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The Decemberists - The Hazards of Love

phatuciniphatucini Posts: 399
edited June 2009 in Other Music
Absolutely loved their previous Album 'the Crane Wife' and just "burroughed" their new Album of the Net until it gets officially released and the Label lets me finally buy it! I'm pretty psyched after listening to it for the first time. Anyone of you people into the Decemberists :?: :!:
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  • soclosesoclose Posts: 628
    I'm a casual fan. I've got a few of their albums and like them all okay, but so far Crane Wife is the only one that I'm crazy about.

    I've preordered the new one on vinyl and looking forward to hearing it. If I'm not mistaken the one track I've heard was very good.
  • pretextpretext Posts: 1,294
    I got my first listen last night. If they were going for epic on Crane Wife, they're over the top on this one. I think I'm going to like it, but it'll need some time to digest. And, of course, hear the vinyl.
  • SpinningBombsSpinningBombs Posts: 270
    This album is amazing. It flows perfectly, it's epic, the music is fantastically layered, unpredictable, and diverse...Colin sounds amazing. I wasn't huuuuge on The Crane Wife, I much preferred Picaresque, but this album blew me away...so great, I can't even say enough good things..."Won't Want for Love" gives me chills..."Margaret's" voice is beautiful

    It is the epitome of a concept album, with repeating musical themes, movements and the like...Definitely needs to be listened to front to back the first few times...

    As an additional perk, listening to the album is certain to boost your SAT verbal score ;)
    "P-E-A-R-L J-A-M is priceless to me."
  • soclosesoclose Posts: 628
    PJMosquito wrote:
    This album is amazing. It flows perfectly, it's epic, the music is fantastically layered, unpredictable, and diverse...Colin sounds amazing. I wasn't huuuuge on The Crane Wife, I much preferred Picaresque, but this album blew me away...so great, I can't even say enough good things..."Won't Want for Love" gives me chills..."Margaret's" voice is beautiful

    It is the epitome of a concept album, with repeating musical themes, movements and the like...Definitely needs to be listened to front to back the first few times...

    As an additional perk, listening to the album is certain to boost your SAT verbal score ;)

    I think you've sold me. Can't wait to get my copy!
  • SpinningBombsSpinningBombs Posts: 270
    yeah i can't wait to get my official copy. i'm sure the book will be great- lyrics and all. its necessary, the story is interesting i want to have all the words so i can follow along.
    "P-E-A-R-L J-A-M is priceless to me."
  • phatuciniphatucini Posts: 399
    I'm totally addicted to this album, it just flows right through you! It kind of feels like 2 or 3 very long & beautifully crafted songs altough the tracklist has 17 tracks ... ah it's f%#&in' EPIC Stuff!!
  • SpinningBombsSpinningBombs Posts: 270
    phatucini wrote:
    I'm totally addicted to this album, it just flows right through you! It kind of feels like 2 or 3 very long & beautifully crafted songs altough the tracklist has 17 tracks ... ah it's f%#&in' EPIC Stuff!!

    i couldnt agree more. it goes too fast!! definitely epic. and perfectly crafted.
    "P-E-A-R-L J-A-M is priceless to me."
  • phatuciniphatucini Posts: 399
    I think that the 2 female singers beautifully blend into the album's atmosphere, like the perfect change at the perfect time! :D
  • InHiding19InHiding19 Posts: 2,385
    I think this may be their best album to date. I have only gave it one listen so far, but it sounds awesome!
    Out of the Blue and Into the Black................Uncle Neil Philly 08 here I come!!!!
  • SpinningBombsSpinningBombs Posts: 270
    Oxxys wrote:
    I think this may be their best album to date. I have only gave it one listen so far, but it sounds awesome!

    it is definitely their best to date. very impressive. i hope that people give this album the shot it deserves. its so good!!!!
    "P-E-A-R-L J-A-M is priceless to me."
  • phatuciniphatucini Posts: 399
    Apart from the epic (& amazing!) title track that spreads all over the record, I have strong feelings for: 'Isn't It a Lovely Night' & 'The Rake's Song' which for me are stand-out tracks! :P
  • soulsingingsoulsinging Posts: 13,202
    I'm going to be out of the country for the next 3 weeks, so I'm going to have to wait until I get home to hear it. But these reviews are pretty exciting!
  • phatuciniphatucini Posts: 399
    soulsinging wrote:
    I'm going to be out of the country for the next 3 weeks, so I'm going to have to wait until I get home to hear it. But these reviews are pretty exciting!
    let me assure you that you won't be disapointed once you'll get to hear this one! :mrgreen:
  • musicismylife78musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
    without the printed lyrics I am having trouble following the story.

