The Decemberists

Guide Note

The Decemberists are a Indie Pop band from Portland OR, Oregon led by singer Colin Meloy. They are known for Meloy's lyrics which evoke romantic images of the past, from Industrial Revolution era England to the American Old West. The band typically uses instruments like organs and accordions to match the lyrical themes. Their style is sometimes referred to as literary rock, or "lit-rock."

Fast Facts

  1. Record Labels: Kill Rock Stars, Capitol Records
  2. Hometown: Portland, OR
  3. Years active: 2001 - Present
  4. Name refers to the 1825 Decembrist Revolt in Czarist Russia
  5. Singer Colin Meloy tours solo, playing acoustic Decemberists songs
  6. Band's artwork is primarily produced by Meloy's girlfriend, Carson Ellis
  7. Stephen Colbert incited a mock feud with the band on his show, The Colbert Report in 2005
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Discography

Studio Albums

  1. Castaways and Cutouts 2002
  2. Her Majesty The Decemberists 2003
  3. Picaresque 2005
  4. The Crane Wife 2006

EPs

  1. 5 Songs 2001
  2. The Tain 2004
  3. Picaresqueties 2005
  4. Connect Sets 2007
  5. Live from SoHo 2007
  6. The Perfect Crime #2 2007

Band Members

Current Members

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  1. Official Site: The Decemberists
  2. Wikipedia: The Decemberists
  3. MP3 "The Soldiering Life"
  4. Official MySpace Page: The Decemberists
  5. KCRW: The Decemberists Live
  6. ColbertNation.com: "Chris Funk's appearance.."
  7. Video: "16 Military Wives" I Love This Video!


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