The Decemberists
The Decemberists are a rock band from Portland, Oregon. The band has folk rock influences.[2] The band is named after the Decembrist Revolt that happened in Russia in the 19th century.[3] The band likes to tell stories in their songs. Lead singer Colin Meloy has stated that he has an interest in literature, especially from the Victorian era.[4]
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 The Decemberists perform at Merriweather Post Pavillion in June 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Genres | Indie rock, folk rock, art rock, baroque pop,[1] progressive rock, alt-country |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Kill Rock Stars, Capitol, Hush Records |
| Website | Decemberists.com |
| Members | Colin Meloy Chris Funk Jenny Conlee Nate Query John Moen |
| Past members | Jesse Emerson Ezra Holbrook Rachel Blumberg David Langenes Petra Haden |
Discography
- Castaways and Cutouts (2002)
- Her Majesty the Decemberists (2003)
- Picaresque (2005)
- The Crane Wife (2006)
- The Hazards of Love (2009)
- The King Is Dead (2011)
- What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World (2015)
- The Queen of Hearts (with Olivia Chaney as Offa Rex, 2017)
- I'll Be Your Girl (2018)
The Decemberists Media
Conlee playing accordion, with other keyboard instruments nearby
References
- ↑ Brian Wise (2007-06-24). "Segue From 'Gigi' to Geek-Chic Rock". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/arts/music/24wise.html?pagewanted=all. Retrieved 2008-02-03.
- ↑ "decemberist « Deaf Indie Elephants". deafindieelephants.com. Archived from the original on November 20, 2008. Retrieved April 11, 2010.
- ↑ "thedecemberists". roxwel.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2010. Retrieved April 11, 2010.
- ↑ "Pitchfork: Interviews: The Decemberists". pitchfork.com. Retrieved April 11, 2010.
Other websites
- The band's official website Archived 2021-08-04 at the Wayback Machine