What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World
The Decemberists · 2015
53 min · 14 tracks · art rock
A tapestry of narrative-driven songs blending whimsy and melancholy with lush instrumentation and incisive lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with depth
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- narrative-driven songs for contemplation
- lush instrumentation inviting exploration
- cathartic reflections on beauty
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 20, 2015, 'What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World' marked The Decemberists' first album in four years and their return after a hiatus following the 2011 release of 'The King Is Dead.' This album illustrated a creative evolution for the band, showcasing their ability to blend personal introspection with broader societal themes while still retaining their signature storytelling style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Singer Addresses His Audience 4:42
- 2 Cavalry Captain 3:17
- 3 Philomena 3:04
- 4 Make You Better 5:07
- 5 Lake Song 5:52
- 6 Till the Water’s All Long Gone 5:01
- 7 The Wrong Year 3:53
- 8 Carolina Low 3:24
- 9 Better Not Wake the Baby 1:44
- 10 Anti‐Summersong 2:12
- 11 Easy Come, Easy Go 2:22
- 12 Mistral 3:54
- 13 12/17/12 3:03
- 14 A Beginning Song 5:22
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