The Decemberists' 2014 single "Make You Better" offered a preview of their more straightforward songwriting on the subsequent "What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World." The track pairs Colin Meloy's distinctive lyrical style with a driving, accessible arrangement.
- "Make You Better" was released on December 2, 2014, by the independent label Rough Trade Records.
- The single features a B-side titled "The Going To Hell For Drinks."
- The song was produced by Tucker Martine, who also produced the band's next album, "What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World."
The Decemberists are a Portland, Oregon-based band known for their baroque, literate, and often nautical-themed indie rock. In late 2014, they were preparing to release their seventh studio album, "What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World."
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