I don’t know, maybe it’s the summer weather, but I’m kinda on a Death Cab kick right now… anyways…

Last night (after sadly being forced to forego a late night trip to Target to pick up Season 5 of Saved by the Bell), I was able to sit down and watch the new Death Cab for Cutie documentary, Drive Well, Sleep Carefully. The film itself was sort of stunning to look at (all thoughtfully shot on 16mm film), and along with band commentary, there were a bunch of live performances from various nights on the Transanlanticism tour (all of mostly newer material…).

The interviews were candid and funny, and overall I think it was 80+ minutes well spent. And more diehard Death Cab fans will no doubt love hearing the band talk openly about going from an awkward indie rock act touring in a cramped van to major label O.C. stars with their own shiny, big tour bus.

The DVD (directed by Justin Mitchell) will be released July 26th. More info (including purchasing info) can be found here.

It didn’t top my personal favorite rock band DVD, though. Against Me’s We’re Never Going Home is absolutely hilarious, even if you aren’t really into them. The best part is the infamous footage of the band locking Taking Back Sunday in their own dressing room! That made me laugh so hard I nearly pissed my pants.