THE DECEMBERISTS

The Crane Wife

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 Buteyn

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 07/2012

    THE BLASTERS
    FUN ON A SATURDAY NIGHT

  • reviewed 05/2008

    VAN MORRISON
    KEEP IT SIMPLE

  • reviewed 03/2011

    THE HEAD AND THE HEART
    The Head and the Heart

  • reviewed 07/2014

    FRENCH STYLE FURS
    Is Exotic Bait

  • reviewed 10/2008

    TV On The Radio
    – Dear Science

  • reviewed 05/2011

    BEN HARPER
    GIVE TILL IT'S GONE

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.