2006-10-30
The quintet of the Decemberists led by Colin Meloy were former occupants of the small community theatre and record labels, but recently signing with Capitol Records with “The Crane Wife,” they hope to project to a wider audience. “The Crane Wife,” presents an impressive variety of styles usually consisting of folk-rock but now adding a touch of blues. This album tells the imaginative stories of lead singer Meloy, primarily those of war and love. Meloy was influenced by a Japanese folk tale that has been handed down from generation to generation, with promises of rock n roll, rape, murder, and violence as well. Ben ButeynANNA ROSE
Behold A Pale Horse
ROSIE FLORES & THE PINE VALLEY COSMONAUTS
GIRL OF THE CENTURY
AARON FREEMAN
Marvelous Clouds
SUN CIRCLES
Sun Circles
Glenn Tilbrook
Transatlantic Ping Pong
Joseph Arthur & the Lonely Astronauts
Let’s Just Be
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