The Decemberists - This Is Why We Fight

[mjb1124]

From their sixth album The King Is Dead. This has already become their biggest success at Alternative, having cracked the top 30 on Mediabase.

I'm getting major 80's college rock vibes here - it sounds like a cross between R.E.M. and The Smiths. "O Valencia" is still my favorite from them, but I'm glad they're finally having success.

[HC]

On two side notes: "Down By the Water" is their lead single on the AAA format and I think it's one of the best songs they've done.
Also, the fact their album debuted at #1 seems insane to me.

I like this song. You're right on the early REM comparison. The whole album has that sound to it because Peter Buck worked with them on it. It really works for them.

[theundecider]

"Down By The Water" is a fantastic song.

I also am liking "This Is Why We Fight" and "Rox In The Box".

[TotallyEnormousExtinctDinosaur]

I like this a lot. It's not one of those songs that I want to rush to download and play over and over, but I enjoy it when I hear it.