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khardman51
still just so so good. not their best lp, but has some of their absolute best songs (rise to me, january hymn, june hymn, don't carry it all)
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naotas_forehead
Castaways and Cutouts: excellent Her Majesty: perfect The Tain: perfect Picaresque: excellent Hazards of love: decent The King is Dead: decent The Crane Wife: I nearly shot myself Well at least there first three albums are still fantastic. Hopefully there next album wont be awful [3] <__<
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shine_sunfish
What I love most about them (among the many, many things that I love) is that they never do what's expected. They do what they want, and they make it their own. The overall style of this album may be a departure for them, but the lines running through the lyrics and the passion of the artists ties this album undeniably to the rest. Keep up the good work, and the "true" fans old and new will follow. <3
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lukematt2000
I got this album when it first came out, I didn't like it at first, but then I gave it more listens, it's one of my favorite albums now.
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kissesneverdie
You're full of it, this album is perfect from start to finish. There isn't one boring track here.
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shauno5166
Castaways and cutouts: perfect Picaresque: perfect The Crane Wife: perfect Hazards of love: decent The King is Dead: I nearly shot myself Well at least there first three albums are still fantastic. Hopefully there next album wont be awful
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mario_marinato
This album is on my 2011 Top 10: http://www.osarcofago.blogspot.com/2011/12/os-melhores-discos-de-2011-parte-1.html
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naotas_forehead
The hidden track at the end of This Is Why We Fight is my favorite song on the album. And I'm being 70% serious.
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farmgirlblues
I hadn't listened to this album all the way through in a while (I assume that having "June Hymn" on repeat all summer doesn't really count). I gave it a listen last night and just fell in love all over again. I liked "The King is Dead" just fine at first but it has grown on me to an unreal extent.
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FrnchtwnFshFry
Like everyone else said, this and Crane Wife are dangerously close for their best album.
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theblackjay
The further we go along this year, I realize how wonderful an album this is. In same sentiments as recent posters, The Crane Wife is my favorite by them, this is close and getting closer.
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beyondmountains
I'm seriously debating whether or not to call this their best album. The only rival for me would be Crane Wife.
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licoricepizza
"The Crane Wife" was always my favorite by them, but this one may have overtaken it. And after seeing them perform (in support of it) last night, that was the final thing that did it. They were more playful on stage! And really happy to have everyone hear the new stuff, which the crowd ate up. If you can, make sure to catch this album's tour! :D
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ubermenschean
Wow, what a damned good album. I am very surprised it is this good, definitely the best I've heard by this band so far.
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skippingboy123
HATE: "All Arise". DISLIKE: "Rox in the Box". LIKE: "Rise to Me", "Dear Avery", "Calmity Song" REALLY LIKE: "Don't Carry It All", "This Is Why We Fight" LOVE: "January Hymn", "Down by the Water", "January Hymn" That's my feelings for the album.
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the18thbeatle
They're nearly a dead ringer for Blue Rodeo at a lot of times on this album. Not that that's a bad thing.
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TheHochhaus
I think it's their best one. and other albums will do hard beating them for the album-of-the-year -2011-award!
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Weavercat
Y'know I didn't think this country/bluegrass jam would be any good but... I really like this new album. In fact for the first time ever, I actually like <i>all</i> of the songs on a 'The Decemberists' album. Trying to describe this to my parents I did not jump to R.E.M (parents don't know who they are)... I actually described it as having just a bit of John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot and Simon & Garnfunkel. For the instrumental-parts and ballardish-bits. Personal favorites are 'Rox in the Box', 'Calamity Song', and the 'Hymns'. Oh who am I kidding, I can't decide a favorite. I love em all.
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Aragorn_501
I feel like Colin was listening to Harvest the entire time they made this album.
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diehappyx33
Wow, the country influences are an added bonus. This music is wonderful. The Decemberists never let me down.
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Standingonair66
I think the Country influences are really wonderful. This is a great album. I'm impressed.
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UrbanFervor
Loving this album, I am a sucker for pretty, rustic melodies, and they abound here.
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