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They issued a double cd last year that is a compilation of pretty much everything Tarkio ever put out, it's called Omnibus.
I highly recommend checking it out if you like the Decemberists. It has a more rootsy feel, with some songs even having an alt-country feel, and it fucking roolz. Still weird and strange songs with bizarre content, but if you are into the Decemberists, you are probably into the freaky shit. ;)
Anyways, give 'em a listen.
Tarkio rocked, I saw them live quite a bit when I first moved to Missoula. "Helena Won't Get Stoned" is a chorus that pops into my mind at least once a month, and runs pretty well non-stop whenever I visit the town of Helena.
I can't get into the Decemberists, the whole "sea shanty" vibe seems phony to me. I mean, when did Colin Meloy spend years on the open seas anyway? Sheesh.:D
He's just channeling ye old bards and minstrels from the days of yor.
I like it. His lyrics often blow my mind. Like, how the hell did he come up with that? I think he reads a lot of Dragonlance paperbacks.
I remember them playing a lot when I was in college....but I never went. What a retard. :nonono2: