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Jonathan Richman, as usual, already said it perfectly 20 years ago: "I've been all around the world, but I love New England best. I may be prejudiced, but it's true, I love new England best." Hailing from Portland, Ore., not Maine, the Decemberists aren't quite as partial. On "Valerie Plame" B-side "O New England", from the band's singles series, Colin Meloy is likely to offend Red Sox Nation sensibilities by bringing up New York or referring to New England as an "empire" (salt in mourning Sox fans' wounds, guys). But the Decemberists aren't like to offend too many eardrums with this gently strolling midtempo guitar-pop tune, which oddly enough recalls Richman devotees the Lucksmiths-- particularly Naturaliste's "Sandringham Line", from its melody and 1960s pop-style backing vocals to its train line motifs and image of a city fading into the distance. Hope the Decemberists remembered to drive past the Stop 'n' Shop with their radio on. (via Stereogum)[from Always the Bridesmaid: A Singles Series, Vol. 1; out now on Capitol/Y.A.B.B. Records/Jealous Butcher/Rough Trade]
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The Decemberists have released a new music video for the song "Calamity Song," which they say is collaboration with director Michael Schur
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The Decemberists: – “Calamity Song” Video
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The Decemberist’s new video is awash with hip jump-offs: It’s directed by Michael Schur (Parks And Recreation writer, Mose Schrute in several episodes of The Office, enthusiast of nerdy stuff) and its based on a scene from David Foster Wallace’s influential fiction tour-de-force Infinite Jest. Here’s Schur...
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The Decemberists: iTunes Session Details
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The Decemberists have set an August 2nd release date for their exclusive iTunes Session
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The Decemberists: John Wesley Harding Recruits The , R.E.M. Rosanne Cash, Laura Veirs for New Album
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John Wesley Harding will release his new album The Sound of His Own Voice on October 11
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The Decemberists: Reports of The ' demise exaggerated
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AP - Colin Meloy is known for his brainy wordplay but there are two words he'd like to have back: "Long hiatus."
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