Description: The record a set of 10 concise, country-based tracks marks a deliberate turn towards simplicity (sixth studio album) after the group's wildly ambitious and widely acclaimed 2009 song-cycle The Hazards of Love. (most pastoral) Produced once again by Tucker Martine, The King Is Dead features special guest appearances by Americana luminary Gillian Welch on seven songs and legendary R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck on three songs.
Release Date: January 18, 2011 Genre(s): Folk Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
Critic | Rating |
Prog Archives | 3 out of 5 |
EzineArticles | 8 out of 10 |
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