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Shearwater

Musical Group

Shearwater is an American indie rock band led by Jonathan Meiburg, originally a side project connected to Okkervil River, known for atmospheric, nature-themed concept albums and a dramatic vocal style.

Jonathan Meiburg is noted in coverage as passionate about ornithology; the band has produced several concept albums addressing nature and environmental themes (Palo Santo, Rook, The Golden Archipelago).

Reviews portray Shearwater as an American indie band led by Jonathan Meiburg. Common themes: nature and environmental concern expressed through concept albums. Critics praise Meiburg's intense voice and careful arrangements (Rook especially). Some criticism centers on overlong or pompous production (The Golden Archipelago). Winged Life shows the group's early duality with Okkervil River influences.

For:Listeners of indie rock/folk, fans of atmospheric and concept albums, readers interested in nature-themed songwriting.

 The crows by the roadsides scrutinize the world of men and its inexorable and progressive decline.

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 Shearwater is a discovery that the average indie-rock listener makes while spending boring afternoons roaming the internet in search of uninteresting news about Okkervil River.

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 With "The Golden Archipelago", Shearwater completes their environmentalist "mission" following the debut of "Palo Santo" and the convincing "Rook".

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