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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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Castaways and Cutouts
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Picaresque
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Her Majesty
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July, July!
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Yankee Bayonet (I Will Be Home Then)
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A Bower Scene
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Summersong
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An Interlude
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The Abduction of Margaret
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The Rake's Song
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O Valencia!
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Annan Water
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The Wanting Comes in Waves / Repaid
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The Hazards of Love 2 (Wager All)
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Won't Want for Love (Margaret in the Taiga)
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Prelude
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Shoutbox
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cheesefries1 wrote:
im an engine driver on a long .... and if you dont love me let me go...
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dontmakemeatrgt wrote:
Definitely a few HoL songs can stand out on their own...infact, the majority I can just play by themselves. It just works better as a whole, I guess. "Wanting Comes In Waves/Repaid", "Hazards of Love 4", "Won't Want For Love", are all ones I can just sort of throw on whenever
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pretendtious wrote:
Regarding listening to single tracks from Hazards, I had that problem at first, but more and more certain tracks pop up on shuffle and I find they can stand alone. Maybe they require the context to make sense, but once you know it that shouldn't be an obstacle - and in any case, it's been true of Decemberists songs with self-contained storylines since the beginning. "Annan Water", "A Bower Scene" and of course the beautiful dénouement are definitely amongst my favourite songs they've put out.
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vintagexhero wrote:
my current addiction. <3
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JAMESisCreepy wrote:
the come back took far too long, you still fail.
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kalelvondoom wrote:
JAMESisCreepy: First of all, I dont think you know how to use the word "hence". It wasn't necessary to use the word "why" after "hence". Hence replaces the word "why". Second of all, if its just "the internet" why are you criticizing others grammar, on THE INTERNET? jackass. Chill out and listen to some music bro.
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Wulner wrote:
oh, how much i love people who get upset for no reason. for example JAMESisCreepy. he/she made some grammar mistake (accidentally or because for not knowing) so what!? not everyone is born in England or USA so have some understanding mate. :-)
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yara_gilmore wrote:
Saw them perform The Hazards Of Love last night, when they played it for the last time ever! Coling went NUTS, it was AMAZING!
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BigHouse08 wrote:
I wanted to like The Hazards of Love, but I couldn't. First three albums are so much better.
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yara_gilmore wrote:
For me, it was the lyrics. I had some trouble getting into them at first, but now I'm in love.
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Ohthehumanity wrote:
what is it about this band that snares people?
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jeremydugas33 wrote:
I finally checked them out and I am in full-fledged love.
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hanny1987 wrote:
Aaand moving on. I have only recently discovered this band but I fell in love instantly. I listened to Hazards of Love first and then The Crane Wife - think I prefer the latter but Hazards of Love is an awesome 'spectacle'.
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JAMESisCreepy wrote:
what does caps lock have to do with grammar you ignoramus? at least i can spell. i don't use caps at the start of sentences or for 'I' cause i'm on the internet. if i was writing for real then trust me, my grammar is spot on. and that wasn't the middle of a sentence when i used an exclamation mark. it was the end of a sentence, hence why i used an exclamation to show emphasis. you fail.
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sweenerborg wrote:
Jamesiscreepy: Says the person not capitalizing the first letter of the sentence, or the word 'I', using an exclamation point in the middle of a sentence, and using caps lock. Bad grammar is annoying, but hypocrisy is far worse.
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monkey_don wrote:
every time someone uses the wrong version of there/their/they're i lose a little bit of faith in humanity. it might be a little thing but FOR FUCK SAKE! WHAT HAPPENED TO TAKING PRIDE IN YOUR GRAMMAR? [2]
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JAMESisCreepy wrote:
every time someone uses the wrong version of there/their/they're i lose a little bit of faith in humanity. it might be a little thing but FOR FUCK SAKE! WHAT HAPPENED TO TAKING PRIDE IN YOUR GRAMMAR?
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DaRkEnEdXXtEaRs wrote:
fact: just coz u have to force yourself to listen 2 a band it doesnt mean there indie
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earendill wrote:
This is a band to listen and listen and listen ... thinkin about everything and nothing ... this is pure drem melody .
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AlbatrossinComa wrote:
I love all of their albums. Crane Wife is probably their best imo.
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Events
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Jan
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Big Day Out 2010
Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
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Jan
17
Big Day Out 2010
Gold Coast Parklands, Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
61 shouts
| 164 attendees
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Jan
19
The Decemberists
The Metro Theatre, Sydney, Australia
11 shouts
| 96 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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