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The Decemberists

This Oregon-based quintet, led by Colin Meloy, has enjoyed a steady, alternative career since its debut album Castaways and Cutouts (2001). Named after an event in Russian history (the Decabrists), The Decemberists' music ranges from acoustic folk to noisy lyrical flights, and later synthetic sounds. The album Picaresque (2005) and its successor, the magnum opus The Crane Wife (2006), ranked #35 in the U.S., considerably expanded their notoriety and a very active fan base. The latter also marked the beginning of their association with producer Tucker Martine, who has since been a...