The Open Door EP explained

The Open Door EP
Type:EP
Artist:Death Cab for Cutie
Cover:Open Door EP.jpg
Genre:Alternative rock
Producer:Chris Walla
Prev Title:Narrow Stairs
Prev Year:2008
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Next Year:2011

The Open Door EP is an extended play by band Death Cab for Cutie, comprising songs recorded during the Narrow Stairs sessions and a demo version of the track "Talking Bird" from the album.[1]

Regarding the release, Ben Gibbard states:

Were all written with the songs from Narrow Stairs during, I guess, what would be the end of 2006 into 2007, as we were moving towards recording the album. All these songs, with the exception of "Little Bribes," were recorded during the sessions for Narrow Stairs.[2]

The album was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards.[3]

Track listing

All songs written by Ben Gibbard except where noted.

Release history

The EP was initially released digitally on March 31, 2009, followed by a physical CD release on April 7, 2009 at live performances and a retail release on April 14, 2009.[4] It has peaked at #30 on the Billboard 200.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.noisepress.com/2009/03/death-cab-opens-door.html "Death Cab Opens the Door"
  2. Web site: Hilleary . Mike . Death Cab for Cutie Interview | Under The Radar . Undertheradarmag.com . 2012-03-04.
  3. http://www.grammy.com/grammy_awards/52nd_show/list.aspx Grammy Nominations list
  4. Web site: Local Time 07:48:45 Weather and time is for Seattle, WA. . Death Cab for Cutie :: News :: 'The Open Door EP' . Oldsite.deathcabforcutie.com . 2012-03-04.