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You all are probably sick of me telling you about bands I am obsessed with. Heck, I would be sick of me too, except I completely agree with myself! Today's lesson is on The Decemberists.

When I first heard them, I thought this band was from the 1800's or something, but they just started in 2002. The album that got me hooked, and what I'm listening to right now, was The Crane Wife. IT IS AWESOME! I know that idea of folk/rock music scares you all, but this band redefines that. I gave Jel a little taste on the Weakerthans CD I made for her, but that was just a sample of their greatness. For The Crane Wife, you can't just get one song. You have to get the whole CD because all of the songs flow together.

My favorite songs on the CD are:
Yankee Bayonet - It is the best duets I've ever heard. It is so good I'm getting the girl who sang in it's stuff too.
O Valencia! - It is one of those wierd story songs that makes you go huh? It is so dare catchy too!
Shankill Butchers - It is a creepy song, but the way they sing it is like your parents are telling you a bedtime story. The last chorus sends shivers down your spine.
Sons & Daughters - It's a round! You can't help but sing a long!
After the Bombs - A great closer. Leaves you happy and content.

The other songs grow on you quickly, and looking at the play count, I've listened through the CD about 12 times now. If you want the CD, tell me and I will burn it for you. You won't regret it!