Name: What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World by The Decemberists
Brand: The Decemberists
SKU: 883870075664
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (98 reviews)

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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 The King Is Dead, the Portland troupe continue to craft graceful, pop-kissed melodies with lambent folk-rock arrangements. On What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World, 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").

1. The Singer Addresses His Audience

by The Decemberists

Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Performer: Victor Nash
Colin Meloy
Rachel Flotard
Rob Moose
John Moen
Anna Fritz
Jenny Conlee
Chris Funk
Kyleen King
Nate Query
Patti King; Performer
Choir/chorus: Shelley Short
Moorea Masa
Kyleen King
Michael Finn
Ritchie Young
Steven Watkins
Bridgit Jacobson
Allison Hall
Jeremy Swatzky; Ensemble
Arranger: Rob Moose; Composer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

2. Cavalry Captain

by The Decemberists

Performer: Rob Moose
John Moen
Anna Fritz
Jenny Conlee
Chris Funk
Kyleen King
Nate Query
Patti King
Victor Nash
Colin Meloy
Kelly Hogan
Rachel Flotard; Performer
Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Arranger: Rob Moose; Composer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

3. Philomena

by The Decemberists

Performer: Rob Moose
John Moen
Anna Fritz
Jenny Conlee
Chris Funk
Kyleen King
Nate Query
Patti King
Colin Meloy
Kelly Hogan
Rachel Flotard; Performer
Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Arranger: Rob Moose; Composer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

4. Make You Better

by The Decemberists

Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Performer: John Moen
Jenny Conlee
Chris Funk
Nate Query
Colin Meloy
Rachel Flotard; Performer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

5. Lake Song

by The Decemberists

Performer: John Moen
Anna Fritz
Jenny Conlee
Chris Funk
Kyleen King
Nate Query
Patti King
Victor Nash
Laura Veirs
Colin Meloy
Rob Moose; Performer
Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Arranger: Rob Moose; Composer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

6. Till the Water's All Long Gone

by The Decemberists

Performer: Anna Fritz
Jenny Conlee
Nate Query
Rachel Fykes
Colin Meloy
John Moen
Moorea Masa; Performer
Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Arranger: Rob Moose; Composer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

7. The Wrong Year

by The Decemberists

Performer: Jenny Conlee
Chris Funk
Nate Query
Colin Meloy
Rachel Flotard
Rob Moose; Performer
Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Arranger: Rob Moose; Composer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

8. Carolina Low

by The Decemberists

Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Performer: Rachel Fykes
Colin Meloy
Moorea Masa; Performer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

9. Better Not Wake the Baby

by The Decemberists

Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Performer: John Moen
Jenny Conlee
Chris Funk
Nate Query
Colin Meloy
Kelly Hogan; Performer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

10. Anti-Summersong

by The Decemberists

Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Performer: Rob Moose
John Moen
Moorea Masa
Jenny Conlee
Chris Funk
Nate Query
Colin Meloy
Kelly Hogan; Performer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

11. Easy Come, Easy Go

by The Decemberists

Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Performer: John Moen
Jenny Conlee
Chris Funk
Nate Query
Colin Meloy
Rachel Flotard; Performer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

12. Mistral

by The Decemberists

Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Performer: Rachel Flotard
Jenny Conlee
Chris Funk
Nate Query
Colin Meloy
Kelly Hogan; Performer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

13. 12/17/12

by The Decemberists

Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Performer: Colin Meloy
Rachel Flotard; Performer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

14. A Beginning Song

by The Decemberists

Primary Artist: The Decemberists; Main Performer
Performer: Rob Moose
John Moen
Anna Fritz
Jenny Conlee
Chris Funk
Kyleen King
Nate Query
Patti King
Colin Meloy
Rachel Flotard; Performer
Composer: Colin Meloy; Composer
Lyricist: Colin Meloy; Composer
Artist: The Decemberists; Production
Producer: Tucker Martine; Production
L L C: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Music Publisher: Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other
Administered By B M G Rights Management ( U S): Osterozhna Music (bmi)/music Of Stage Three (bmi); Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

52 minutes and 57 seconds

Explicit

None

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Booklet

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16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative, Indie, Baroque Pop, Folk-Rock

Label

Rough Trade

Music Distribution Service

Beggars Group Digital LTD

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 19, 2015

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883870075664

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What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World

What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World