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The Decemberists
Also Playing: Wye Oak
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Fri Feb 4
7:30 pm
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/32822 The Decemberists and Wye Oak at Riviera Theatre
Long known for exploring the interstitial space between indie rock and classic literature, The Decemberists became more interested in a couple of British musical movements of the ’70s, particularly electric folk and early heavy metal, culminating with 2009’s The Hazards Of Love. Whether that album fully satisfied singer Colin Meloy’s growing ambitions, or he wisely chose to reign in the band’s sound before it suffered under its own weight, the new The King Is Dead refreshingly sticks to bare-bone, country-inspired songs rooted in Americana. On tracks like the standout “Down By The Water” and “June Hymn”, Meloy’s songwriting and lyrics remain as rich and allusive as ever, no matter the packaging. Baltimore indie-folk duo Wye Oak blends Southern culture and Northern sensibilities in a Yo La Tengo-esque male-female musical partnership, creating full-sounding songs so delicately layered that they seem the product of more than two people.
Riviera Theatre 4746 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
Long known for exploring the interstitial space between indie rock and classic literature, The Decemberists became more interested in a couple of British musical movements of the ’70s, particularly electric folk and early heavy metal, culminating with 2009’s The Hazards Of Love. Whether that album fully satisfied singer Colin Meloy’s growing ambitions, or he wisely chose to reign in the band’s sound before it suffered under its own weight, the new The King Is Dead refreshingly sticks to bare-bone, country-inspired songs rooted in Americana. On tracks like the standout “Down By The Water” and “June Hymn”, Meloy’s songwriting and lyrics remain as rich and allusive as ever, no matter the packaging. Baltimore indie-folk duo Wye Oak blends Southern culture and Northern sensibilities in a Yo La Tengo-esque male-female musical partnership, creating full-sounding songs so delicately layered that they seem the product of more than two people.
Updated 07/27/2011
