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Title: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on March 23, 2005, 07:34:06 PM
I bought the new CD by The Decemberists on a whim yesterday.  I'd been reading good reviews and had gone to cdnow.com to listen to snippets.  Decent, but not compelling enough to justify the raves the disc was receiving.  When I got to Best Buy to pick up some specific CDs, they didn't have them.  But I noticed they had the Decemberists disc.  So I grabbed it.

It's really, really good.  Really.  Those snippets didn't do it justice.  I am going to track down the rest of their stuff.  And I'll try and get some posted in the gmail dump.

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0007M22S4.01._PE23_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: ignom on March 23, 2005, 07:38:21 PM
I'm debating whether or not to download the Nick Hornby High Fidelity audio book. That has nothing to do with your post.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on March 23, 2005, 07:41:10 PM
Actually, you were one of the first people I thought of when listening to this CD.  I think you might actually like it.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Gamplayerx on March 23, 2005, 09:17:31 PM
QuoteDecent, but not compelling enough to justify the raves the disc was receiving.

QuoteIt's really, really good.  Really.  Those snippets didn't do it justice.

You confuse me. 

Also, I think I can see all the way into your brain.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Bishamonten on March 23, 2005, 09:24:37 PM
The very first day the dump opened, the first song I posted was the Mariners Songs.  That album is fan fucking tasting.  So are the rest of their albums. 
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on March 24, 2005, 07:30:36 AM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on March 23, 2005, 09:17:31 PM
QuoteDecent, but not compelling enough to justify the raves the disc was receiving.

QuoteIt's really, really good.  Really.  Those snippets didn't do it justice.

You confuse me. 

Also, I think I can see all the way into your brain.

Meaning the snippets on cdnow weren't all that compelling, but it turned out that they weren't indicative of the overall quality of the album.

That isn't my brain.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Bishamonten on March 24, 2005, 11:28:54 AM
Quote from: Beef on March 24, 2005, 07:30:36 AM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on March 23, 2005, 09:17:31 PM
QuoteDecent, but not compelling enough to justify the raves the disc was receiving.

QuoteIt's really, really good.  Really.  Those snippets didn't do it justice.

You confuse me. 

Also, I think I can see all the way into your brain.

Meaning the snippets on cdnow weren't all that compelling, but it turned out that they weren't indicative of the overall quality of the album.

That isn't my brain.

Usenet.  Picaresque got put up a little after new years eve.   It's a fucking time warp man.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on March 24, 2005, 11:34:02 AM
I listened to the entire album again this morning as I was getting ready for work.  It has shot to the top of my favourites list and I can say assuredly I will be tracking down more of their stuff.

The Engine Driver just blows me away.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: cnamon on March 24, 2005, 11:35:42 AM
Quote from: Beef on March 24, 2005, 11:34:02 AM
I listened to the entire album again this morning as I was getting ready for work. It has shot to the top of my favourites list and I can say assuredly I will be tracking down more of their stuff.

The Engine Driver just blows me away.
OBB?  Is that you?
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Bishamonten on March 24, 2005, 11:37:12 AM
Quote from: Beef on March 24, 2005, 11:34:02 AM
I listened to the entire album again this morning as I was getting ready for work.  It has shot to the top of my favourites list and I can say assuredly I will be tracking down more of their stuff.

The Engine Driver just blows me away.

... links to "silo" could be provided if you want to grab them.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on March 24, 2005, 11:37:35 AM
Just showing some respect for our Canadian brethren.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on March 24, 2005, 11:38:03 AM
Quote from: Bishamonten on March 24, 2005, 11:37:12 AM
Quote from: Beef on March 24, 2005, 11:34:02 AM
I listened to the entire album again this morning as I was getting ready for work.  It has shot to the top of my favourites list and I can say assuredly I will be tracking down more of their stuff.

The Engine Driver just blows me away.

... links to "silo" could be provided if you want to grab them.

Appreciated, but I'll find the real thing.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Bishamonten on March 24, 2005, 11:38:41 AM
Quote from: Beef on March 24, 2005, 11:38:03 AM
Quote from: Bishamonten on March 24, 2005, 11:37:12 AM
Quote from: Beef on March 24, 2005, 11:34:02 AM
I listened to the entire album again this morning as I was getting ready for work.  It has shot to the top of my favourites list and I can say assuredly I will be tracking down more of their stuff.

The Engine Driver just blows me away.

... links to "silo" could be provided if you want to grab them.

Appreciated, but I'll find the real thing.

