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The Decemberists - The Hazards Of Love

I will admit it. I am a late to the party. While everyone has been gushing and raving about The Decemberists song-writing prowess I have been at the corner holding my drink and wondering why nobody talks to me. I will however admit when I am wrong and I have to come out and say it.

I was wrong.

The Hazards of Love has easily turned into one of the surprises of the year for me. I came to this album expecting nothing and I left delighted at it’s smarts, range and craft. I am a sucker for bombastic over the top productions and The Decemberists certainly aren’t afraid of it. The album is a rock opera that sifts from subdued indie folk, to 70s prog rock to straight out rock and then to good ol’ americana. It does all this while maintaining the listener involved with an epic a story of love and death that some people say its pretty good. I haven’t paid much attention to the lyrics because honestly I’m just having to much fun listening to the music, but I can definitely guarantee that most listeners will find something to like with this album. Go check it out.