The Decemberists - Picaresque [2LP]

The Decemberists - Picaresque [2LP]The 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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while Brown Eyed Lover brings warmth and romantic ease

A fascinating instrumental exploration into Jazz Fusion

Eg White and Sacha Skarbek

Laundromat places a frame around the beautiful nothing

this LP is a must-have for any hip-hop enthusiast or vinyl collector

thick basslines and groovy melodies

settling down

As regards audio technology

In utilizing the wide array of sounds

This 2015 reissue on Arista Records faithfully reproduces the original album's sound

When it dropped in 1991