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Streaming previews of The Decemberists new Hazards of Love album

As I was browsing ChrisB's list of releases today, I saw that The Decemberists' new album was out today. The band drew me into their fold with their last release, The Crane Wife, so I was curious to see how the two albums compared.

There are two streams of the album that I can find, on Entertainment Weekly (must sign up to listen) and on their Myspace (no login necessary).

What do you think of the band's latest material?

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
by Deborah Barnard
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Latest comment by: Morgan: "Disclaimer: I don't dislike anything by the Decemberists, and I think I like Picaresque the best. I also loved the Tain. Needless to say, I think this album is a monster, but I also recognize people's criticisms of pretentiousness. I guess any pretentiousness they ...

Are you excited for any new releases this week?

I was looking at the upcoming release calendar on Metacritic on Monday evening and found that quite a few records I had been looking forward to are finally being released this week. Overall, this looks like one of the best weeks for new releases in a long time.

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Monday, March 23, 2009
by ChrisB
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Latest comment by: HISTORY for SALE: "Our CD... It is already out...technically an '08 release, but we are just now getting around to supporting it. We would love to have it reviewed on these incredible pages. On subject though:::: BLUE OCTOBER, and THE DECEMBERISTS make us super duper ...

The Decemberists are -- well, they're everywhere.

Listening parties and NPR and new shows, oh my!

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Sunday, March 15, 2009
by imaginary victoria
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We want to go on a date with the winners of the Decemberists poster contest

The winner of the Decemberists' The Hazards of Love Poster Design Contest has been announced and I am overjoyed to say it's our very own Corianton Hale and imaginary friend Kathryn Rathke!

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Monday, March 9, 2009
by imaginary liz
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Latest comment by: Imaginary Kiku: "Wowee! This is so gorgeous, and you can definitely sense the Decemberists inspiration! Way to go Cori! "

Decemberists: new song, NPR spot, and twitter

Download "The Rake's Song" and don't miss the Decemberists NPR spot today!

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Thursday, January 15, 2009
by imaginary victoria
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Live show review

Photo Essay: Loch Lomond & Decemberists at the Moore

Photos by Chona Kasinger

at The Moore

A gorgeous evening of epic, orchestral folk rock.

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Thursday, December 18, 2008
by imaginary chona
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Latest comment by: dylan s: "SSLY, as far as I can tell you're blind. These photos are the best I've ever seen of the Decemberists- sharp, colorful, and vibrant. The fact that you're becoming so unnecessarily profane in your critique of them shows me that you've got problems of your own. This ...

"A Smattering of Distant Applause Is Ringing in My Poor Ears" - Decemberists News

Please, oh please, Mr. Meloy, let this one sound less like Jethro Tull and more like the Decemberists...

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Friday, December 12, 2008
by Imaginary Mimi
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Latest comment by: Imaginary Mimi: "OH MY GOD. Embarassment of embarassments! Thanks! It would be oh so very amusing to see Collin and Chris Funk driving the General Lee though. Maybe Jenny could be Daisy Duke. I guess that makes John Moen Uncle Jesse?"

From Crane Wife to Bridesmaid

On October 14, the Decemberists will begin releasing the first of their three-part single series entitled, Always the Bridesmaid, available in both digital and 12" options.

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Thursday, August 21, 2008
by Jon Harthun
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Was Colin Meloy drunk for the Decemberists shows this week?

I was at the Decemberists show on Thursday night and thought the band sounded better than any of the previous four times I had seen them.
But I need someone out here to confirm something about Wednesday's show.

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Saturday, February 2, 2008
by ChrisB
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Latest comment by: Imaginary Mimi: ""I Was Meant for the Stage" is very frequently a song they do for an encore that goes on FORever. It's really cute, actually. In 2005, I think Seattle was the last stop before they got off one of their 27 million tours and they jammed on that one for at least ...

Big sad show news: the Decemberists cancel Seattle, Portland shows

Add this sadness to the ever-growing list of canceled shows...

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Thursday, November 1, 2007
by imaginary dana
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Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "Oh Chona, I'm so sorry! Fear not, they will tour again!!"