Such Great Heights

by Sub Pop Records

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Release Date:2003-01-21
Label:Sub Pop Records
UPC:098787060829
Binding:Audio CD
Published By:Sub Pop Records
ASIN:B00007L7ET
Category:Music

Tracks on Such Great Heights by Sub Pop Records

  1. Such Great Heights
  2. Theres Never Enough Time
  3. We Will Become Silhouettes
  4. Such Great Heights - Iron & Wine

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Album Description

This collaboration between Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie) and Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel, Figurine) 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 full-length that was due out in February, and includes one album track, 'Such Great Heights', an exclusive Postal Service track, 'There's Never Enough Time', and two covers of Postal Service songs, 'We Will Become Silhouettes' (performed by the Shins) & 'Such Great Heights' (performed by Iron & Wine). Both covers are exclusive to this release. Sub Pop. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Very cool - Reviewed on 2008-02-18
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I got this single for two reasons. First, I had a gift card that was expiring, so I started searching for a CD I could buy for under $7 including shipping. Second, I'd heard this song in many places and already liked it. So I decided to support the group and buy the single.

It shouldn't be a surprise, then, that I like the song. What was surprising to me, though, is that track 4 is the cover by Iron and Wine - which I'd heard on commercials and also liked, but didn't know who had performed. So the purchase turned out to have a bonus component.
Not Kaiser Permanente song - Reviewed on 2007-12-04
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Nice music, but not the same music as what is on the Kaiser Permanente commercial.
Out of the 3, the best... - Reviewed on 2006-12-23
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1 customer found this review helpful.

I have loved the Postal Service since the first time I heard them. It's too bad they are no longer together since the lead singer is now singing, last time I knew, with Deathcab for Cutie. Out of the 3 singles they have out, I thought this one was the best. Specifically I enjoyed The Shins version of "We Will Become Silhouettes" the most. Some of their other singles have a bad remix on them, but for the Postal Service fan, I'd recommend all 3 since they aren't that expensive plus each one does have the original song plus a remix, good or bad, and/or a cover from another band.
Amazing artists making amazing music. - Reviewed on 2006-09-01
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I bought this single for Iron & Wine's take on Such Great Heights and was not disappointed. All 4 of the songs, from the original to Samual Beam's amazing rendition of a classic Postal Service song, leave you wanting a whole new album from Gibbard and Tamborello. Where are you two?
Such Great Singles - Reviewed on 2005-11-13
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1 customer found this review helpful.

The Postal Service is one very unique band, and now, you can hear them from a different perspective. 2 originals and 2 more originals covered by Iron and Wine and the Shins. These songs are great, very exceptional.

Such Great Heights was a very poppy upbeat from their album "Give Up", and it's a great song. The drums are active, there is a lot of panning-involved riffs, and some good vocals.

There's Never Enough Time is a simple Electronica song. The simplicity is actually great in this song. Everything is real clear, and the "tss tss tah tss" drums sound awesome. I love the arrangement of this song, and the keyboard riff is soo good.

We Will Become Silhouettes by the Shins is a very nice song. Instead of busy keyboard riffs with saws and snare drums, there's a lot of realism acoustic guitars. They didn't make an exact replica measure for measure and they change some of the melodies (but keep the mood the same). Both the Postal Service's version and the Shins' version are good in their own ways.

Finally, Iron and Wine's cover of Such Great Heights. If you like acoustic guitar work, you'll apperciate this song. It's folky and a very different perspective on this song. Because of the slow tempo, the verses seem a little long, but that's the only flaw I see in this song.

Basically, if you like the Postal Service, this single will be worth it to you. It's only a few bucks to find out anyways.
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