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The Decemberists
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indie, indie rock, folk, indie pop, alternative… see all
Portland, United States (2001 – 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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deadjoe wrote:
Why not go to my blog and download The Decemberists live in Liverpool, 2004? http://boxingduck.blogspot.com/2008/08/decemberists-live-at-barfly-liverpool.html
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Raisin-Girl wrote:
Interested in learning guitar step by step ? Basic lessons, and once you've improved, you get to learn harder stuff ! In case you don't own your guitar yet, we have a whole buying guide(all price ranges, all types of guitars, all reliable models).Guitar for Dummies group ! ! !
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oceanside_elk wrote:
yes, described as 'mossy and evil', not titled that.
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Dantheman131 wrote:
Any reason why Castaways and Cutouts isn't on iTunes?
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Chamberk wrote:
also i just saw that the island is the #1, noice
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jakeandlola wrote:
... "and if you don't love me, let me go" ... such simple lyrics, how can they sound so poignant? but they do, and that is the plaintive beauty of the Decemberists, my friends ...
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TheHochhaus wrote:
new album???
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Chamberk wrote:
i actually think "mossy and evil" would be a great album title
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adrianeee wrote:
i'm an engine driver!
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naaanda-h wrote:
The Decemberists (L)
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GoldenRocket wrote:
Indexcard & The Smashing Pumpkins?..
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Indexcard wrote:
this band sucks its all boring and generic
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Kreator82 wrote:
This is a pretty good band, but I find it kinda sad that more people have listened to The Decemberists than Tom Waits for example.
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DoinkGo wrote:
Great band!
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qquirinus wrote:
December??? i feel cold even it's so hot in wuhan i think i miss winter...
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MrMusicVibe wrote:
simple and smooth ^^
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bmck wrote:
its not called mossy and evil, it is described as mossy and evil.
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Lecrispin wrote:
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1590935/20080715/death_cab_for_cutie.jhtml
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Dantheman131 wrote:
New album? *creams self*
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oceanside_elk wrote:
its called 'mossy and evil' and its in serious production (but without chris walla)
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