A fitting title to the previous "The King of Limbs" it seems.
I recently got into The Decemberists, A LOT. After hearing about this new album at the very beginning of the year, I gave it a listen and found an alt-rock, alt-country, folkish sounding sound that was present in each of their songs. Listening to a few you will either want to get down and square dance, or pick up an acoustic guitar and walk down some railroad tracks for miles. But if you dislike country, like I do, (I really do hate that shit [more power to you if you listen to it]) this album will not convey any sort of tractor loving-girlfriend beating cacophony of drunken superstars. The use of an orchestra and other instruments besides the norm add to the beautiful sound that is "The King is Dead".
Lyrically, it's pretty good. Not amazing, but just good. But after listening to their previous albums I just figured that was the norm. If you are looking for a great fall-winter and maybe even spring album, check this out.
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