the decemberists / comments

I saw the end of their set on some late night talk show a few weeks ago. Since then I have become a big fan with each album in rotation on my device.

Mixing some powerful and dramatic lyrics with Pink Floydish experimentation The Decemberists pull off what others cannot: rock opera.

The Decemberists carry Queen's torch proudly. But to compare them to Queen does both bands a dis-service. While the Decemberists seek the same level of dramatic story telling that Queen does, the Decemberists sound is much more alt-rock oriented than Queen.

Agree that Belle & Sebastian is a related artists. Other suggestions are probably tenuous.

Great album! I anticipated it for so long that when it was released I was taken unawares. Its a great departure musically for them without being too different. Highly recommended to fans and people who like their rock to be more than just three chords and an attitude.

They're new album, Hazards of Love, is amazing