The Perfect Crime

[sinclair_furie]

I know Crystal didn't like it that much, but I've been listening to The Decemberists' new album, The Crane Wife, and I'm absolutely in love with. It is a departure, to a certain extent, from their sea shanty style, but it explores a far more melancholy part of the human condition.
Well. Not that much more melancholy, because The Decemberists were pretty fucking melancholy to begin with.
But anyway, the song "Crane Wife 3" is just... ridiculously beautiful.
Though I suppose listening to excessive hard rock could desensitize one towards The Crane Wife. And speaking of hard rock, I'm going to see Iron Maiden in October! With Bizzie! And it shall be ridiculously awesome!
[squees]

Comments

[fring.livejournal.com]

New Decemberists album? I must acquire this album...

[queenof-sarcasm.livejournal.com]

The Decemberists have a new album?

You are so sharing that with me. I've been listening to them nonstop for the past three weeks or so. They're so greeeeeaaaaaat.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_winterlost/]

SHAR YOU'RE NOT ONLINE. *cry*

Ah but yes, I listened to it several times afterwards and did enjoy it so so much more, although STILL not as much as their previous albums. And I do agree, the Crane Wife 3 is beautiful. I like O Valencia too, because it's like their old songs, y'know, telling an (original?) tale, and also Summersong is fun.

So yes, they remain an utterly kickass band.

I can't seem to call you though. It keeps saying call failed. :(

[cheecheechee.livejournal.com]

eeeee i want to hear their new album