Castaways and Cutouts is the debut full-length album by The Decemberists, originally released May 21, 2002 on Hush Records and reissued May 6, 2003 on Kill Rock Stars. The album's title is taken from a line in the song "California One/Youth and Beauty Brigade". The album cover was made by Portland artist Carson Ellis, long-time girlfriend (and now wife) of Colin Meloy. She has created artwork for each of the band's albums. Read more on Last.fm.
The Decemberists is a folk rock band which formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon, United States. The band currently consists of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, pedal steel guitar), Jenny Conlee (organ, piano, accordion), Nate Query (electric bass, acoustic bass, cello) and John Moen (drums). Notable former members include Rachel Blumberg (drums, vocals) and Jesse Emerson (bass).
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