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Portland, Oregon, United States (2000 – present)
The Decemberists are a five-piece indie/folk rock band that formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon, United States. The band currently consists of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer), Jenny Conlee (organ, accordion), Nate Query (bass, cello) and John Moen (drums). Among the band’s most notable former members are Rachel Blumberg (drums, vocals) and Jesse Emerson (bass). The band’s most recent album, The Hazards of Love, was released on March 24, 2009
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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The Crane Wife
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Picaresque
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Castaways and Cutouts
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Her Majesty
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Shoutbox
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lizvelrene wrote:
I am pleasantly surprised by "something/Repaid" where the woman is Jefferson Airplaning all over their Jethro Tull. It's kind of awesome.
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lizvelrene wrote:
JAMESisCreepy: making overconfident pronouncements is what the internet is for.
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r0b0t1 wrote:
New album is awesome. Great rock album. :)
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jacky0510 wrote:
I'm a Police and single at present. I need a woman who can love me back ... I also uploaded my hot pictures on http://www.policekiss.com/ under the name of Police2008.. It's the largest and best club for seeking Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Police Force, and the admirers of those who wear the uniform. I just hope you don't mind me being a police... Please Check it out! I'm serious.
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Jumperjack wrote:
Thank you Decemberists, your album "The Hazards of Love" is my personal favourite over the year 2009. Thank you and congratulations!
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duducas wrote:
Who gives a fuck what music u like. Except you, nobody wants to know. Colin meloy doesn't care too.
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dreamobile wrote:
I like the two longer, prog sounding songs on The Crane Wife. What's another indie band that makes music like that?
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washingtonhopp wrote:
check this out --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE
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FunCkyChiCa wrote:
I'm in love with these guys....
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electrifried wrote:
oh my god. the hazards of love DOES NOT LAST LONG ENOUGH. what an amazing album!!!!
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Ollemann wrote:
The Island. <3
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memaggieO wrote:
i love
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Lahiri wrote:
Please listen here! http://www.last.fm/music/And+This+Again ;-)
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mynameishuman wrote:
I love how they often combine their Indie Pop/Folk-ness with Progressive Rock (as seen in The Island, The Tain, The Crane Wife 2 & 3 or The Perfect Crime #1 + The Day I Knew You'd Not Come Back), it's just awesome.
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deadgrotty wrote:
tazza, yes, totally worth it. They're great on record, but they're even better live.
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norfrit wrote:
They should make a musical out of "Hazards of Love."
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norfrit wrote:
The new album is kicking my socks off, Colin got some superb female vocalists for these pieces.
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Quazalle wrote:
Super love "Like a Lion" right now. <3
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HardToFind wrote:
yes worth it.
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tazza_15 wrote:
thinking of checking them out at big day out...worth it? only just started getting into these guys
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Events
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Jan
15
Big Day Out 2010
Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
935 shouts
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Jan
17
Big Day Out 2010
Gold Coast Parklands, Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
70 shouts
| 187 attendees
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Jan
19
The Decemberists
The Metro Theatre, Sydney, Australia
16 shouts
| 100 attendees
News
Two New Australia Shows Added
28 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thedecemberists
In addition to the previously announced January Australia dates, we are pleased to announce two new shows. We have added a second Sydney show at the Metro Theatre on January 18 and a second Mel...
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