Album: What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World by The Decemberists (2015)
Genre: Indie | Style: Folk | Mood: Theatrical
Format: Album

Description: What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World is the seventh studio album from The Decemberists, released on January 20, 2015. The album's title comes from a line in the song "12/17/12", a reference to the date of Barack Obama's speech in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and lead singer Colin Meloy's conflicting feelings about the shooting and his happy personal life.

Artist Background: The Decemberists are an indie folk 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, harmonica), Nate Query (bass guitar, string bass), and John Moen (drums, backing vocals, melodica, guitar). In addition to their lyrics, which often focus on historical incidents and/or folklore, The Decemberists are also well... Part of the Portland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Folk style.

Related Artists: Colin Meloy, Tarkio, Death Cab for Cutie, The Mountain Goats

Music Scene: Part of the Portland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Indie, Folk, Theatrical, 2010s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World is the seventh studio album from The Decemberists, released on January 20, 2015. The album's title comes from a line in the song "12/17/12", a reference to the date of Barack Obama's speech in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and lead singer Colin Meloy's conflicting feelings about the shooting and his happy personal life.

What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World

The Decemberists

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