- Record Label: Kill Rock Stars
- Release Date: Sep 9, 2003
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 38 out of 45
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Mixed: 2 out of 45
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Negative: 5 out of 45
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Dec 15, 2012This album is good. It has it's moments and several songs are so good I listened to them over and over again. However the album as a whole is lacking especially when compared to later Decemberists albums. It's worth the money but if you're thinking of getting this album as your first Decemberists album then I'd recommend you listen to one of the later albums first.
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Apr 11, 2011Meloy still needs to diversify his sound here, but it's coming along. Her Majesty is not the treasure trove of songs that their next two albums would be. Best songs: The Soldiering Life and The Chimbley Sweep.
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VincentHMar 19, 2007
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PedroPMar 13, 2007Original and well crafted from beginning to end. The evocative lyrics and the amazing creativity may make this one the best of 2003.
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RayMNov 19, 2006Lyrics are wonderfully crafted, deep and thougtful. The music itself is a work of art. God Bless you Decemberists.
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TheCriticJul 17, 2006Everyone out there, DO NOT LISTEN TO "President Bush" because all he does is say "crap" and doesn't even explain why he says so. I've been to a lot of his reviews and he embarrasses the website DO NOT LISTEN TO HIM
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PresidentBushJul 9, 2006just crap
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ShepPMar 7, 2006They have their moments, but in the end the Decemberists are just too pretentious and annoying to bear. Someone should tell the singer he's not British. He's from Montana, but you'd never know it with the psuedo-accent and the references to trousers, knickers, etc. Give me a break.
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JessicaOJul 21, 2005Listen to their CDs or see them live, either way once you hear their music you'll be a dedicated fan!
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LukeApr 16, 2005Tthe best album I have ever purchased for the sake of one song - "The Soldiering Life."
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HollySMar 26, 2005I don't normally like winy pop indie music...or whatever you classify this under, but I think this album is amazing....everything... it has great orchastration and composition and the heartfelt vocals make this album worth owning to torture your tough skinned pretentious friends :)
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JakeOct 20, 2004You've GOT to be kidding me. Insufferably pretentious horsesh-t.
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AabraJAug 10, 2004Excellent sophomore effort from this unique, uber-literate Portland, OR-based five piece. More tuneful and upbeat than "Castaways" without abandoning the soulful, mournful, sea-washed roots of their 2002 album.
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katherineAug 6, 2004one of me favs!
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VinceH.Jun 19, 2004Colin Meloy is a genius! A great collection of songs that manages to be nearly as great as their first classic, "Castaways & Cutouts". Can't wait to see them in concert.
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AsiaZJun 13, 2004Very much worth the investment. The Decemberists are sure to become one of the most respected folk rock bands around, thanks to the steady lyrical content and inspired melodies.
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BradSMay 29, 2004Awesome
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BenjaminBunnyApr 17, 2004Inventive and genuinely touching. "Red Right Ankle," "I Was Meant For The Stage" and "Los Angeles I'm Yours" are amonst the best songs of the year. Top 20/2003.
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Awards & Rankings
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Colin Meloy's songwriting makes them one of the strongest bands working today.
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The band's newfound willingness to experiment leads to overkill.
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Clever without being pretentious.