If The Decemberists are carrying the standard for literate chamber pop full of tragic Dickensian characters and anachronistic instrumentation then Man Man are those tragic Dickensian characters playing shirtless and toothless in the alley, banging on soup pots to the delight of harlots, urchins and art house rock fans everywhere. Six Demon Bag is full of odd-ball sea shanties, guttural grinds and drunken dirges - it is relentless, inventive, inclusive, original and filthy feeling fun. Think Liars interpreting Oliver Twist at the Moulin Rouge.
