It was originally reported that the Decemberists were going to go the current events route and play “Valerie Plame” for their Election Day-eve spot on Conan. Instead, they offered up a tiny Obama button and Always The Bridesmaid Vol. 2 A-side “Days Of Elaine.” Guess they didn’t want to offend O’Brien with “O New England“‘s conflicted view of Boston. More likely, it was good timing: Vol. 2 came out today. You can watch the performance at Hulu. Conan’s very impressed by the rhythm guitar.
Always The Bridesmaid: Volume I and Volume II are out now digitally via Capitol and on 12″ vinyl via The Decemberists’ Y.A.B.B./Jealous Butcher. Volume III’s out 12/2. You can pre-order the complete bundle here. The band’s working on their next full-length, Hazards Of Love.
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Colin does sneak in an “Obama” after some of the Oh Oh Oh’s.
Also, who was the invisible person singing back-up?
HAHA I heard him sneak the Obama line in there. Is it just me or are the Decemberists starting to suck.
Chip: Mostly John on the drums, but some of the choruses had Jenny and Chris as well.
I was really weary about these new songs but they have grown on me immensely including this one. That said, the stuff Colin played from the new album on his solo tour sounded really great and I cannot wait for the full band arrangements.
I don’t know this new song sounds a little too campy for me.