The Decemberists’ 2009 concept album, "The Hazards of Love," is a sprawling, operatic folk-rock epic. It proved to be their most commercially successful release, reaching number 14 on the Billboard 200.
- The album was produced by Tucker Martine and recorded at The Bunker studio in Portland, Oregon.
- The album's narrative tells the story of two lovers, Margaret and William, facing supernatural obstacles.
- The release was accompanied by a multi-part animated music video for the lead single "The Rake's Song."
The Decemberists are a Portland, Oregon-based band known for their baroque, literate, and often nautical-themed indie rock. They released "The Hazards of Love" in 2009, a period of significant commercial success and artistic ambition for the group.
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