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The Decemberists

Musical Group
Forfans of indie/folk rock, narrative songwriting, concept albums, and theatrical live shows.
9 Reviews 1 Definitions 83 Charts
Folk Folk Rock Indie Rock

The Profile

The Decemberists are an American indie rock/folk band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 2000 and led by Colin Meloy. Known for literary storytelling, rich arrangements, and occasional rock-opera ambitions, they’ve released acclaimed albums from Castaways and Cutouts to The Crane Wife and The King Is Dead.

Core lineup: Colin Meloy, Chris Funk, Jenny Conlee, Nate Query, John Moen. Formed in Portland, Oregon (2000). The Crane Wife marked their Capitol Records debut (reviewed on DeBaser).

DeBaser’s nine reviews paint The Decemberists as deft storytellers blending indie pop/folk with progressive flourishes. Castaways and Cutouts and Picaresque earn high praise for vivid narratives, while The Crane Wife stretches into multi-part suites. The Hazards of Love is hailed as a full rock opera, divisive yet ambitious. The King Is Dead embraces a leaner, Americana folk sound; live, the band’s theatrical energy wins crowds.

Notable Quotes

❝ Unforgettable album.
❝ This little gem, easy to listen to yet very classy, encloses 18 minutes of authentic and emotional music.
❝ Be that as it may, my compliments to the minstrels of Oregon. Rating 4.8
❝ The group dives into a Folk sound that is not at all pretentious but rich in nuances
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