. Hidden Mothers – We Looked Like Giants 04:07
11. Fainting Dreams – A Lack of Color 05:40