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Re: Album of the day (#5550): The Crane Wife by The Decemberists

Johnnyo — Sun, 8 Mar 2026 13:21:34 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 03/08/2026 17:21

A close second after

The Hazards Of Love (2009) by The Decemberists

As my favourite decemberists album

Re: Album of the day (#5550): The Crane Wife by The Decemberists

Romanelli — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 07:35:30 GMT

Author: Romanelli

Posted: 03/01/2026 12:35

I love this album very much. My own band performs "Yankee Bayonet"...it's such a fun song to do. Always a good time to sing about "the bellies and the bones and the bile".

The title tracks are excellent as well.

Re: Album of the day (#5550): The Crane Wife by The Decemberists

DommeDamian — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 03:13:04 GMT

Author: DommeDamian

Posted: 03/01/2026 08:13

Great album. My second favorite after Picaresque. Contains true gems and has a super strong first half.

Re: Album of the day (#5550): The Crane Wife by The Decemberists

HoldenM — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:52:35 GMT

Author: HoldenM

Posted: 02/28/2026 22:52

There are few albums whose sadness cut through me quite as deep as this one. Still a masterpiece.

Track picks
1. The Crane Wife 3
2. The Island: Come & See/The Landlords Daughter/You'll Not Feel The Drowning
4. O Valencia!
9. The Crane Wife 1 & 2
10. Sons And Daughters

Album of the day (#5550): The Crane Wife by The Decemberists

BestEverAlbums — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:26 GMT

Author: BestEverAlbums

Posted: 02/28/2026 21:00

Today's album of the day

The Crane Wife by The Decemberists (View album | Buy this album)

Year: 2006.
Country:
The Decemberists discography rank: 1 (out of 17 listed on BEA)
2006 rank: 12
2000s rank: 125
Overall rank: 778
Average rating: 78/100 (from 446 votes).

Tracks:
1. The Crane Wife 3
2. The Island: Come & See/The Landlords Daughter/You'll Not Feel The Drowning
3. Yankee Bayonet (I Will Be Home Then)
4. O Valencia!
5. The Perfect Crime #2
6. When The War Came
7. Shankill Butchers
8. Summersong
9. The Crane Wife 1 & 2
10. Sons And Daughters

indicates a top-rated track.

Top voted comments:

"Top notch storytelling, catchy melodies, and tracks that roll from one to another will ease. A 21st century masterpiece."
- junodog4 (Rating: 85/100)
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"An incredibly strong album. Crane Wife 3 is one of the most perfect pop songs. The medley that follows beautifully recreates prog circa 1970. Bliss!"
- tomr37 (Rating: 95/100)
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