| "The Ghosts of Beverly Drive" | ||||
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| Single by Death Cab for Cutie | ||||
| from the album Kintsugi | ||||
| Released | March 9, 2015 | |||
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| Length | 4:04 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ben Gibbard | |||
| Producer(s) | Rich Costey | |||
| Death Cab for Cutie singles chronology | ||||
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"The Ghosts of Beverly Drive" is a song by American rock band Death Cab for Cutie. It is the second single from their eighth studio album Kintsugi. The driving, uptempo track explores themes of loss in the aftermath of heartbreak. Frontman Ben Gibbard wrote the song after his divorce from actress Zooey Deschanel, and the lyrics of the song directly reference Beverly Hills and what he viewed as its vapid celebrity culture.
Music critics complimented the tune for its hooks and spirit, and "The Ghosts of Beverly Drive" was a radio hit in the United States, reaching the top five on Billboard's rock and alternative rankings. It has been a staple of the band's live performances since its release.
- ^ "Death Cab for Cutie - The Ghosts of Beverly Drive Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. March 10, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
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