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So if you haven’t already picked up your free download of Golden Opportunities, you need to mozey on over to Okkervil River and download it.

It’s not often that a band offers an entire album for free, but I think it’s the greatest Christmas present a band can give!

Golden Opportunities is a collection of 9 songs (mostly covers) recorded while on tour from 2006-2007. The album is currently offered in mp3 form @ 192 kbps. I’m not sure how long this album will be available, so get it while you can. Enjoy!

Also check out the original Okkervil River post.

I don’t really know why I am so surprised by Okkervil River. Maybe it’s because they are from Texas (I don’t know of another Indie band from Texas, especially a band this amazing! Post a comment if you know of one), maybe it’s because the band has an organ (I am of the opinion that adding a rock organ to a band instantly increases it’s awesomeness), or maybe it’s because they write really solid Indie Rock. Whatever the reason, they are refreshingly good.

Their sound is a good mix of Indie Rock with some elements of Indie Folk infused throughout and laced with hauntingly mellow vocals and lyrics. I kinda hate to use the word “country” in any post, but the overall feel from lots of Okkervil River’s songs is kind of that of a backwoods bar band, very deliberate and dark.

Okkervil River has released some really great albums, (you really need to hear Black Sheep Boy) and they plan to release a new album in August. The band has also announced its Fall ‘07 tour schedule which you can check out on their website. Also, the band will release The Stage Names on Aug. 7th.

• OkkervilRiver.com
• Okkervil River on Jound.com

I’m also thoroughly impressed that so many of Okkervil River’s songs are available free for download…
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