Zoidberg
04-03-2009, 09:20 AM
Any Decemberists fans? Anybody listened to the new album? What do you think?
It took a few listens for me to get into, however after listening to it all week on my drive to and from work, I'm really liking it a lot. Not as much like their earlier work, but the story is pretty cool. I'd say the music is a darker mix between The Tain EP and The Crane Wife. Not as upbeat and poppy as earlier releases and a lot more distorted guitars. It's a break from the norm for them, but still pretty darn good.
The Rake Song is one of the few stand alone songs from the album, but is outstanding. Definitely worth a listen.
http://www.myspace.com/thedecemberists
It took a few listens for me to get into, however after listening to it all week on my drive to and from work, I'm really liking it a lot. Not as much like their earlier work, but the story is pretty cool. I'd say the music is a darker mix between The Tain EP and The Crane Wife. Not as upbeat and poppy as earlier releases and a lot more distorted guitars. It's a break from the norm for them, but still pretty darn good.
The Rake Song is one of the few stand alone songs from the album, but is outstanding. Definitely worth a listen.
http://www.myspace.com/thedecemberists