Decemberists, The - Picaresque (Indie Exclusive, Clear Vinyl) Neil Frances

Decemberists, The - Picaresque (Indie Exclusive, Clear Vinyl) Neil FrancesThe Decemberists know that the psychology of a culture at war is complex; that historical archetypes can inform the masses on current events far better than the evening news; and, perhaps most importantly, that life is ultimately a spectacular and colorful pageant. They remind us that, on any given day, we might rub shoulders with rogue spies and runaway prostitutes, child monarchs and vengeful mariners, boy ghosts, couples contemplating suicide,

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6 On the Avalon Stairs

anti-skating adjustment

At other times

which makes nods to the past

Smith's finest

The cover artwork uses an iconic image of DJ Larry Levan from legendary NYC photographer Bill Bernstein

Love Is Gonna Let Me Down 5

Deerhoof has continuously quested for radical sounds and daring storytelling

The group retained elements of traditional music by incorporating instruments such as the ‘ngoma’ (a large drum) and an eight stringed guitar-harp called the ‘nyatiti’…this brought something different to their style and made for a unique sound

Sine From Above w/ Elton John  15

B4 Rocky Road