The Hazards of Love

~ Release by The Decemberists (see all versions of this release, 6 available)

Annotation

Recorded July - September 2008 at Flora in Portland, OR. Mixed in October 2008 at Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, OR.
Mastered at SAE.

Booklet includes lyrics and illustrations of characters: Margaret, William, Rake, Queen.

℗© 2009 Capitol Records, LLC.
Printed in USA. Made in USA.
Music from EMI

Annotation last modified on 2017-01-18 09:45 UTC.

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
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1Prelude
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
cello:
Collin Oldham (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ] and synthesizer:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
viola:
Adam Hoornstra (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
violin:
Keiko Araki (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Greg Ewer (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
background vocals [backing voice]:
Jim James (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
Prelude (The Hazards of Love) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
composer:
Colin Meloy
33:04
2The Hazards of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles Won’t Wrestle the Thistles Undone)
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
acoustic guitar:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
double bass [upright bass]:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
drums (drum set) [the drums] and background vocals [backing voice]:
John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
synthesizer and Wurlitzer electric piano [Wurlitzer piano]:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
tenor guitar:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
The Hazards of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles Won’t Wrestle the Thistles Undone) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
4.54:19
3A Bower Scene
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
bass guitar:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
drums (drum set) [the drums]:
John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
electric guitar:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
hammered dulcimer and piano:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ]:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
A Bower Scene (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
42:09
4Won’t Want for Love (Margaret in the Taiga)
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
12 string guitar [12-string acoustic guitar]:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
drums (drum set) [the drums] and background vocals [backing voice]:
John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
electric bass guitar [electric bass]:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
electric guitar:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ] and piano:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
guest vocals:
Becky Stark (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
Won’t Want for Love (Margaret in the Taiga) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
4.354:07
5The Hazards of Love 2 (Wager All)
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
acoustic guitar:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
drums (drum set) [the drums]:
John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
electric bass guitar [electric bass]:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
electric guitar:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ] and piano:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
percussion:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
guest background vocals [backing voice]:
Becky Stark (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
The Hazards of Love 2 (Wager All) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
3.54:25
6The Queen’s Approach
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
The Queen’s Approach (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
2.50:29
7Isn’t It a Lovely Night?
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
accordion:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
acoustic guitar:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
double bass [upright bass]:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
drums (drum set) [the drums]:
John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
pedal steel guitar and synthesizer:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
guest vocals:
Becky Stark (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
Isn’t It a Lovely Night? (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
3.53:39
8The Wanting Comes in Waves / Repaid
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
acoustic guitar:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
double bass [upright bass] and electric bass guitar [electric bass]:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
drums (drum set) [the drums] and percussion:
John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
electric guitar:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ], harpsichord and piano:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
synthesizer:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
guest background vocals [backing voice] and guest vocals:
Shara Nova (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
Repaid (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
part of:
The Wanting Comes in Waves / Repaid
recording of:
The Wanting Comes in Waves (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
part of:
The Wanting Comes in Waves / Repaid
recording of:
The Wanting Comes in Waves / Repaid (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
4.356:26
9An Interlude
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
acoustic guitar:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
bouzouki:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
guest electric guitar:
Robyn Hitchcock (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
An Interlude (The Hazards of Love) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
composer:
Colin Meloy
31:40
10The Rake’s Song
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
acoustic guitar:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
drums (drum set) [the drums]:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09), Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
electric bass guitar [electric bass]:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
percussion and other vocals [yelling]:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
guest other vocals [yelling]:
Shara Nova (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
part of:
Paste: Best Music of 2009 (So Far): Josh Jackson songs (number: 9)
recording of:
The Rake's Song (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
3.53:16
11The Abduction of Margaret
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
drums (drum set) [the drums]:
John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
electric bass guitar [electric bass]:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
electric guitar:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
hammered dulcimer, piano and synthesizer:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ]:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
guest vocals:
Becky Stark (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
The Abduction of Margaret (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
4.52:07
12The Queen’s Rebuke / The Crossing
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
baritone guitar:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
bass guitar:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
drums (drum set) [the drums]:
John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
electric guitar:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ]:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
guest vocals:
Shara Nova (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
The Queen’s Rebuke / The Crossing (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
4.53:56
13Annan Water
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
accordion and Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ]:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
acoustic guitar:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
autoharp, hammered dulcimer, hurdy gurdy [hurdy-gurdy], mandolin, Marxophone and synthesizer:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
double bass [upright bass]:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
membranophone [hand drum] and percussion:
John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
Annan Water (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
4.55:11
14Margaret in Captivity
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
acoustic guitar:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
bass guitar [bowed bass], electric bass guitar [electric bass] and synthesizer:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
cello:
Collin Oldham (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
drums (drum set) [the drums]:
John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
electric guitar:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ] and piano:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
viola:
Adam Hoornstra (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
violin:
Keiko Araki (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Greg Ewer (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
background vocals [backing voice] and guest background vocals:
Jim James (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
guest vocals:
Becky Stark (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
Margaret in Captivity (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
4.353:08
15The Hazards of Love 3 (Revenge!)
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
cello:
Collin Oldham (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
harpsichord:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
percussion:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
synthesizer:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
viola:
Adam Hoornstra (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
violin:
Keiko Araki (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Greg Ewer (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Natalie Briare (from 2008-07 until 2008-09), Clara Ell (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Joseph Ell (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
The Hazards of Love 3 (Revenge!) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
43:22
16The Wanting Comes in Waves (reprise)
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
acoustic guitar:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
bass guitar:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
cello:
Collin Oldham (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
drums (drum set) [the drums]:
John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
electric guitar:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ], harpsichord and piano:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
viola:
Adam Hoornstra (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
violin:
Keiko Araki (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Greg Ewer (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
additional guest background vocals and guest background vocals [backing voice]:
Jim James (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Shara Nova (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
The Wanting Comes in Waves (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
part of:
The Wanting Comes in Waves / Repaid
4.51:31
17The Hazards of Love 4 (The Drowned)
assistant recording engineer:
Rich Hipp
recording engineer and mixer:
Tucker Martine
producer:
The Decemberists and Tucker Martine
acoustic guitar and guitar [Nashville guitar]:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
banjo and pedal steel guitar:
Chris Funk (Portland multi-instrumentalist, member of The Decemberists) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
bass guitar:
Nate Query (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
cello:
Collin Oldham (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
drums (drum set) [the drums]:
John Moen (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ], Marxophone and piano:
Jenny Conlee (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
viola:
Adam Hoornstra (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
violin:
Keiko Araki (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Greg Ewer (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
guest background vocals [backing voice]:
Rebecca Gates (from 2008-07 until 2008-09), Jim James (from 2008-07 until 2008-09) and Becky Stark (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
vocals:
Colin Meloy (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
strings [string] arranger:
Jenny Conlee and Nate Query
recorded at:
Flora in Portland, Oregon, United States (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
mixed at:
Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, United States (in 2008-10)
recording of:
The Hazards of Love 4 (The Drowned) (from 2008-07 until 2008-09)
lyricist and composer:
Colin Meloy
4.355:57