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Classic Interview: 

Few lyricists today weave a story as intricate and involving as Will Sheff, lead singer and songwriter (not to mention sole constant member) of Okkervil River. Sheff’s tales of heartache and addiction populated 2002’s Don’t Fall In Love With Everyone You See and 2003’s Down the River of Golden Dreams with living, breathing characters. But with 2005’s incredible, haunting Black Sheep Boy, Sheff rendered emotions even more bare—like the soundtrack to a Diane Arbus photograph. The success of Black Sheep Boy afforded a new sense of confidence in a singer who has often said he chose music for its inevitable path to failure. With that confidence, Sheff has stepped onto a (slightly) sunnier side of the street on the surprisingly upbeat The Stage Names. (via :.. Okkervil River | Under The Radar ..:)