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The Decemberists

The Decemberists are an American indie rock band from Portland, Oregon. The band consists of Colin Meloy (lead vocals, guitar, principal songwriter), Chris Funk (guitar, multi-instrumentalist), Jenny Conlee (piano, keyboards, accordion), Nate Query (bass), and John Moen (drums).

Their debut EP, 5 Songs, was self-released in 2001. Their eighth and latest full-length album I'll Be Your Girl was released on March 16, 2018, by Capitol Records, and is the band's fifth record with the label.

Their lyrics often focus on historical incidents and/or folklore and Audience participation is a part of their live performances, typically during encores. The band stages whimsical reenactments of sea battles and other centuries-old events, typically of regional interest, or acts out songs with members of the crowd.

In 2011, the track "Down by the Water" from the album The King Is Dead was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 54th Grammy Awards.

Albums

2002 Castaways and Cutouts
2003 Her Majesty the Decemberists
2005 Picaresque
2006 The Crane Wife
2009 The Hazards of Love
2011 The King Is Dead
2015 What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World
2018 I’ll Be Your Girl
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