The Decemberists Premiere New Single, “Lake Song”

Image Courtesy of Autumn DeWildeThe Decemberists have released "Lake Song," another track from their forthcoming album, What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World. The acoustically-driven "Lake Song" is a quieter, earthier contrast to the more upbeat "Make You Better," the first single from the new record. You can watch the lyric video for "Lake Song" on YouTube.

What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World is the follow-up to 2011's The King is Dead, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. That album's single, "Down by the Water," received a Grammy nomination in the Best Rock Song category.

The Decemberists will be performing "Make it Better" on the December 3 episode of Conan. A few months later, the band will begin their trek across North America in support of What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World. The tour begins March 21 in their hometown of Portland, Oregon and wraps up April 13 in Nashville, Tennessee.

What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World, featuring "Lake Song" and "Make You Better," will be released on January 20.


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