Interview with Tom Skilling the Music Critic

After years of being the premiere weatherman of Chicagoland, Tom has made the career move towards music criticism in reviewing the Decemberists’ classic release, The Crane Wife.

incandescentbanter: So Tom, we will get right to it, does this album deserve all of the acclaim?

Tom: Absolutely, The Crane Wife will always brighten up a rainy day for me. It shines with beautiful harmony, douses with multi-instrumental songs, and catches your attention with a blizzard of catchy riffs.

incandescentbanter: Low points, high points of the album?

Tom: I can honestly say, these isnt much to say when it comes to low points, Shankill Butchers is probably the weakest song. But the first four songs form a perfect storm of awesome.

incandescentbanter: So whats the forecast for the future of The Crane Wife?

Tom: If we look at the radar, Id say its one of those CDs that only has a 10% chance of going out of style.

Incandescentbanter: Well thank you weatherman, for the interview.

Tom: I have the same exact face in every picture.

The Decemberists

The Crane Wife

Capitol (2006)

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