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About Line of Best Fit

The Line of Best Fit is an independent online magazine based in London, concentrating on new music. It publishes independent music reviews, features, interview, and media. Founded by Richard Thane in February 2007 and currently edited by Paul Bridgewater, the webzine's name derives from a song on Death Cab For Cutie's You Can Play These Songs with Chords. Reviews by the webzine have appeared in publications such as the BBC, Clash, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, The Independent and NME. The Line of Best Fit also publishes music premieres, exclusive live performances, podcasts, and playlists. The webzine has its own record label, Best Fit Recordings, and since 2015, has hosted its own annual music festival in London, the Five Day Forecast. 


Year:
1999
7:14
69 

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There things take my time and energy
Don't stand too close without apologies
Cutthroat, cut out candid glimpses and 
Wind me up, I'm ready
Can't escape this line of best fit
I remember being inside something more than you

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Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Chris Walla (guitar, production, keyboards), Nick Harmer (bass) and Jason McGerr (drums). Death Cab for Cutie's music has been labeled as indie rock, indie pop, emo, and alternative rock, and is noted for its use of unconventional instruments as well as Gibbard's unique lyrical style. The band has released seven studio albums, five EPs, and one demo to date. The group takes its name from a song by The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band featured in The Beatles' 1967 film, Magical Mystery Tour. more »

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Written by: BENJAMIN GIBBARD

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10 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Line of Best Fit" is an indie rock song by the American band, Death Cab for Cutie.
Album Information
The song is included in the debut album of the band titled "Something About Airplanes" released in 1998.
Song Length & Composition
With a length of 7 minutes and 16 seconds, it's the longest track on the album. The song is a notable blend of soft rock attributes with emotional lyrics.
Band Formation
The band got its name from a song performed by the British rock band, Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, featured in The Beatles' movie 'Magical Mystery Tour'.
Lead Vocalist
The song and the majority of the band's tracks are sung by Ben Gibbard who is the lead vocalist and also plays the guitar.
Lyrics and Tone
The lyrics of "Line of Best Fit" like the majority of their early songs revolve around themes of love, loss, and existential pondering.
Initial Reception
The album received moderate-to-positive reviews upon release, with "Line of Best Fit" often being highlighted for its raw emotion and nuanced instrumentation.
The Song Title
"Line of Best Fit" refers to a mathematical method used to show a possible relationship between two sets of data. This could allude to the introspective lyrics in the song which often times discusses difficulties in personal relationships.
Live Performances
Over the years, "Line of Best Fit" has been performed less frequently in the band's live sets, but is still considered a fan favourite from their earlier discography.
Early Success
Both the album "Something About Airplanes" and specifically "Line of Best Fit" can be seen as a foundation for Death Cab for Cutie's later success, as their emotionally-resonant and thoughtful songwriting began to resonate with a wider audience.

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