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We All Raise Our Voices to the Air

The Decemberists · 2012

120 min · 20 tracks · art rock

A theatrical blend of folk-infused rock, narrative storytelling, and lush instrumentation unfolds throughout each track.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical narratives with rich detail
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • engaging storytelling through varied pacing
  • immersive experience for attentive listeners

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, narrative-focused albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'We All Raise Our Voices to the Air' represents a culmination of The Decemberists' artistic evolution following their acclaimed album 'The King Is Dead.' By this time, they had solidified their reputation for intricate songwriting and ambitious musical arrangements, building on the success of their previous works while embracing a more collaborative live sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Infanta 5:46
  • 2 Calamity Song 3:51
  • 3 Rise to Me 4:48
  • 4 The Soldiering Life 5:04
  • 5 We Both Go Down Together 4:30
  • 6 The Bagman’s Gambit 8:27
  • 7 Down by the Water 3:48
  • 8 Leslie Ann Levine 4:07
  • 9 The Rake’s Song 4:44
  • 10 The Crane Wife 1, 2, and 3 16:08

Disc 2

  • 1 Oceanside 3:26
  • 2 Billy Liar 6:41
  • 3 Grace Cathedral Hill 4:24
  • 4 All Arise! 4:22
  • 5 Rox in the Box 3:06
  • 6 June Hymn 4:29
  • 7 Dracula’s Daughter > O Valencia! 5:26
  • 8 This Is Why We Fight 4:46
  • 9 The Mariner’s Revenge Song 12:14
  • 10 I Was Meant for the Stage 10:12

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