Tag: Decemberists
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The Decemberists, The Crane Wife, 2006 on Capitol
his was the band’s fourth studio LP, and the first on Capitol Records. Production by Tucker Martine and Chris Walla. This album is one I could just leave on repeat for hours (and sometimes do). Definitely one of my top 20 albums of all time. My copy via Academy Records in NYC is a 2006…
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The Decemberists, Castaways and Cutouts, 2002 on Hush / Jealous Butcher
The last in a series of records I was happy to pick up from the merch table at the Decemberists show in Boston earlier this year. Originally released in 2002 on Hush Records, then reissued in 2003 by Kill Rock Stars, then released on vinyl in 2005 by Jealous Butcher. My copy is a later…
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The Decemberists, The Tain / 5 Songs, 2004 on Jealous Butcher Records & Hush Records
Two EPs released in 2004 as a single LP – 5 Songs was originally self-released (not on a label) in 2001 and The Tain on Acuarela Discos (an independent Spanish label) in 2003 . Although The Tain is broken up into five parts, it’s really one single 18 minute song, named after an Irish epic…
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The Decemberists, Her Majesty, 2003 on Kill Rock Stars & Jealous Butcher
This was the first Decemberists album on Kill Rock Stars, after Castaways and Cutouts came out on Hush Records. Recorded at Jackpot! and Type Foundry in Portland OR and produced by The Decemberists, Adam Selzer, and Larry Crane. Only Colin Meloy could get away with lyrics like this: The bosun calls upon the quay /…
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The Decemberists, Picaresque, 2005 on Kill Rock Stars
The Decemberists may be my single most favorite band of the new millenium. Colin Meloy’s lyricism can seem cloying or pretentious to some but I love it – perhaps having spent the 1990s in grad school myself prepared me well. Picaresque was their third studio album and the last on Kill Rock Stars before moving…
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The Decemberists, I’ll Be Your Girl, 2018 on Capitol
The Decemberists is one of my top twenty bands of all time – I could leave their discography on repeat all week and never tire of them. That said, I mostly discovered the Decemberists in the era of digital: CDs, downloads, and streaming – I’ve had very little on vinyl. So I was excited to…
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Ratboys / Decemberists, at Roadruner, May 2nd 2024
Last night I went to see The Decemberists with Ratboys at Roadrunner. It was my first show at the venue, which lived up to all the hype in the press and rave reviews from friends. Great sightlines from almost everywhere, great sound, convenient service. It’s an all general admission (GA) venue, so no seating (aside…
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Peter Buck, Self-Titled, 2012 on Mississippi/Change Records
First solo album by the long-time guitarist for R.E.M., released in 2012 on Mississippi Change records. My copy is from the second pressing, which means it omits the song L.V.M.F. on side two, though it is still printed on the label (and crossed out on the rear cover). He sampled from Sonny Boy Williams’ profane…
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Decemberists, hopefully this time with video
Decemberists, hopefully this time with video
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Colin Meloy “Carolina Low” Live at WFUV
Colin Meloy “Carolina Low” Live at WFUV
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Tiny Desk Concert – The Decemberists
Great quick video from the Decemberists’ Tiny Desk Concert at NPR: “I was sort of always under the impression that these things were done while everybody was just trying to work,” The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy says a little ways into this Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices. “I kind of like the romance…
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Colin Meloy, Laura Gibson at the Somerville Theatre, 4-15-08
Although our seats weren’t as good this time as they were for Eels, Gibson and (especially) Meloy put on one heck of a show. (More photos in the set) Gibson’s opening set was charming and delicate, but honestly a bit flat. She’s got a lovely voice, compelling lyrics, and intriguing song structures, but there just…