Goody goody two shoes!
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on March 24, 2005, 11:40:56 AM
Quote from: Bishamonten on March 24, 2005, 11:38:41 AM
Goody goody two shoes!

I've been trying to do more of the right thing with situations like this.  I don't mind sharing or getting a few songs, but when it comes to whole albums I am trying to actually purchase them.

Also...

(http://www.vintageblues.com/the80s/adam_ant.jpg)

Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Bishamonten on March 24, 2005, 11:43:11 AM
Quote from: Beef on March 24, 2005, 11:40:56 AM
Quote from: Bishamonten on March 24, 2005, 11:38:41 AM
Goody goody two shoes!

I've been trying to do more of the right thing with situations like this.  I don't mind sharing or getting a few songs, but when it comes to whole albums I am trying to actually purchase them.

Also...

(http://www.vintageblues.com/the80s/adam_ant.jpg)

see your bid and raise it:

(http://www.samruby.com/Heroes/Antman/AntmanGrow.gif)


Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Gamplayerx on March 24, 2005, 11:49:28 AM
Silly boy.

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Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Jessie on March 24, 2005, 10:54:00 PM
Wow!  A++++++++++ music!  Highly recommended!  Would listen again!!!
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Jessie on March 25, 2005, 09:50:25 AM
I have the song Engine Driver stuck in my head.

http://www.songmeanings.net/lyric.php?lid=3530822107858523946
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on August 05, 2005, 06:49:42 PM
They're coming back September 23rd, opening for Built to Spill.   ;D

I already have someone to go with.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: dazie on August 05, 2005, 07:08:58 PM
Quote from: Beefy on August 05, 2005, 06:49:42 PM
They're coming back September 23rd, opening for Built to Spill.   ;D

I already have someone to go with.

You've got a DATE??!
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on August 05, 2005, 08:12:13 PM
Quote from: dazie on August 05, 2005, 07:08:58 PM
Quote from: Beefy on August 05, 2005, 06:49:42 PM
They're coming back September 23rd, opening for Built to Spill.   ;D

I already have someone to go with.

You've got a DATE??!

Alas, no.  Just a coworker.  A male coworker.  Though his wife will probably come, so I guess a woman will be involved.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: eo000 on August 05, 2005, 08:24:30 PM
Quote from: Beefy on August 05, 2005, 08:12:13 PM
Quote from: dazie on August 05, 2005, 07:08:58 PM
Quote from: Beefy on August 05, 2005, 06:49:42 PM
They're coming back September 23rd, opening for Built to Spill.   ;D

I already have someone to go with.

You've got a DATE??!

Alas, no.  Just a coworker.  A male coworker.  Though his wife will probably come, so I guess a woman will be involved.

you should still try to tap that. ;)
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on June 07, 2006, 10:17:24 AM
http://www.stereogum.com/archives/002678.html

Article includes mp3 of band covering Bjork's "Human Behavior".
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Bishamonten on June 07, 2006, 10:20:47 AM
Quote from: Beefy on June 07, 2006, 10:17:24 AM
http://www.stereogum.com/archives/002678.html

Article includes mp3 of band covering Bjork's "Human Behavior".


They're just unable to capture Bjork's overinflated sense of self importance!

Speaking of covers I spent the morning unsuccessfully trying to track down the cover of Christina Agulerra's "Beautiful" that Elvis Costello recorded for the show House. 
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Dry then Catch on June 07, 2006, 11:20:39 AM
What is a good Decemberists song to start out with?  I like Red Right Ankle, but I don't know what I should sample next
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on June 07, 2006, 11:31:19 AM
Quote from: CatchrNdRy on June 07, 2006, 11:20:39 AM
What is a good Decemberists song to start out with?  I like Red Right Ankle, but I don't know what I should sample next

Billy Liar
The Engine Driver
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Jessie on June 07, 2006, 11:35:57 AM
I concur.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Miss Molly on June 07, 2006, 12:18:02 PM
Quote from: CatchrNdRy on June 07, 2006, 11:20:39 AM
What is a good Decemberists song to start out with?  I like Red Right Ankle, but I don't know what I should sample next

You'll pretty much like any and everything by them.  Don't be afraid to sample ANYthing.

The only song of theirs that I'm not crazy about is the one about the bicycle that got stolen.  I still tolerate it though.

