Castaways and Cutouts [SEP] performer
Castaways and Cutouts
Castaways and Cutouts is the first full-length album by The Decemberists, originally released on May 21, 2002, on Hush Records and reissued on May 6, 2003, on Kill Rock Stars. The album's title is taken from a lyric of the song "California One/Youth and Beauty Brigade".
The album cover was designed by the Portland artist Carson Ellis, the long-time girlfriend (now wife) of frontman Colin Meloy. She has created artwork for each of the band
's albums.
Reception.
"Castaways and Cutouts" received mostly positive reviews. The album ranked number 89 on "Under the Radar"'s Top 200 Albums of the 2000s and number 96 on "Pitchfork"s The 100 Best Albums of 2000–2004.
Track listing.
All songs written by Colin Meloy.
Personnel.
According to the liner notes of "Castaways and Cutouts".
- Colin Meloy – vocals, guitar, percussion
- Chris Funk – guitar, pedal steel, theremin
- Jenny