Frontman Colin Meloy picked this as one of The Decemberists' best songs in an interview, saying: “It was a very quick write. It came out fully formed. I remember (Decemberists guitar player) Chris Funk was going through a breakup at the time and playing it for the band in practice. It just seemed to hit the right notes, the sort of sad sentiment of it all. It also name-checks the Hi-Line in Montana, so I have a soft spot for it for that reason.“
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Frontman Colin Meloy picked this as one of The Decemberists' best songs in an interview, saying: “It was a very quick write. It came out fully f… read more
Frontman Colin Meloy picked this as one of The Decemberists' best songs in an interview, saying: “It was a very quick write. It came out fully formed. I remember (Decemberists guita… read more
The Decemberists is an American alternative rock band which formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon, United States. The band currently consists of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, pedal steel guitar), Jenny Conlee (organ, piano, accordion), Nate Query (electric bass, acoustic bass, cello) and John Moen (drums). Notable former members include Rachel Blumberg (drums, vocals) and Jesse Emerson (bass). 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 … read more
The Decemberists is an American alternative rock band which formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon, United States. The band currently consists of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guita… read more
The Decemberists is an American alternative rock band which formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon, United States. The band currently consists of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, pedal steel guitar), Je…read more