If any of you can get your hands on it, I suggest "Oceanside."  It's not on regular album though.  If nobody can find it, I can dump it when I get home.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Bishamonten on June 07, 2006, 01:12:44 PM
Quote from: CatchrNdRy on June 07, 2006, 11:20:39 AM
What is a good Decemberists song to start out with?  I like Red Right Ankle, but I don't know what I should sample next

Just about anything off the Picaresque album. 
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Dry then Catch on June 07, 2006, 04:00:01 PM
Thanks for the recommendations all.

Frostwire will be lighting up tonight
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Gamplayerx on June 07, 2006, 04:55:59 PM
I wonder what my attachment was and what power hungry admin removed it.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: dc on June 07, 2006, 05:03:31 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on June 07, 2006, 04:55:59 PM
I wonder what my attachment was and what power hungry admin removed it.

You were wasting bandwidth.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Gamplayerx on June 07, 2006, 05:05:55 PM
Quote from: dc on June 07, 2006, 05:03:31 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on June 07, 2006, 04:55:59 PM
I wonder what my attachment was and what power hungry admin removed it.

You were wasting bandwidth.
NO WAI!!
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on March 18, 2009, 11:21:36 AM
New album is available on iTunes now before CD release next week.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: eo000 on March 18, 2009, 11:23:55 AM
Quote from: Beefy on March 18, 2009, 11:21:36 AM
New album is available on iTunes now before CD release next week.
i've got it if anyone wants it.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on March 18, 2009, 11:31:49 AM
Quote from: eo000 on March 18, 2009, 11:23:55 AM
Quote from: Beefy on March 18, 2009, 11:21:36 AM
New album is available on iTunes now before CD release next week.
i've got it if anyone wants it.


ditto
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Dry then Catch on March 18, 2009, 12:15:04 PM
can any song on the new album beat the At the Bus Mall
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on March 18, 2009, 12:20:36 PM
Quote from: This Bears Repeating on March 18, 2009, 12:15:04 PM
can any song on the new album beat the At the Bus Mall

Not so far.  I'm thinking this album will need to be taken as a whole rather than as individual songs.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Infobahn on March 18, 2009, 01:34:15 PM
The Decemberists are playing on NPR live (Tonight, I think) as part of NPR coverage of SXSW
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Jessie on March 18, 2009, 02:21:29 PM
I definitely want it.

What time, Robb?
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Infobahn on March 18, 2009, 02:58:21 PM
I don't know.  Check your local listings (Seriously).
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on August 07, 2009, 03:02:07 PM
YES YES YES YES YES YES Oh happy day!
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Jessie on August 07, 2009, 03:19:27 PM
What are you so happy about?

I'm seeing them Monday.  EEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Beefy on August 07, 2009, 04:15:30 PM
Quote from: Jessie on August 07, 2009, 03:19:27 PM
What are you so happy about?

I'm seeing them Monday.  EEEEEEE!!!!!!!

I'm seeing them on Oct. 2nd  :D
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: VikingJuice on August 07, 2009, 06:10:55 PM
Quote from: Beefy on August 07, 2009, 04:15:30 PM
Quote from: Jessie on August 07, 2009, 03:19:27 PM
What are you so happy about?

I'm seeing them Monday.  EEEEEEE!!!!!!!

I'm seeing them on Oct. 2nd  :D

Who's your chauffeur and does he drive a silver truck?
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Jessie on August 07, 2009, 07:01:48 PM
Quote from: Beefy on August 07, 2009, 04:15:30 PM
Quote from: Jessie on August 07, 2009, 03:19:27 PM
What are you so happy about?

I'm seeing them Monday.  EEEEEEE!!!!!!!

I'm seeing them on Oct. 2nd  :D
I wish you were seeing them August 10th, but I'll take what I can get.  Yay for you!
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Jessie on August 10, 2009, 11:43:46 PM
best.show.ever.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: ReBurn on August 11, 2009, 09:28:25 AM
Better than Cake?
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Jessie on August 11, 2009, 12:52:44 PM
haha I knew you'd ask that.

I feel guilty for saying so, but yes.  By far.

Cake puts on a concert.  The Decemberists put on a show.  It's not even in the same league.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Bishamonten on August 11, 2009, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on August 11, 2009, 09:28:25 AM
Better than Cake?

Hard to compare.  Decemberists are playing things like Obama rallies and stadiums.

Cake recently rocked the Fitstein's Bar Mitzvah!
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: Jessie on August 11, 2009, 03:15:20 PM
hahahaha

I'd love to see either of them try to fill a stadium here.

That would be sad.
Title: Re: The Decemberists
Post by: dots on October 23, 2009, 03:21:01 PM
I was unimpressed with them live.

I really didn't know about them, but now I really don't care.