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Indie pop band from portland, Oregon, fronted by Colin Meloy. Have released 4 full length albums, the most recent of which, 'The Crane Wife' was released in 2006 on the major label Capitol Records. Named after the atmosphere associated with December and the Decemberist revolt ( explaining the use of the national anthem of the Soviet Union as an introduction at many of their shows).

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