You Can Play These Songs With Chords
by Death Cab for Cutie
  • Record Label: Barsuk
  • Release Date: Oct 22, 2002
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    50
    As you might expect, the overall quality of the songs isn't quite up to the standard of the best Death Cab for Cutie albums, but it comes close enough to entertain fans who aren't die-hard completists.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Most of Chords will appeal only to Death Cab for Cutie devotees.

Awards & Rankings

89
#89 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. moonman1994
    Dec 15, 2012
    6
    It's not that is a bad album it's just that it doesn't really sound like Death Cab for Cutie. Which is really interesting because there areIt's not that is a bad album it's just that it doesn't really sound like Death Cab for Cutie. Which is really interesting because there are some songs that all though different are good but if you're a die-hard Death Cab fan be ready to when you first hear this album to ask yourself if this is the same Death Cab for Cutie you've been listening to. Overall I enjoyed this album. It's good just not great and it's very different for sure!… Full Review »
  2. Jon
    Dec 11, 2005
    10
    Most bands don't have an album that shows a totally different side of them. This album is really good to drive to and especially to get Most bands don't have an album that shows a totally different side of them. This album is really good to drive to and especially to get drunk or high to. I recommend it to everyone.… Full Review »
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