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Posted: June 15 2009 at 05:27

WalterDigsTunes wrote:

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Henry Plainview wrote:

Lol, eight pages.

Exactly what I was thinking.

Far too much webspace wasted on a silly new band, eh?

Why don't you look for another forum where to troll and leave us alone? YOU are a waste of space, not the 'silly new band'. Learn to respect other people's opinions and taste, or get the hell out of here.

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Posted: June 15 2009 at 02:36

WalterDigsTunes wrote:

Far too much webspace wasted on a silly new band, eh?

that's simply a provocation, is that what you intend? Besides, "new band" ? They've been around for over 9 years.

Edited by Atavachron - June 15 2009 at 02:37

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Posted: June 15 2009 at 00:19

birdwithteeth11 wrote:

Henry Plainview wrote:

Lol, eight pages.

Exactly what I was thinking.

Far too much webspace wasted on a silly new band, eh?

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Posted: June 15 2009 at 00:01

Henry Plainview wrote:

Lol, eight pages.

Exactly what I was thinking.

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 20:10

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they ... major label or not.... march to their own beat. For the sake of their explorations and artistic interests. If they wanted commerical success and selling albums... well... they simply haven't done that. On the cusp of commercial success and fame after TCW... they went for the throat... and put out an album that DIDN"T EVEN HAVE a single that Capital could market.

I think O Valencia! could be quite an interesting hit single for rock/alternative audiences. The same goes with Yankee Bayonet , The Perfect Crime 2 and Summersong. There are some bands that could hit the airwaves big time and The Decemberists is one of them.

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 18:38

^ That's what I like most about them and that's why they're better than the hoards of "modern" prog bands that recycle the '70s sound. The Decemberists are at their prime right now because they have the confidence to go from indie-popularity then sign a big deal and record The Island and Crane Wife...and then go a step further and come up with Hazards of Love. I'm genuinely excited about their next album already.

I think a big reason why they won't appeal to some prog rock fans is that indie thing they still have going on. I personally love it (but then again, I'm also a fan of Wilco, MMJ, Delta Spirit, etc). It's refreshing to hear something complex and intelligent without all the fruity synthesizers and repitition.

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 15:58

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What's the topic...oh The Decemberists...cool band, one of my favorite new PROG bands.

oh yeah... the topic on hand hahah.

To bring this topic back full-circle.... are the Decemberists a PROG band?

forget the site... hard as that is to do for some...

what happens to when the Decemberists put out their next album... I'll lay 20 bucks down here and now for each person in this thread that their next album will NOT be a HoL pt 2.   They will progress... go somewhere new and do it with the same great music and lyrics and intelligence fans of the group have come to love....and expect.   However will it be flat-out prog-rock.   Somehow I don't think the driving goal of this group is to please progheads and put out scores of albums in this vein.

they ... major label or not.... march to their own beat.   For the sake of their explorations and artistic interests. If they wanted commerical success and selling albums... well... they simply haven't done that. On the cusp of commercial success and fame after TCW... they went for the throat... and put out an album that DIDN"T EVEN HAVE a single that Capital could market.

so.... do the Decemberists have people on this site fooled... are they a prog band? I know one thing... Meloy and company will not lose sleep over being considered one or not... all they are concerned about I suspect is pushing their own artistic and musical boundries. I'll be the first to say.. but I'm sure not the first to think.

The next Decemberists album will be the most eagarly anticipated album I will ever looked forward to. How will they top it... which direction...what direction will they go next.

Edited by micky - June 14 2009 at 16:01

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 15:54

No flame war, don't worry... I don't have anything else to say, and won't contribute any more to this thread. Let those who think we're gullible idiots keep on thinking so - it's a free world, after all.

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 15:49

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Sorry, this was meant for the pending flame-war, not the Decemberists.

Big smile

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 15:46

ClemofNazareth wrote:

They haven't fooled me because I haven't tried them. Tongue

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 15:30

I'm all confused.

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 14:59

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 14:44

~Rael~ wrote:

Raff wrote:

russellk wrote:

WalterDigsTunes wrote:

rogerthat wrote:

Sorry to go off topic but what would be the best album to start with this band? LOL

Don't be fooled! Avoid them at all costs.

