Give Up by Postal Service (The) (CD, Feb-2003, Sub Pop Records USA)

Give Up, Postal Service's 2003 release, is the quintessential example of two creative musicians with distinct styles collaborating to make a phenomenal album. From "Such Great Heights" soothing melody, now well known for being used in marketing campaigns across the country, to "Clark Gable" quick tempo, there is something for anyone.

One of the most interesting things about Postal Service isn't even their music; it's where their name is derived from. Ben Gibbard, lead singer of The OC's favorite band Death Cab for Cutie, and Dntel's Jimmy Tamborello, collaborated to make the album by shipping beats and vocals via mail. If you haven't guessed it yet, their primary source was The United States Postal Service - hence the name.

So if you don't have the album, go get it now!!! The electronic beats, smooth rythms and indie style make this the perfect album to listen to on a lazy afternoon.

If you like this album, I'd also recommend checking out the following:

Transatlanticism ~ Death Cab for Cutie
Plans - Death Cab for Cutie
Garden State Soundtrack

I'm so happy Ben Gibbord took on this amazing side project from Death Cab For Cutie, it's outstanding!

I love the postal service 'cause it's an awesome group of music to listen to when you want to chill or something since it's very melodic and it has lots of instrumentals~
I decided to buy it 'cause I wanted to own the latest album and eBay offered great prices that were really hard to resist =P

I already owned all the music but not the CD, so I bought it!! That's how good/GREAT this CD IS!!!!!

I already owned a copy of this cd but wanted very badly for a friend of mine who lives far away to have it. It was much easier for me to order it and have it shipped to him than try to do it all myself. I love the cd and now he does too! He had never heard of the Postal Service when I told him I was mailing him the cd. Now he listens to it everyday. He really loves it alot. It's nice to spread good music to people you care about.

I had burned a few songs but liked it so much that I decided that I wanted the whole album. Very different but very talented music.

The product came as expected. Shipping was fast. I am 100% satisfied with this purchase. :) Thanks a lot!

If you like Death Cab For Cutie you will love The Postal Service. Ben Gibbard the front man for both bands delivers the same melancholy tone with a great techno curve. I love it, it is perfect for workin out or just chillin.

Awesome; if your into a mix of melo-techno-rock this Album is for you. I personally like a few but it may take time for the style to grow on me.

i truly love this album, my fav. from postal service, and one of my fav. overall... helps u relax after a crap day.

PERFECT !!! I heard it 3 times in one day and I'm still and always charmed by that!! I Love it !!!! I advice you to by it! ;)

I love this CD because it is one of my favorite bands ever. And it was really inexpensive. And it is just amazing. Like, wow. OMG. I love it. I am 12 years old and I love this cd. it is really a mellow cd. and it is really helpful for when you are stressed or when you are angry.

I really wanted the album cheap but actually wanted the disc so i didn't want to get it on iTunes - a great choice might i say.