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Title: Smart and Diverse
Review: The Decemberists have a brilliant album here. Not only is the music entertaining to listen to, it also is smartly written. From the slow, mournful sounds of "Eli, the Barrow Boy" to the driving rhythm of "The Infanta", there is certainly a diverse range on this album.However, what truly makes this album great is the though that was put into writing the lyrics of each song. To some it may seem like "big words" are being thrown in at random, but a careful listen reveals that they are appropriately used in their context. "The Mariner's Revenge Song" especially shines in this aspect. It is a sea shanty of epic proportions, telling the tall tale of how a mariner seeks revenge on his arch nemesis who had ruined his life.If you are looking for indie/ folk rock, then I can't recommend another album more highly. Picaresque is a fantastic album that stands high above other albums that I have listened to.
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