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The Decemberists
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Portland, United States (2001 – present)
The Decemberists are a five-piece folk rock band from Portland, Oregon, fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy. Their debut EP, 5 Songs, was self-released in 2001. Their fourth full-length album, The Crane Wife, was released on 3 October 2006 by Capitol Records, and is their first appearance on a major label. The band’s current lineup is Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, hammered dulcimer), Jenny Conlee (keyboards, accordion, organ, vocals), Nate Query (bass) and John Moen (drums, vocals).
Named both in reference to the Russian Decembrist Revolt (they use the national anthem of the Soviet Union as an introduction at many concerts) and to the atmosphere associated with the month of December, the Decemberists write songs that range from upbeat pop to instrumentally lush ballads. They often employ instruments like the accordion, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer organ, and upright bass. In their lyrics, they eschew the angst and introspection common to modern rock, instead favoring a storytelling approach, as evidenced in songs such as “My Mother Was a Chinese Trapeze Artist” from the 5 Songs EP and “The Mariner’s Revenge Song” on Picaresque. Their songs convey tales ranging from whimsical (“Here I Dreamt I Was an Architect”) to epic (“The Tain”) to truly dark (“Odalisque”). They often invoke historical events and themes from around the world. Early in their career, The Decemberists’ musical and lyrical aesthetics frequently prompted critics to compare them to Neutral Milk Hotel.
Named both in reference to the Russian Decembrist Revolt (they use the national anthem of the Soviet Union as an introduction at many concerts) and to the atmosphere associated with the month of December, the Decemberists write songs that range from upbeat pop to instrumentally lush ballads. They often employ instruments like the accordion, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer organ, and upright bass. In their lyrics, they eschew the angst and introspection common to modern rock, instead favoring a storytelling approach, as evidenced in songs such as “My Mother Was a Chinese Trapeze Artist” from the 5 Songs EP and “The Mariner’s Revenge Song” on Picaresque. Their songs convey tales ranging from whimsical (“Here I Dreamt I Was an Architect”) to epic (“The Tain”) to truly dark (“Odalisque”). They often invoke historical events and themes from around the world. Early in their career, The Decemberists’ musical and lyrical aesthetics frequently prompted critics to compare them to Neutral Milk Hotel.
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Shoutbox
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oreocookie13 wrote:
I don't care if love has tons of hazards, just give me the cd!!
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osiris45 wrote:
man march is so far off. why cant they just release it now ??? :P
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Jorge_XIII wrote:
i can't wait :¬)
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Snorglorf wrote:
If you guys like the Decemberists (or anything with voices, acoustic guitars and other instrumentalism), you may enjoy my music. I'd be extremely happy if you'd check it out for me, and I've got 3 tracks available for free streaming + download. http://www.last.fm/music/Kenny+Francis
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poo_sims wrote:
Does the Decemberists head to Oz-tralia?
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TomH86 wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/low+-+fye
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Incubo1986 wrote:
please join We Love American Bands
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KingSteven16 wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/People+that+dont+go+to+subscribers+pages
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swan_queen wrote:
somebody clever told me 'bout them. they're reallyreally good.
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dmac08 wrote:
Hazards of Love. i can't wait!
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the_endcomplete wrote:
if you like the decemberists, you might like this group: http://www.last.fm/group/feel+good+indie.
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nekulor wrote:
Just wanted to say that you all are possibly the best indie band around. I can't wait for the new album in March and I certainly hope to see you in the DC area again soon. I missed you all the last few times for one reason or another. By the by, it would be awesome if you played University of Maryland again...since I wasn't a student there the last time. You have quite a following on campus.
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Dantheman131 wrote:
Record Year <3<3<3<3
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psychoalgie wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/All+group+charts+are+the+same+except+this+group%27s
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halfjack08 wrote:
Ah....the things that remind you of high school....which was only ::cough:: 3 ::cough:: years ago, but who's counting, right? Anyway, my friend Chase showed me these interesting fellows by playing "Billy Liar" in his car. Right away I was hooked, and I've never been the same! Huzzah!!
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missionair wrote:
the mariner's revenge song was the first track I heard [2]
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madman678 wrote:
the mariner's revenge song was the first track I heard and I just listened to it incessantly for the longest time what a mistake that was! i'm just now getting into the rest of their Sw8 TraX
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cisco_bg wrote:
just discovered this band
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xMuffinMuffinx wrote:
Good, just in time for my birthday then.
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etallred wrote:
They just came out with three new EPs and they have a new LP on march 24 called The Hazards of Love
News
The Decemberists | News 08.21.08
21 Aug 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/thedecemberists
Points of Order:. Always the Bridesmaid: A Singles Series debuts in October!. Pre-order available through the Decemberists Shop.. The Band is Currently in the Studio. …
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6 Oct 2007 | from blog.myspace.com/thedecemberists
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