    That said this album is pretty outrageous, in a good way.

    They certainly put time into putting together a cohesive and comprehensive story to this thing.

    The heavy metalism ROCKING out moments are definitely odd for the decemberists. As is the childrens choir.

    Should be a hell of a tour they are putting on soon!
  • SpinningBombsSpinningBombs Posts: 270
    musicismylife78 wrote:
    The heavy metalism ROCKING out moments are definitely odd for the decemberists.

    actually, while it's not what one might expect from the decemberists, they have rocked out before in a number of tracks (ie- The Tain, Odalisque, When the War Came, etc.). That being said...it's still fun to hear them rocking out as much as they do on this album.
    "P-E-A-R-L J-A-M is priceless to me."
  • phatuciniphatucini Posts: 399
    I do think that there are parts that really rock, but it isn't "heavy metal" either. It's still within listenable boundaries and if you want to build up some momentum soundwise you have to raise the volume at some point. ;)
  • phatuciniphatucini Posts: 399
    I'm pretty sure this Album will make them "the next big hype" on this board. It's just to damn good to be ignored! :D
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    Saw them at Bonnaroo in 2007. Great band, great live show.
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  • SpinningBombsSpinningBombs Posts: 270
    I bought tickets to see them at Radio City in NYC on June 10th!! I'm way too excited. They're performing the whole album from start to finish...just as should/must be done. Can't wait. Anyone else going to this show?


    PS- The Hazards of Love is #1 on iTunes right now! Go buy it if you haven't heard it yet. True gold.
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  • yokeyoke Posts: 1,440
    I am actually placing an order for it now. I am looking forward to this album, if I am lucky I will get this early next week after my Super Deluxe comes on monday.
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  • SW106458SW106458 Posts: 2
    This album is great. It gets a little repetitive towards the end, but it is definitely my favorite album of the year so far. The variations of music styles were really surprising.
  • phatuciniphatucini Posts: 399
    Rock Opera Galore! :mrgreen:
  • InHiding19InHiding19 Posts: 2,385
    Yes this is by far there best album. I can't wait for the vinly to come!
    Out of the Blue and Into the Black................Uncle Neil Philly 08 here I come!!!!
  • TheRiotActTheRiotAct Posts: 131
    Amazing amazing amazing. This band contunies to amaze me with each albu, Colin's ability to push himself, to aim for the bigger and better. Colin's strengths are apparant here, the beautiful storytelling, the imaginative lyrics, the killer melodies. Just a flat-out masterpiece.
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  • InHiding19InHiding19 Posts: 2,385
    THe show they just played at SXSW is available over at NPR. They play the entire album from beg to end! Its awesome!
    Out of the Blue and Into the Black................Uncle Neil Philly 08 here I come!!!!
  • UKDaveUKDave Posts: 5,557
    Hands down the album of the year so far...

    Completely different class :D
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  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    If you like the female backing vocals on this album ... one thing I would suggest picking up, My Brightest Diamond.

    Shara Wardon is amazing, I'm glad she's going on tour with the band (as posted on the MBD website).

    This is from a show I was at when they opened for The Decemberists in 2007 ... watch it to the end ... jaw dropping good ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iKkN9FrgEA

    I don't know much about Lavendar Diamond (the band the other female vocalist comes from) ... but they too have toured with The Decemberists in the past.
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    we skipped them to see another band at ACL in 2007. very happy to see that they're playing ACL again this year! hope they aren't playing at the same time as another band we want to see!
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  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    jimed14 wrote:
    If you like the female backing vocals on this album ... one thing I would suggest picking up, My Brightest Diamond.

    Shara Wardon is amazing, I'm glad she's going on tour with the band (as posted on the MBD website).

    This is from a show I was at when they opened for The Decemberists in 2007 ... watch it to the end ... jaw dropping good ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iKkN9FrgEA

    I don't know much about Lavendar Diamond (the band the other female vocalist comes from) ... but they too have toured with The Decemberists in the past.
    ...
    I've met Becky Stark... from Lavendar Diamond. She's pretty trippy... kinda geeky and odd... but, you love her. She also plays solo shows around L.A. and sometimes sings with Inara George and Eleni Mandell as the 'Living Sisters'. Becky has a great sense of humor and is pretty damn smart. Her songs are kinda out there.. but, I like them. Completely anti-pop. She's promised to introduce me to Jenny Lewis.
    She and Shara Worden should make these Decemberists live shows pretty great.
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  • phatuciniphatucini Posts: 399
    desperately waiting for a european tour ... :?
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