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Picaresque

~ Decemberists (Artist)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Audio CD (May 1 2009)
Original Release Date: Mar 22 2005
Number of Discs: 1
Label: FAB
ASIN: B0007M22S4
In-Print Editions: LP Record

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Picaresque is yet more proof that the Decemberists' Colin Meloy is the songwriter who loves love—especially when it ends in death, ("We Both Go Down Together," "Of Angels and Angles"), disease ("The Mariner's Revenge Song") or in some other tragic way. This CD spends some time in the band's familiar old Europe setting, although Meloy also touches on politics, espionage, and even soccer. (Proving he knows his fan base, Meloy's "The Sporting Life," is the perfect shout-out to the kids who preferred the library to the gym.) Long-time fans will know what to expect from this album, which compares favorably to the other LPs on their catalog, and with Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla on board as producer, the band seems poised to reach the greater audience they deserve. If you're not already a listener, don't wait another second to become one. With their remarkable vocabulary and bawdy-yet-literary imagery, the Decemberists are guaranteed to make you smarter even as they make you weep. Pop this in your CD player, grab a dictionary, rock and learn.--Leah Weathersby

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5.0 out of 5 stars Memories of future past, Jan 19 2006

By	C. Quinn - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I heard the Decemberists for the first time on Morning Becomes Ecletic. Serendiptous moment, I was browsing cds at the local music store, so immediately tracked them down. This band is reminiscent of all the good folk music of the 70's. Great narrative verse, with incredible hooks. Buy, buy, buy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars decemberists - pitchforkmedia, Jan 18 2008

By	T. Bigney (Nova Scotia, canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

The Decemberists may have built their rep on historical backdrops and quaint theatricality, but their third full-length trades much of that in for more ambitious narratives and dynamic playing. Picaresque captures the band in peak form, packing in exotic instrumentation that creates a lush and evocative backdrop to Colin Meloy's story-songs, which here are more colorful-- and more topical-- than ever.

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5.0 out of 5 stars nice alternative from the mainstream, Feb 19 2006

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Picaresque is an album that doesn't seem to fit into the mainstream. Yes, they have beautiful story lines, but instead of love songs and moans about the state of this world, The Decemberists tell a story that is entertaining - a world of pirates and engine drivers. The vocals a great and I can't help picturing this band on a ship somewhere bleating out these songs with wooden legs and eye patches, aye matey!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Picturesque
The obscure word "Picaresque" is an accurate title for the third full-length album by the Decemberists. Read more

Published on Mar 23 2005 by E. A Solinas