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Harp magazine called last year's release, The Stage Names, ''a poetic tour de force with both the modesty and sonic polish of a band in its prime.'' It seems that Okkervil River is just on the cusp of breaking onto the national scene. They'll be playing a special show to kick of SXSW 2008. From their hometown of Austin, Texas, Andy Uhler offers this profile of the up and coming indie rockers.
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