What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World by The Decemberists

What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World

The Decemberists

2015

What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World is a Alt/Indie album by The Decemberists, originally released in 2015. On Gatefold: 12 pressings tracked, owned by 11 collectors.

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Indie Rock
  • lush
  • bittersweet
  • art school

About

Where's an erstwhile indie band to go after scoring a No. 1 album? If you're The Decemberists, you keep a tight grip on your rarefied blend of idiosyncrasy and accessibility. Following up their commercial hit <i>The King Is Dead</i>, the Portland troupe continue to craft graceful, pop-kissed melodies with lambent folk-rock arrangements. On <i>What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World</i>, the band muse about everything from carnal cravings ("Philomena") to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting ("12/17/12"). Yet, The Decemberists' best subject proves to be themselves, whether they're feigning an apology to fans for their artistic evolution ("The Singer Addresses His Audience") or unfurling the bookish equivalent of Bob Seger's "Night Moves" (the luminous "Lake Song").

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Tracklist

  1. 1The Singer Addresses His Audience4:42
  2. 2Cavalry Captain3:17
  3. 3Philomena3:04
  4. 4Make You Better5:07
  5. 5Lake Song5:52
  6. 6Till the Water’s All Long Gone5:01
  7. 7The Wrong Year3:53
  8. 8Carolina Low3:24
  9. 9Better Not Wake the Baby1:44
  10. 10Anti-Summersong2:12
  11. 11Easy Come, Easy Go2:22
  12. 12Mistral3:54
  13. 1312/17/123:03
  14. 14A Beginning Song5:22

Credits

Performers

11 collectors on Gatefold own this · 12 pressings tracked on Gatefold