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Her Majesty the Decemberists

The Decemberists · 2003

48 min · 11 tracks · art rock

A whimsical tapestry of storytelling woven with rich instrumentation and introspective lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling adventures
  • steady pacing for deep reflection
  • introspective moments of clarity
  • rich instrumentation for immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • dislike narrative-driven albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Her Majesty the Decemberists is The Decemberists' second studio album, following their 2002 debut Castaways and Cutouts. By 2003, the band had begun to establish their distinctive narrative-driven style, setting the stage for future successes within the indie rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Shanty for the Arethusa 5:37
  • 2 Billy Liar 4:08
  • 3 Los Angeles, I’m Yours 4:17
  • 4 The Gymnast, High Above the Ground 7:13
  • 5 The Bachelor and the Bride 4:12
  • 6 Song for Myla Goldberg 3:33
  • 7 The Soldiering Life 3:48
  • 8 Red Right Ankle 3:29
  • 9 The Chimbley Sweep 2:53
  • 10 I Was Meant for the Stage 7:02
  • 11 As I Rise 2:14

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