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The Decemberists: Marianne Faithful Covers The On Letterman

submitted by Nick Apr 1st 2009 05:00 pm (stereogum.com)

On Marianne's latest, 22nd album, she went for the Johnny Cash-grab and covered a whole bunch of other artists. Nick Cave joined her in giving "The Crane Wife 3" a slight Triple A rock lilt, but really your enjoyment hinged on the lead vocal swap: Colin's nasality for Faithful's aged rasp. KR said "Her brokedown voice adds even more character to the song. Its ugly pretty."Jake said "Am I the only one who thinks she just disgraced this song?" Etc. Jake and KR should both watch her performance of the tune on Letterman last night. Continue reading Marianne Faithful Covers The Decemberists On Letterman...

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The Decemberists: – “Down By The Water”

submitted by Nick Nov 2nd 2010 08:00 pm (stereogum.com)

The Decemberists have announced a release date and title to their Hazards Of Love follow-up. It’s called The King Is Dead, and it’ll be out in mid-January. “Down By The Water” is the first taste of the new album, though the band have been playing it live a lot. Peter Buck plays guitar on the [...]

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The Decemberists: announce new album release date and tracklisting

submitted by Nick Nov 1st 2010 10:00 pm (www.nme.com)

'The King Is Dead' is due out on January 11, 2011

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The Decemberists: working on album with REM's Peter Buck

submitted by Nick Jul 1st 2010 08:00 am (www.nme.com)

REM guitarist reveals he's been recording with the band in Portland