Like B&S, The Decemberists will almost always garner my attention enough to make this blog. They'd have to put out some pretty terrible music for me to ignore it. That day may come, but, for now, Colin Meloy and group continue to write great songs. The Decemberists are smart and interesting music. They try to evolve and change, yet stay true to their identity. I think the Crane Wife and Hazards of Love were their Magnum Opus, with them dialing back the intensity with their last album, The King Is Dead. I feel that this album is a place card. They are writing music, because that's what they do, while they gear up for another big monstrous event. No concept album here, just good, straight-forward songs. Only time will tell if they stay this path or venture into something greater. Both videos are great, one has Nick Offerman in it!
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