We're Loving The Decemberists in April!
- Alexis Lightle
- Apr 23, 2018
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 2, 2018
A side note before we get into the actual reviewing of this album:
I am an absolute FIEND for cassettes and as it's incredibly rare for modern artists to release them. So, obviously, I was stoked to find that The Decemberists had released their most recent album on a cassette(I purchased it at my local record store, Apollo Records. SUPPORT INDIE RECORD STORES). So, it goes without being said that I have already been swayed in the positive direction as far as reviewing goes(I decided that to preserve my journalistic integrity, it was in my best interest to reveal this bias pre-review).
BUT HONESTLY:
This album didn't need a cassette to get an incredible review from me! With the exception of a few songs that I wasn't too impressed by, this album was an absolute hit. In terms of "Cassette Speak", Side B was definitely the strongest of this album, with the best songs being:
Everything about this album sticks with The Decemberists' sound, which is alive and boisterous. Even the more depressing songs on this album, make you want to get up and dance along with mentions of throwing one's body in the river and drowning.
I swear to you, I've broken out a few of my better dance moves during 'Sucker's Prayer' and it wasn't my proudest moment, to say the least.
Now, that I've gotten out most of the good things I have to say about this album, I do have to say there were a few songs that left me feeling "meh".
These include:
This is not to say that these songs aren't good. It's to say that the other songs on the album are so good that these songs left me feeling.... underwhelmed, and honestly just ready to skip through to hear 'I'll Be Your Girl' again, because damn that song is a knock out!
Overall, this album is an absolute MUST-LISTEN for all indie/alternative listeners out there. Congratulations to The Decemberists on yet another fabulous album. Stay tuned for more reviews, interviews, and artist recommendations!
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Alexis Lightle
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