Give Up by the Postal Service

The only real criticism I can make of this album is that it’s too short.

Give Up is an almost uniformly perfect record, atmospheric, cleverly written and flat-out gorgeous. “Such Great Heights” is certainly the album’s peak, but “The District Sleeps Alone Tonight,” “Sleeping In,” “Nothing Better,” “Recycled Air,” “Clark Gable,” “This Place is a Prison” and “Brand New Colony” make sure it’s not alone.

In an era when it’s a treat to find an album with even three good songs on a CD that justify its purpose, it’s a thrill to have back to back to back great songs.

The strongest possible recommendation for this album. Get it, now.

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1. Yep. No argument. Love this album and “Plans”. What great stuff… It’s like a portable soundtrack for the everyday…

   J

   Comment by John — April 28, 2006 @ 8:07

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