The Decemberists

They are an indie folk rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy. The band's debut EP, 5 Songs, was self-released in 2001. Their sixth full-length album, The King Is Dead, was released on 14 January 2011, by Capitol Records. It was the band's third record with the label.

Members:

Colin Meloy (lead singer, songwriter, guitar, bouzouki, harmonica)
Chris Funk (guitar, multi-instrumentalist)
Jenny Conlee (Hammond organ, accordion, melodica, piano, keyboards, synthesizer, harmonica)
Nate Query (bass guitar, double bass, cello) – except Her Majesty... and Billy Liar single
John Moen (drums, backing vocals, melodica, guitar) – The Crane Wife, The Hazards of Love and The King Is Dead
Sara Watkins (Violin, backing vocals, keyboards, guitar) – 2011 Winter/Spring Tour

Discography:

Castaways and Cutouts (2002)
Her Majesty the Decemberists (2003)
Picaresque (2005)
The Crane Wife (2006)
The Hazards of Love (2009)
The King Is Dead (2011)

Hits:

Billy liar (Her Majesty the Decemberists 03) /
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Sixteen military waves (Picaresque 05) /
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O Valencia! (The Crane Wife 06) /
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The rake's song (The Hazards of Love 09) /
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Down by the water (The King Is Dead 11) /
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January himn (The King Is Dead 11) /
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This is why we fight (The King Is Dead 11) /
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Calamity song (The King Is Dead 11) /
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One engine (Non Album 12) /
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The Decemberists live:

Rise to Me - Live
"This is Why We Fight" (on Jimmy Kimmel live)
"Calamity Song" (on Jimmy Kimmel live)

Official Website: The Decemberists