THE DECEMBERISTS The Crane Wife - 10th Anniversary Edition (2016 US exclusive limited edition 32-track 5-LP Box set pressed on Red Translucent Vinyland bonus Blu-ray,. Lavish and richly textured celebration of one of modern indie-folk’s defining releases, The Crane Wife by The Decemberists returns in this beautifully assembled 10th Anniversary Box Set edition. Originally released in 2006, the album marked a boldcreative leap for the Portlandcollective, blending progressive folk, baroque pop and literary storytelling into an ambitious song cycle inspired in part by traditional Japanese folklore. Presented across multiple heavyweight vinyl discs, this deluxe anniversary collection expands upon the original album with previously unreleased demos, alternate takes, live recordings and archival material that chart the evolution of the record from intimate acoustic sketches to the fully realised studio masterpiece. Featuring fan favourites including ‘O Valencia!’, ‘Yankee Bayonet’, and the sprawling suite ‘The Island’, the album remains a stunning example of Colin Meloy’s narrative songwriting and the band’s adventurous arrangements. Housed inside a deluxe rigid 2 part case, the set includes exclusive artwork,12 page booklet featuring extensive liner notes, rare photographs and replica memorabilia plus a BLU-RAY recorded live At The 9:30 Club 2006 . An essential companion piece for longtime fans and collectors alike. Both musically ambitious and visually striking, this anniversary edition captures the enduring magic of an album that helped redefine indie rock in the mid-2000s .Both box and all contents remain in near 'As New' condition-Recommended B0025706-01).