For Real by Okkervil River

For Real is great pop. It's melodramatic, delivered with energy, deft contrast, and an excellent sense of timing and pacing.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/jag/forreal.mp3

Pop Lie by Okkervil River

We've all fallen for a Pop Lie, and this one is so catchy I just have to lie along.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/jag/poplie.mp3

Wake And Be Fine by Okkervil River

"Adrift above indifferent clouds. Our hearts are crashing loudly
On some rock where the gulls whine, Wake and be Fine." Fantastic images set to beautiful dark pop.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/jag/wakeandbefine.mp3

Our Life Is Not A Movie Or Maybe by Okkervil River

Lush catchy alternative pop is Okkervil River's bread and butter. Our Life Is Not a Movie or Maybe shows that they are masters of their craft, wielding alternative music tropes with impressive skill.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/jag/ourlifeisnot.mp3

Black by Okkervil River

Melodramatic delivery is a must when you use lines like "You should wreck his life the way that he wrecked yours," as Okkervil River does with admirable enthusiasm in Black.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/jag/black.mp3

The President Is Dead by Okkervil River

Okkervil River manage to news that The President is Dead and turn it towards memories of a beautiful day in a simple life.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/jag/thepresidentsdead.mp3