In Conversation: The Decemberists

Soundcheck | Jan 25, 2011

Portland band The Decemberists traveled back to a simpler time this year. They retreated to an Oregon barn to record “The King Is Dead,” a new album that swaps the band’s English folk influences for American ones. Singer/songwriter Colin Meloy and guitarist Chris Funk join us in studio for a conversation about the new release.

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