Decemberists Cover The Grateful Dead

[Northern Wish]

Even when frontman Colin Meloy grows his mutton chops all the way out Wolfman-style, very little about the Decemberists screams "Deadhead". But people can surprise you. On their new 7" single, the Decemberists cover the Grateful Dead's "Row Jimmy".

The cover is the B-side to "January Hymn", from the band's forthcoming stripped-down album The King Is Dead. The single will be released December 14 in conjunction with the Record Store Day people.