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The Decemberists are an indie folk rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy. The other members of the band are Chris Funk (guitar, multi-instrumentalist), Jenny Conlee (Hammond organ, accordion, melodica, piano, keyboards, harmonica), Nate Query (bass guitar, string bass), and John Moen (drums, backing vocals, melodica, guitar). The band's debut EP, ''5 Songs'', was self-released in 2001. Their sixth full-length album, ''The King Is Dead'', was released on 14 January 2011, by Capitol Records. It was the band's third record with the label. In addition to their lyrics, which often focus on historical incidents and/or folklore, The Decemberists are also well known for their eclectic live shows. Audience participation is often a part of each performance, typically during encores. The band stages whimsical reenactments of sea battles and other centuries-old events, typically of regional interest, or acts out songs with members of the crowd. During their European tour in the winter of 2010, the band performed "The Mariner's Revenge Song" at the conclusion of each date. The audience was encouraged to scream as if they were being consumed by a whale mentioned in the track's narrative while the band pretended to die on stage. In 2011, the track "Down By the Water" from the album ''The King is Dead'' was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 54th Grammy Awards.

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The Decemberists Albums

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We All Raise Our Voices to the Air… Live 2012-03-13 itunes amazon

Long Live the King EP 2011-11-01 itunes amazon

iTunes Session EP 2011-07-29 itunes amazon

Live at Bull Moose Live 2011-04-16 itunes amazon

The King Is Dead Album 2011-01-14 itunes amazon

January Hymn Single 2010-12-14 itunes amazon

Down by the Water Single 2010-11-16 itunes amazon

Here Come the Waves: The Hazards of… Other 2009-12-01 itunes amazon

The Rake's Song Single 2009-04-18 itunes amazon

The Hazards of Love Album 2009-03-16 itunes amazon

Always the Bridesmaid, Volume III:… Single 2008-12-02 itunes amazon

Always the Bridesmaid, Volume II:… Single 2008-11-03 itunes amazon

Always the Bridesmaid, Volume I:… Single 2008-10-14 itunes amazon

Always the Bridesmaid: A Singles… Compilation 2008 itunes amazon

The Perfect Crime #2 EP 2007-09-25 itunes amazon

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