25 Jan 2011

Amazing Songwriting is Amazing

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Here's a quick post to pay homage to one of my favorite artists, who also happens to be a big influence for me when it comes to musical style and songwriting.  

The Decemberists new Album, The King is Dead is absolutely fantastic.  They have left the prog-rock-ishness of The Crane Wife and The Hazards of Love behind, and left us with 10 songs.  Americana meets the Decemberists. My favorite track on the album has to be the last one. Dear Avery is haunting and wistful, and is best enjoyed when you decide to start the whole album over again after it's finished.