Light Upon The Lake marks the culmination of a short, but incredibly intense, creative period for the band. To say that Whitney is more than the sum of it's parts would be a criminal understatement.
This album exists as a duality, running the spectrum of human emotions from playful optimism and visceral affirmations of life to heartbreak, loss, fear, and loneliness.
'Between You and Me' features some of Flyte's best work to date and showcases collaborations with the likes of Ethan Johns (producer) and Aimee Mann ("Alabaster").
The Decemberists know that the psychology of a culture at war is complex; that historical archetypes can inform the masses on current events far better than the evening news; and that life is ultimately a spectacular and colorful pageant.