The Oct. 13 Death Cab for Cutie concert at the Fox Theatre felt like an evening with an altogether different band. In contrast with mellow performances of the past, the show was characterized by movement, energy and excitement, a result of the new sound of their latest release, “Narrow Stairs.”

Long days… warm weather… being in, on and around large bodies of water…no school…not to mention Shark Week. We associate all of these pleasures with the summer season, arguably the most romanticized season of the year. It is a well-known fact that all seasons, particularly summers, have a soundtrack, and this year’s was no exception: It saw many high and low profile releases.