This is The Decemberists playing “All Arise!,” which is found on their 2011 album, The King is Dead. The Decemberists grow on me with every new release. This album shows influences coming from American, rather than English, sources. Gillian Welch and Peter Buck make guest appearances, so that’s cool, too.
The King is Dead topped the American charts, which is encouraging. I don’t know the last time an album that could fairly be described as alt-country went all Number 1 on the Billboard 200. If not, please get cracking. It is not to be missed if you like The Decemberists’ characteristically pretentious lyrics, or if you enjoy alt-country or folk rock.
Sincerely,
Reverend Harris
