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bwana,

the most common comparison is neutral milk hotel.

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I'm not sure that I'd say they have much in common other than a similarly whiny/nasal sounding vocalist. Granted, that's a pretty big similarity.

I've enjoyed the Decemberists I've heard when they aren't in full-on "arr, matey" gimmick mode.