I know there's quite a few Okkervil River fans on this board, the boys are giving away a free covers mixtape at their official site. Although as I'm writing this it appears that the site has been suspended, presumably because of too much traffic!

Anyways, so far as I can tell you can still get the downloads from Pitchfork's link:

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news...ixtape-add-gigs

Let's hope they get that site up and running again soon, cause there's nothing worse than a promotion ruined by the limitations of technology!

Looks like the official site is up again. They've got some interesting liner notes too, check 'em out.

nice one!

So, dumb question, (from a forum newbie)

but what type of music is Okkervil River?

In my head I somehow associate them with Neutral Milk Hotel....no?

I have never heard a song by them before......hmmm, maybe that would help,
but in the meantime, any comments on the band/their style?

The awesome type!

The whole of their latest album is up on MySpace, so go listen to it... You'll probably get about half way through track 2 before you feel compelled to stop listening and go buy it. Don't worry, that's normal. You won't be disappointed.

Thank you for the link. I can't wait to listen to this.

i think especially with your nickname [brighteyes] you will not be disappointed by listening okkervil river.
...maybe you'll change your name to okkervilriver.

i agree that fans of In the Aeroplane Over the Sea would like The Stage Names.

i agree that someone with a BrightEyes username would like the vocalist in OR.

i agree that this would be a good place to visit: http://www.myspace.com/okkervilriver

personally, Our Life Is Not a Movie or Maybe is far superior to any other song on the album, but the album is really good.