The Decemberists- The King is Dead

[ESPNdeportes]

Anybody else get this album? It just released today, and its great. I find most of the their old stuff to be a bit too much, with the whole "british folk revival" thing they had before.

This album is much more accessible and down to earth, with a more americana/folk type feel, and lyrics I can actually start to understand (or at least think so, haha).

My favorite tracks are: June Hymn, This is Why We Fight, Calamity Song, Don't Carry it All, and Down By the Water

[ex carrabba fan]

Had all the tracks several months ago, and got the retail version probably a month ago....

All I can say is the live versions are MUCH much superior IMO.

Rise to Me and This is why we Fight live are unbelievable.

Overall not a bad effort from one of my favorite bands, but their old stuff is much more my steez than this is.

[savoie2006]

I'll be buying this Thursday.

[savoie2006]

Picked this up last night. It's an enjoyable listen for sure. So far my favorites would have to be the first two songs, but there isn't a bad song to be found. Will most likely end up in my top ten list at the end of the year

[Wrongway221]

Pulled it up on ITunes Tuesday but have only had an opporunity to listen to it through once. Its the Decemberists so I know I'll enjoy it, but haven't had a real chance to feel the songs out yet.

[ESPNdeportes]

Quote: Originally Posted by Wrongway221

Pulled it up on ITunes Tuesday but have only had an opporunity to listen to it through once. Its the Decemberists so I know I'll enjoy it, but haven't had a real chance to feel the songs out yet.

Its definitely different than their old stuff....but I think a good change