Picaresque-The Decemberists
I was a little familiar with the Decemberists before this literate, crafty gem appeared. Led by Colin Meloy, truly a “writer of fictions”, this record is less theatrical than previous release, although more melancholy. There is heard a deep rumble of drums underneath a strummed guitar at the opening of "From My Own True Love (Lost at Sea)" and immediately lets the listener know something dark and foreboding has happened (it's a tale of star-crossed love & suicide). Although it is my favorite track, "The Engine Driver" and "16 Military Wives" are also quite good.
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