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The Decemberists: Picaresque - VINYL LPTitle: Picaresque Artist: The Decemberists Label: Kill Rock Stars Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 759656042512 Genre: Indie Rock Pop Release Date: 2005 09 13 Number of Discs: 2 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, perhaps most importantly, that life is ultimately a spectacular and colorful pageant. They remind US
Title: PicaresqueArtist: The Decemberists
Label: Kill Rock Stars
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 759656042512
Genre: Indie Rock/Pop
Release Date: 2005-09-13
Number of Discs: 2
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, perhaps most importantly, that life is ultimately a spectacular and colorful pageant. They remind US that, on any given day, we might rub shoulders with rogue spies and runaway prostitutes, child monarchs and vengeful mariners, boy ghosts, couples contemplating suicide, cannibals and drowning angels. This existence is indeed a spectacle to be revered. In August of 2004, Rachel Blumberg, Jenny Conlee, Chris Funk, Colin Meloy, and Nate Query set up shop at a former Baptist church in Portland, Oregon. With co-producer Chris Walla at the controls, the five musicians collectively known as the Decemberists emerged three weeks later with the bulk of the work completed for Picaresque (Kill Rock Stars - March 22, 2005), their most ambitious and realized effort to date.
Tracks:
1.1 Infanta
1.2 We Both Go Down Together
1.3 Eli, the Barrow Boy
1.4 Sporting Life
1.5 Bagman's Gambit
1.6 From My Own True Love (Lost at Sea)
1.7 16 Military Wives
1.8 Engine Driver
1.9 On the Bus Mall
1.10 Mariner's Revenge Song
1.11 Of Angels and Angles
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★★★★★ 5
Great for better understanding Iran's strategic perspectives
Format: Hardcover
The book moves through the growth of Iran's strategic history since the 1979 revolution. By the time it gets to the last 100 pages its very interesting as far as understanding Iran's perspective. Also found it chilling how foreboding many parts were in light of what is happening right now
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great book to understand Iran's strategy in a historical context
Nasr provides a solid understanding of Iran both in contemporary and historical context. It makes the case clear what and how Iran is thinking. Reading it at the time of Us-Israel and Iran war helped make sense of the news media, which often follows shallow analysis.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Iran’s Strategic Error.
Format: Audiobook
Excellent discussion of Iran’s grand strategy in what they believe will protect their Nation as they continue as the world’s pariah. The book is well written and clearly lays out the history of Iran over the past 50-60 years and why they are implementing this strategy albeit a failed one, and the results. The Ayatollahs continue to pursue the destruction of Israel and struggle via terrorism and supporting war proxies to become the regions power, instead of pursuing economic wealth. This book describes the how’s and whys of this failed strategy. Good reading
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Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Highly Recommend
Format: Hardcover
A must read, especially during the current circumstances, for anyone wanting to have a better understanding of the nuanced Iranian political strategy. This book not only clarifies how the current government of Iran thinks and operates but also why it does what it does. Contrary to the western narrow and wrongheaded perception of the Iranian regime as an fanatical religious theocracy, the book lays bare different approches the Iranian government takes to different problems and shows how many of those decisions are not based on religious convictions. Decisions are made for pragmatic and historical reasons and until the Western governments understand what the issues are, they will not be able to find a path forward that does not include violence, war, and mass casualties.
During these times that you have ignorant American Senators that push for war on behalf of a foreign government and don't know the most basic facts about Iran, I wish every American and European politician would read this book before uttering another word.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2025
★★★★★ 5
A good explanation of Iran’s conduct
I think this book explains quite well how Iranian leaders think and why the country is so engaged in various conflicts in the Middle East.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025
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