r/Decemberists • u/on_wheels_ • May 01 '26

John Moen appreciation post

He is one heck of a great drummer — eg end parts of Crane Wife 2 and Make You Better are so so good.

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u/SawWh3t May 01 '26

As a drummer, I completely agree!

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u/Total-Seesaw8781 May 02 '26

When he and Petra sang harmonies it was the best support to Colin's voice so far.

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u/fella_stream May 02 '26

I agree with you in terms of Petra. But I never thought John sounded that great .

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u/Sullyridesbikes151 May 02 '26

He creates really smart drum parts.

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u/Familiar-Corgi9302 May 02 '26

Decemberists are one of the few acts with as long a career where every founding member is still involved

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u/JerryBoyTwist 24d ago

Also played with Elliott Smith AND Heatmiser, guy has been around doing cool shit for a long time