The Decemberists Tickets

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, indie folk rock band The Decemberists entered the music scene in 2000. The band has found immense fame for their concept albums that are full of literary tunes. The Decemberists will soon treat the fans with their seventh studio album, "What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World" and has announced a North American tour in its support. This will be the band's first extended trek in over three years and will kick start in March in Portland. The tour will stretch through April as The Decemberists will be stopping in the Midwest and also along the East Coast. The excitement is building and The Decemberists tickets sales are on the rise.

The Decemberists is led by the singer Colin Meloy, who left his town Montana and parted ways with the band Tarkio after being inspired by the emerging music scene in Portland. His incredible storytelling style and powerful lyricism has taken the band to its current position. The five-piece ensemble further comprise of multi-instrumentalist Jenny Conlin, Nate Query as the bassist, guitarist Chris Funk and drummer John Moen. The Decemberists took their first steps in the music industry with a five-song EP and later signed with Hush Records. With them the band released their debut studio album "Castaways & Cutouts". The album found moderate success and in 2003, The Decemberists signed with the famed label Kill Rock Stars to release their sophomore album "Her Majesty". A symphonic indie pop album, it had a theatrical touch to it and Meloy's dark lyrical imagery. It received reasonable reviews and slowly the band was making its place in the industry.

The Decemberists finally found their breakthrough with "Picaresque". Released in 2005, it treated the fans to folk-rock melodies and lyrics by Meloy explored the moral grounds in a corrupt society. In 2006 the band came out with their fourth album "The Crane Wife" and it was called the best album of that year by the National Public Radio. With the album, The Decemberists further refined and magnified their strengths, employing numerous musical styles to tell their stories. It produced popular numbers like O Valencia! and The Perfect Crime #2. "The Hazards of Love" followed next in 2009 and had all the ingredients that made it a perfect indie rock album. It was a glorious package of metal thunder, folk rock and heavy beats, orchestral strings as well as a children's choir.

The Decemberists have always based their albums on historical events and folklore. Their sixth record, "The King Is Dead" is inspired by Colin's favorite band The Smiths' popular album "The Queen is Dead". The album had a more atmospheric touch to it, with slightly less rock. It also includes orchestral arrangements along with country-folk beats. The Decemberists have blended folk and rock well and the lyrics craft an emotional and pastoral image. Critics have called it an unexpected treat with attractive songs.

"What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World" is the band's latest album that's set for late January release. According to the members it's a "coherent, mostly engaging, albeit slightly overlong piece of work." Once the album comes out, The Decemberists will hit the road and will perform live in numerous US cities. So are you ready with your The Decemberists tickets? Yes, they are available now, so get yours right away.