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The Decemberists: "The Hazards of Love" album review

Mar 19, 2009, 7:28am

Colin Meloy and The Decemberists are back with, surprise, surprise, a concept album!The Hazards of Love (out Mar. 24th) follows the adventures of young Margaret, her lover William, and an evil queen. The 17-tracks on the album flow seamlessly from one to another in the telling of the narrative of, well, the hazards of love.Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark breathes life into the role of Margaret

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