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Decemberists
Biography
The Decemberists are an indie folk rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy. The other members of the band are Chris Funk (guitar, multi-instrumentalist), Jenny Conlee (Hammond organ, accordion, melodica, piano, keyboards, harmonica), Nate Query (bass guitar, string bass), and John Moen (drums, backing vocals, melodica, guitar). The band's debut EP, 5 Songs, was self-released in 2001. Their sixth full-length album, The King Is Dead, was released on 14 January 2011, by Capitol Records. It was the band's third record with the label. In addition to their lyrics, which often focus on historical incidents and/or folklore, The Decemberists are also well known for their eclectic live shows. Audience participation is often a part of each performance, typically during encores. The band stages whimsical reenactments of sea battles and other centuries-old events, typically of regional interest, or acts out songs with members of the crowd. During...
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Discography
- Castaways and Cutouts, 2002
- Picaresque, 2005
- The Hazards of Love, 2009
- The Crane Wife, 2006
- Her Majesty the Decemberists, 2003
- The King Is Dead, 2011
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- YouTube The Decemberists The Mariners Revenge Song 8:25
- YouTube The Decemberists Down By The Water 3:49
- YouTube The Decemberists Perform This is Why We Fight 4:32
- YouTube The Decemberists Calamity Song 3:54
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Links
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On the ABC
- Big Day Out - Events Calendar - The Big Diary - ABC Online
- Life drawing with The Deccemberists | Big Day Out 2010 | triple j
- 666 ABC Canberra - Afternoons with - Australian Broadcasting ...
- Decemberists: killing out of context | The Doctor | triple j
- Songs, just great, well made, catchy songs. - ABC Canberra ...
- Live studio set from The Unthanks - The Music Show - 5 ...
- Music Track- The Decemberists - The Music Show - 5 February 2011
- triple j: Run With The Hunted - Zan Rowe
- The Coodabeens Music 15th April :: Coodabeens
- triple j - jmag issue 30
Elsewhere on the Web
- The Decemberists on Yahoo! Music
- The Decemberists Biography - Yahoo! Music
- The Decemberists Music Videos, Live Performances & Interviews
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