The Decemberists performed on CBS Saturday Morning.
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Review: The Decemberists – As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again
The ninth studio album from The Decemberists, titled As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, is a thrilling walk through the woods of indie-folk lore that firmly highlights the strengths of the band. The Decemberists recently wrapped a tour that acted as a teaser to the songs that would be on this LP, and the music found on this record translated extremely well to the live setting. The band has never been shy of expanding upon the roots of folk music by adding in rich context to their songs, creating unique characters, and telling vivid stories through their music. Truly the band’s first double album, this particular record puts all of their assets on full display in a marvelous accomplishment of artistic achievement, and it just may be the band’s finest, and most complete work of music to date.
Read More “The Decemberists – As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again”The Decemberists – “Oh No!”
The Decemberists have shared the new song “Oh No!”
Read More “The Decemberists – “Oh No!””The Decemberists Announce New Album
The Decemberists will release As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, on June 14th.
Read More “The Decemberists Announce New Album”The Decemberists – “Burial Ground”
The Decemberists have returned with “Burial Ground,” their first new song in six years. They’ve also announced some new tour dates.
Read More “The Decemberists – “Burial Ground””Review: The Decemberists – The King Is Dead
Taking a look back at the breakthrough record from The Decemberists called The King is Dead brings back a flood of memories about what was going on in the music scene at that time. It seemed as if indie rock and folk rock were merging forces to become the new “it” genre that music fans, and critics alike, couldn’t get enough of. Bands such as Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, and The Decemberists were gaining momentum at just the right time. This album would be The Decemberists first album to chart at the top of the Billboard 200, and the opening single “Down By The Water” also experienced success on the Modern Rock chart as well. Prior to this album’s release, front-man Colin Meloy stated in an interview, “If there’s anything academic about this record, or me trying to force myself in a direction, it was realizing that the last three records were really influenced by the British folk revival […] this whole world that I was discovering, that I was poring over, learning inside-out. It was a wanting to get away from that. And looking back into more American traditions, reconnecting with more American music.” By getting more in-tune with these American traditions and stylistic choices on found on this album, The Decemberists were able to release their most successful and accessible record to date.
Read More “The Decemberists – The King Is Dead”Colin Meloy – “Slint, Spiderland”
Colin Meloy has shared the new song “Slint, Spiderland” via NPR. You can stream it below.
Read More “Colin Meloy – “Slint, Spiderland””The Decemberists Announce New Tour
The Decemberists have announced some new tour dates.
The Decemberists – “Traveling On”
The Decemberists have shared the new song “Traveling On.”
The Decemberists Announce New EP
The Decemberists have announced their new EP, Traveling On, will be released on December 14th. Pre-orders are now up.
The Decemberists Perform on ‘CBS This Morning’
The Decemberists performed “Sucker’s Prayer,” “Once in My Life,” and “I’ll Be Your Girl” on CBS This Morning over the weekend.
The Decemberists – “Once in My Life” Video
The Decemberists have shared a video for “Once in My Life.”
Review: The Decemberists – I’ll Be Your Girl
When looking back at the accomplishments for Indie Rock mainstays, The Decemberists, one may think that they have little left to prove on their eighth album. However, this group has never been afraid to make the music they want to make, and bring their loyal fans along for every thrilling and unique chorus. I’ll Be Your Girl finds The Decemberists not only comfortable with who they are, but also as an artist willing to paint with new and vibrant colors.
The flowery cover art and liner notes fit the content of the music well as the album shines brightly and helps paint the story on a canvas that fans of the band have grown accustomed to. The first single and album opener, “Once in My Life” starts the listeners’ experience on the LP on a high note with the familiar strumming of an acoustic guitar and the warm, anthemic vocals of singer Colin Meloy who puts everyone on notice that all is not well in the world. Given the current state of the political climate and the honesty portrayed in The Decemberists’ catalog, it’s easy to tune in for the ride the band takes us on for this album.
The Decemberists Perform on Kimmel
The Decemberists performed “Severed” and “We All Die Young” on Kimmel the other night.
The Decemberists Stream Their New Album
The Decemberists’ new album is up for stream over at NPR.