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The Decemberists

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Group. Formed 2001.

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Biography

The Decemberists are a rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy. The other members of the band are Chris Funk (guitar, multi-instrumentalist), Jenny Conlee (hammond organ, accordion, melodica, piano, keyboards), Nate Query (bass guitar, string bass), and John Moen (drums, backing vocals, melodica). The band's debut EP, 5 Songs, was self-released in 2001. Their fifth full-length album, The Hazards of Love, was released on March 24, 2009 by Capitol Records, and is the band's second record with the label.

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Albums releases

Release title Release date
The Hazards of Love 2009
The Crane Wife 2006
Picaresque 2005
Her Majesty the Decemberists 2003
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  2. 2. Cerys on 6

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  3. 3. Paul Gambaccini

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  5. 5. Mad Men

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  6. 6. After Midnight with Donna Legge

    After Midnight with Donna Legge BBC Radio Ulster

  7. 7. Bob Harris

    Bob Harris BBC Radio 2

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Since December 2008

  1. BBC 6 Music 100%

  2. BBC Radio 2 28%

  3. BBC Four 14%

  4. BBC Radio Scotland 14%

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