Picaresqueby
Picaresque is the third studio album from The Decemberists. It was released in 2005 on the Kill Rock Stars record label. The word "picaresque" refers to a form of satirical prose originating in Spain, depicting realistically and often humorously the adventures of a low-born, roguish hero living by their wits in a corrupt society.
Track listing
Release details
- Released
- March 21st, 2005
- Type
- Album
- Genres
- Labels
- Rough TradeKill Rock StarsJealous Butcher RecordsTrifekta Records
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Professional reviews
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| AllMusic (James Christopher Monger) | |
| Blender (Ann Powers – April 2005) | |
| The Guardian (Dave Peschek – August 5, 2005) | |
| Houston Chronicle (Andrew Dansby – March 13, 2005) | |
| Pitchfork (Stephen M. Deusner – March 23, 2005) | |
| Rolling Stone (David Fricke – March 24, 2005) | |
| Spin (Laura Sinagra – April 2005) |