The Decemberists Announce New Double Album 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again'

Set to release on June 14, the album marks the band's return with their first project in six years, featuring collaborations with The Shins' James Mercer and R.E.M's Mike Mills.

• The Decemberists reveal their ninth studio album, 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again', their first since a six-year hiatus.
• The new double album, produced by Colin Meloy and Tucker Martine, is set to feature star-studded collaborations.
• A 19-minute prog rock single, 'Joan In The Garden', has been shared, inspired by a Joan of Arc narrative.
• The album, described as the band's most empathetic and accessible, is structured as a double LP split into four thematic sides.
• The Decemberists also plan an expansive North American tour starting April 30, with performances in the UK as well.

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