Austinist: Austinist Show Review: The Decemberists at Stubb's

Lesbian Police

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:04:18 -0600

The lesbians were there for the inside show.

Lesbian Police

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:53:27 -0600

The multitudes of lesbians were there for the inside show.

APV

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:10:30 -0600

I think that there were at least 17 thousand people still waiting in line for will call when the first song started.

JT

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 09:41:17 -0600

Why do people insist that a band loses/will lose its credibility when they sign with a major label? Why would it bad for the fans? Colin thinks that signing with Capitol Records was a good thing for the band and they're happy with the amount of creativity that they have. Quit mourning for something that isn't lost.

Declan McManus

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:02:02 -0600

1.5 million units to break even? Who are you? George W Bush with that craptastic fuzzy math? If it took 1.5 million units to break even, major labels would be so far in the red it would be absurd. There are only a couple dozen albums that sniff that number every year at this point, yet major labels continue to exist and be profitable. Most albums don't even go gold (500k) and the label still makes money on them.

78722

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 02:08:07 -0600

The last time I saw that many lesbians in line, Patrice Pike was passed out in my bathroom.

lauri

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:22:19 -0600

how could you leave in the middle of the encore? it was glorious.

pd

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:14:11 -0600

"Why did the band sign with a major label?" Tony, I agree that the worst thing that could happen to a band's fans is the band getting famous. I would love to have the Decemberists still be my best kept secret! But, good for Meloy and Co. for getting the attention they deserve. Plus, for them to be so bold as to have their major label debut be a concept album based on an obscure Japanese folk tale screams indie cred.

John

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 21:47:32 -0600

Indie cred, schmindie cred. The Crane Wife is a terrific album that will be on many critic's top ten lists, they put on wonderful live shows and seem to genuinely enjoy what they do. And where did you get the statistic that 1.5 million units is the break even point for a major label? Doesn't it depend entirely upon how much the album cost initially in production and promotion? Lord knows if the GnR album ever sees the light of day, it'll take waaaayyy more than 1.5 million to be in the black.

Tony Velasco

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:34:01 -0600

The Decemberists sold 17,859 copies of "Crane Wife" last week (44,192 cumulative). Looks like this ain't gonna be a big seller. Given that a major label must sell about 1.5 million units to break even, it begs the question: Why did the band sign with a major label? The Decemberists have sacrificed their indie cred and potentially their long-term future as a band.

eric "E Money" Uhlir

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:30:12 -0600

Flattery, my dear, will get you EVERYwhere.

pd

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:30:16 -0600

Maybe it was just where I was standing, but the Decemberist fans at this show seemed pretty stiff...esp. compared to their ACL Fest performance last year.

Bre

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:57:12 -0600

Note to Colin Meloy: call me. For serious.

Paige

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:40:46 -0600

We're all smarter now. Also, in addition to Allen's typically brilliant writing, Eric's photos are truly fantastic. Jaw-droppingly great. Wonderful all around, guys.

allen

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:10:15 -0600

ahh, hilarious :)

Eric Uhlir

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:00:46 -0600

Chicory = Chick Corea = Jazz great. It's a pun ;)

odam

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:59:55 -0600

That is a jazz/piano joke. Keith Jarrett is a legendary jazz pianist, as in CHICK COREA. get it? chicory/chick corea? ah, high-browed good times all around. great review, btw.

Lily Hashbrowns

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:54:32 -0600

Great review of the night Allen. Wish I could have seen you last night, didn't know you'd be there. Anyway, it was a spectacular show even though I'm not a huge fan of Stubb's large shows. The night was perfect and so was their music. Loved it!

allen

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:50:59 -0600

thanks for pointing that out, audrey

Emily

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:50:39 -0600

Thoughts on the opening band, anyone?

Audrey

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:46:40 -0600

They didn't play Yankee Bayonet, but the did play The Perfect Crime #2.

Audrey

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:44:43 -0600

They didn't play Yankee Bayonet, but they did play The Perfect Crime #2.