The Decemberists
Artist Type: Group
Group Formed:
2001
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Artist Biography
The Decemberists are an indie pop/folk band hailing from Portland, Oregon, specialising in morose sea chanties and upbeat songs about a myriad of fictional characters, such as chimney sweeps and vagabonds. They recently signed to Capitol Records, but until December 12, 2005 they were signed to Kill Rock Stars.
Their style is rather unconventional, often compared to Neutral Milk Hotel or Belle and Sebastian. Colin Meloy's lyrics are rarely simple love stories or expressions of emotion; he prefers writing stories rich with descriptive language and alive with vibrant characters from different times and places. They use a vast variety of instruments, many acoustic and a few electronic or synthesized.
Discography
* 5 Songs EP (self-released 2001, Hush reissue 2002) * Castaways and Cutouts LP (Hush release 2002, Kill Rock Stars reissue 2003) * Her Majesty The Decemberists LP (Kill Rock Stars, 2003) * The Tain EP (Acuarela Discos, 2004) * Billy Liar CD Single (Kill Rock Stars, 2004) * Picaresque LP (Kill Rock Stars, March 22, 2005) * 16 Military Wives CD/7" Single (Rough Trade, 2005) * Picaresquities EP (Kill Rock Stars, 2005)
Artist Discography
Albums
Castaways and Cutouts (2002-05-21)
Her Majesty the Decemberists (2003-09-09)
Picaresque (2005-08-08)
The Crane Wife (2006)
EPs
5 Songs (2003-03-04)
Live from SoHo EP (2007-01-16)
Picaresqueties (2005-09)
The Perfect Crime #2 (2007-09-26)
The Tain (2004)
Singles
16 Military Wives (2005-11-21)
Billy Liar (2004-09-14)
O Valencia! (2006)
