The Decemberists
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Portland, Oregon, United States (2000 – present)
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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July, July!
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The Rake's Song
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The Crane Wife 3
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O Valencia!
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A Bower Scene
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Summersong
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Yankee Bayonet (I Will Be Home Then)
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The Abduction of Margaret
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An Interlude
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Annan Water
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Prelude
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Won't Want for Love (Margaret in the Taiga)
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Videos
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Jul
17
The Decemberists
Concerts At Marymoor, Redmond, WA, Seattle, United States
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17
The Decemberists
Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA, Seattle, United States
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Jul
18
The Decemberists
McMenamins Historic Edgefield Manor, Troutdale, Portland, United States
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News
The Decemberists | News 06.23.09
23 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thedecemberists
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The Decemberists | News 06.16.09
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Decemberists' Bonnaroo set webcast!
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The Decemberists | News 05.12.09
12 May 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thedecemberists
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