That is, of course, WalterDigsTunes speak for 'If it was made after 1979 it's crap'. He wouldn't know. Just give it up, Walter. He asked a question you can't answer, as you're not a fan of the band.

You know, on the web people like that are often called trolls, and kicked out.... Here, we choose the 'softer' option, and cover them in ridicule Wink

. In my book, using terms like 'fooled' is highly offensive, and people who choose to use them deserve anything coming to them.

As to Rael, well.. Sorry you don't care about my 'precious' integrity. I, on the other hand, couldn't care less that you're not around often, and, seen your attitude, I would recommend you stop visiting altogether. Wise people don't want to be associated with a band of fools as we seem to be. And yes, there are reasons why I was made a SC.... One of them was that I did never, ever start a thread like this.

Why don't you cry about it some more, that will make you feel better.

If I'm labeled as a troll, I may as well play the part.

YOU weren't...the other guy was.....

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 14:28

Raff wrote:

russellk wrote:

WalterDigsTunes wrote:

rogerthat wrote:

Sorry to go off topic but what would be the best album to start with this band? LOL

Don't be fooled! Avoid them at all costs.

That is, of course, WalterDigsTunes speak for 'If it was made after 1979 it's crap'. He wouldn't know. Just give it up, Walter. He asked a question you can't answer, as you're not a fan of the band.

You know, on the web people like that are often called trolls, and kicked out.... Here, we choose the 'softer' option, and cover them in ridicule Wink

Why don't you cry about it some more, that will make you feel better.

If I'm labeled as a troll, I may as well play the part.

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 10:04

jimmy_row wrote:

micky wrote:

sh*t.... does an old fart have to give the kiddies frickin grammer lessons hahhaha

dude - male

dudette - female

Dude, that's soo 1980's; today we live in a politically correct society...egalitarian. All that gender-specific crap is thrown out, the feminists want chicks to also be called "dudes."

What's the topic...oh The Decemberists...cool band, one of my favorite new PROG bands.

hahhah... yeah.. I guess that is me.. .so 80's LOL

sh*t..... housework calls... but want to touch on something else you said here. Raff is giving me the evil eye for sitting here hahah. Back later...

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 09:59

They don't sound of prog from what I've heard but since the little I've heard didn't feel like making me listen to any more I was willing to write them off and go about my merry way. Tried listening to their highest rated album but I couldn't make it the whole way through, it was so weak. I swear the room started turning pink about halfway through and I had to turn it off.

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 09:22

micky wrote:

sh*t.... does an old fart have to give the kiddies frickin grammer lessons hahhaha

dude - male

dudette - female

Dude, that's soo 1980's; today we live in a politically correct society...egalitarian. All that gender-specific crap is thrown out, the feminists want chicks to also be called "dudes."

What's the topic...oh The Decemberists...cool band, one of my favorite new PROG bands.

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 08:17

who is fooling who hahahh.

some more fools for you.....'best album of this ilk ...since Thick as a Brick'

pfff... I think it is much better LOL

http://audio.soundopinions.org/streams/2009/03/decemberistsreview.m3u

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 07:22

russellk wrote:

WalterDigsTunes wrote:

rogerthat wrote:

Sorry to go off topic but what would be the best album to start with this band? LOL

Don't be fooled! Avoid them at all costs.

That is, of course, WalterDigsTunes speak for 'If it was made after 1979 it's crap'. He wouldn't know. Just give it up, Walter. He asked a question you can't answer, as you're not a fan of the band.

I thought Walter was joking.

Evidently you have come across him before though.

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Posted: June 14 2009 at 07:14

russellk wrote:

WalterDigsTunes wrote:

rogerthat wrote:

Sorry to go off topic but what would be the best album to start with this band? LOL

Don't be fooled! Avoid them at all costs.

That is, of course, WalterDigsTunes speak for 'If it was made after 1979 it's crap'. He wouldn't know. Just give it up, Walter. He asked a question you can't answer, as you're not a fan of the band.

You know, on the web people like that are often called trolls, and kicked out.... Here, we choose the 'softer' option, and cover them in ridicule Wink