“We did the whole album at festivals – the opposite of what you’re supposed to do. In some ways there was boldness, but it was also self-sabotage”: The Decemberists’ prog credentials

The Decemberists.

Grammy-nominated Portland, Oregon rockers The Decemberists cite Roxy Music and British folk as influences, delight in creating concept albums and embrace the concept of musical theatre. In 2018, as they released eighth album I’ll Be Your Girl, we asked leader Colin Meloy about the band’s prog credentials.

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