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THE DECEMBERISTS

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About The Decemberists

The Decemberists are an American indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 2000. The band includes Colin Meloy (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, multi-instrumentalist), Jenny Conlee (piano, keyboards, accordion, backing vocals), Nate Query (bass), and John Moen (drums). They have released nine studio albums as of 2024. Their lyrics often focus on historical incidents and folklore. Live performances frequently involve audience participation, with encores featuring whimsical reenactments of sea battles and other historical events or acts performed with members of the crowd. In 2011, their song 'Down by the Water' from the album The King Is Dead was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 54th Grammy Awards.

Also known asDecemberists
Members
Petra HadenJohn MoenColin MeloyRachel BlumbergNate QueryJenny ConleeChris FunkEzra HolbrookJesse EmersonMike Johnson (7)

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As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again

As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again

14th June 2024

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Live Home Library Vol. I

2020

I'll Be Your Girl

I'll Be Your Girl

16th March 2018

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The Queen of Hearts

2017

What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World

What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World

20th January 2015

The King Is Dead

The King Is Dead

14th January 2011

The Crane Wife

The Crane Wife

3rd October 2006

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Her Majesty

2003

EPs
Traveling On - EP

Traveling On - EP

14th December 2018

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Traveling On

2018

Florasongs - EP

Florasongs - EP

9th October 2015

Picaresqueties

Picaresqueties

25th April 2006

The Tain

The Tain

24th February 2004

Five Songs

Five Songs

2001

5 Songs

5 Songs

Connect Sets

Connect Sets

Singles
Joan in the Garden - EP

Joan in the Garden - EP

19th March 2024

The Perfect Crime #2

The Perfect Crime #2

25th September 2007

Sixteen Military Wives - Single

Sixteen Military Wives - Single

The Rake’s Song - Single

The Rake’s Song - Single

O Valencia! - Single

O Valencia! - Single

Billy Liar

Billy Liar

Other
We All Raise Our Voices To The Air (Live 04.11 - 08.11)

We All Raise Our Voices To The Air (Live 04.11 - 08.11)

12th March 2012

Always the Bridesmaid: A Singles Series

Always the Bridesmaid: A Singles Series

Preserve Volume 1

Preserve Volume 1

Tracks by The Decemberists

20+ tracks in our catalogue

  1. 12/17/12What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World
    3:03
  2. 16 Military WivesPicaresque
  3. A Beginning SongWhat A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World
    5:22
  4. A Bower SceneThe Hazards of Love
  5. A Cautionary Song
  6. A Record Year for RainfallAlways the Bridesmaid: A Singles Series
  7. After The BombsO Valencia! - Single
  8. After the Bombs (Live)
  9. All Arise!The King Is Dead
    3:09
  10. All Arise! (Live)We All Raise Our Voices To The Air (Live 04.11 - 08.11)
    4:23

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Sons and Daughters

Lyrics

The Crane Wife 1 & 2

The Crane Wife 1 & 2

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Severed

Severed

Lyrics

Here I Dreamt I Was an Architect

Lyrics

Ben Franklin's Song

Ben Franklin's Song

Lyrics

Down By the Water

Down By the Water

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Make You Better

Make You Better

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The Decemberists are going to release a new EP just in time for Christmas
News

The Decemberists are going to release a new EP just in time for Christmas

It features songs recorded during the 'I'll Be Your Girl' sessions.

19 Nov 2018 • 3:19 pm
The Decemberists: "Everything actually is awful, and it's not that funny"
News

The Decemberists: "Everything actually is awful, and it's not that funny"

Colin Meloy chats with Dork about getting out of old habits, branching out into literature and what’s next for The Decemberists.

7 Nov 2018 • 3:30 pm
The Decemberists have shared a new 'un from their upcoming album
News

The Decemberists have shared a new 'un from their upcoming album

Colin Meloy promises "exuberant nihilism" on the band's new album.

9 Mar 2018 • 1:07 am
The Decemberists announce 'apocalyptic' new album
News

The Decemberists announce 'apocalyptic' new album

Colin Meloy promises "exuberant nihilism" on new album recorded with St Vincent's producer.

17 Jan 2018 • 11:47 pm

Reviews

The Decemberists - I’ll Be Your Girl
Album Review

The Decemberists - I’ll Be Your Girl

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