Did Something Just Now I've Never Done Before

I sent cash in the direction of the Decemberists. Never did that before, I don't think. I know I've never bought a record. And though I've seen 'em probably 10 times or so, I think it was always for free in either record stores or at things like NXNW. Pretty sure I've never paid admission, mostly cause I've never much been into them enough to pay cash money to see them play. But they've always had a few songs that I've enjoyed.

And today I heard that new number, Down By The Water, on the radio again and man I like that song. I first heard it when Meloy was playing prior to Darnielle at CMJ a few months ago (again: free show) and was impressed with it then, and WRSI's been playing it semiregularly since then.

So today after I heard it again I figured I'd get it off the Itunes. But it was free!

So then I figured I'd go ahead and download 16 Military Wives cause I hadn't heard it in awhile and recalled it fondly. And then while I was at it I got California One, for exactly the same reasons. But those cost actual money. But, I figured, what the hell. It's about time.

So, Colin Meloy and John Moen and whatever the rest of your names are: you've got me to thank for that $1.98 minus whatever cut Itunes and then Kill Rock Stars and Hush take.

Also: you guys still on Capitol? If so, really?