Tonight's top shows: Decemberists, Ted Leo

The Decemberists: After venturing onto the cliffs of progressive rock with the 2009 concept album, “The Hazards of Love,” the Portland band returns with one of its most concise, melodic batches of songs yet, “The King is Dead,” 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Aragon, 1106 W. Lawrence, $27.25; ticketmaster.com.

Greg Kot

July 23, 2011