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 ButeynHOLLIS BROWN
Ride On The Train
THE FAINTING GENERALS
Employee Of The Month For Life
BEN HARPER AND THE RELENTLESS SEVEN
Live From the Montreal International Jazz Festival
Stone Clover
Proper Villains
STEVE EARLE
Washington Square Serenade
Bitter:Sweet
The Mating Game
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