The Decemberists, performing at Pioneer Park this Thursday, have announced the release of their exclusive iTunes Session on August 2 with pre-order available today.

The 8-song set includes new versions of songs that span The Decemberists’ entire 10 years, from their very first EP "5 Songs" (“Shiny”) through their new chart-topping album "The King Is Dead" (“Calamity Song,” “June Hymn,” “This Is Why We Fight”).

The set also includes songs from "The Crane Wife" (“Shankill Butchers”) and "The Hazards Of Love" (“The Hazards Of Love 4 (The Drowned)”), as well as covers of Leonard Cohen’s “Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye” and Fruit Bats’ “When U Love Somebody.” The pre-order for the session launched today on the iTunes Store with “June Hymn” available instantly upon purchase.

Recorded live in a Los Angeles studio, singer/guitarist Colin Meloy, guitarist Chris Funk, keyboardist/accordionist Jenny Conlee, bassist Nate Query, and drummer John Moen were joined by touring band member Sara Watkins, who contributes background vocals, fiddle and guitar.

The track listing for the iTunes Session is as follows:

1. Calamity Song
2. Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye
3. Shankill Butchers
4. June Hymn
5. This Is Why We Fight
6. Shiny
7. The Hazards of Love 4 (The Drowned)
8. When U Love Somebody