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- Record Labels: Kill Rock Stars, Capitol Records
- Hometown: Portland, Oregon
- Years active: 2001 - Present
- Name refers to the 1825 Decembrist Revolt in Czarist Russia
- Singer Colin Meloy tours solo, playing acoustic Decemberists songs
- Band's artwork is primarily produced by Meloy's girlfriend, Carson Ellis
- Stephen Colbert incited a mock feud with the band on his show, The Colbert Report in 2005
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The Decemberists are a Indie folk band from Portland, 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."
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The Decemberists Questions
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What are the correct chords for the Decemberists song Zoot? 1 AnswerFrom my research the song is unreleased and not listed on any chords websites. This YouTube user however did his best to decipher it so you may just need to stu... read more -
what are the right chords for the decemberists song zoot? 1 AnswerI found an acoustic version of the song "Zoot" by Daniel Cooper at Vimeo: http://www.vimeo.com/2074742He deciphered the chords. I would advise you to contact hi... read more
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