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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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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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gabethevegan wrote:
Picaresque...Then you'll be hooked and have to have all their Albums...Hazards is a masterpiece, but go for something less intimidating ..Picaresque fits that billl whilst being a fuckin essential Album...Fave track The Bagman's Gambit....but really any of their Albums
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dontmakemeatrgt wrote:
castaways or crane wife, then whichever you didn't choose, picaresque, her majesty, hazards
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Jumperjack wrote:
Doesn't matter, but get used to all of them first and only than listen to The Hazards of Love.
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masked_mouse wrote:
Get Crane Wife, then Picaresque, then Castaways, then Hazards, then Majesty.
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gillianwallis wrote:
the crane wife, it's the simplest to appreciate. though everything is incredible.
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thomaj wrote:
hazards of love omg
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Events
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Jan
15
Big Day Out 2010
Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
925 shouts
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Jan
17
Big Day Out 2010
Gold Coast Parklands, Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
70 shouts
| 182 attendees
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Jan
19
The Decemberists
The Metro Theatre, Sydney, Australia
16 shouts
| 102 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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