On his previous solo tour, Colin Meloy paid tribute to Morrissey and British folk singer Shirley Collins. This spring, when Meloy heads out on another solo trek, he will be singing the songs of soul legend Sam Cooke. Fans jonesing to hear it over and over again will be able to purchase the Colin Meloy Sings Sam Cooke EP from the merch stand.They'll also be able to through some money down for Co...
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The Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy will release a new album of live recordings from his 2006 solo tour, dubbed Colin Meloy Sings Live! on April 8th. The two-week tour across the U.S. found Meloy covering tracks by British vets, folksinger Shirley Collins and the Smiths frontman Morrissey - both of whom Meloy honored separately with live EP cover albums (i.e. Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey and ...
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So, one guy, his guitar, sultry lighting, and an accoustic set should equal a passive, relaxed evening of music and ambient sounds, right?Wrong.So wrong with Colin Meloy.Through an hour long set, then fifteen minutes of encores, Meloy had the audience practically eating out of the palm of his hands; hungry for more each time, Meloy pushed his music and talents to a limit that can only be reache...
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How's that for a long and annoying title for a post? Well, it does sum up his show, but is hardly insightful, so I'll carry on...I returned to the scene of Ben Gibbard's solo show almost an entire year since I'd been there for that, only this time I was sans camera, which was beyond dumb because Mr. Meloy put on quite the show as always and I should have expected some film-worthy banter. Coli...
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MOGstars 7/10Live albums are a tricky thing to grasp. At times it’s a bit like listening into to someone else’s conversations, you understand what’s going on but the real meaning is lost – the music, no matter how accomplished, lacking the sparkle of a real show. Colin Meloy is the latest artist to navigate this minefield, with the release of his first solo album, Colin Meloy Sings Live!,
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I've always been a huge fan of Morrissey's lyrics but (and I'm ducking and covering my head with my arms here) I just don't like Morrissey's vocalization. Some of my favorite covers are of Morrissey's songs and I recently bought Colin Meloy sings Morrissey, a 6 song CD. For those of you who don't know, Colin Meloy is the lead singer for The Decemberists, one of the best (in my opinion) bands ...
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On his previous solo tour, Colin Meloy paid tribute to Morrissey and British folk singer Shirley Collins. This spring, when Meloy heads out on another solo trek, he will be singing the songs of soul legend Sam Cooke. Fans jonesing to hear it over and over again will be able to purchase the Colin Meloy Sings Sam Cooke EP from the merch stand.They'll also be able to through some money down for Co...
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The Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy will release a new album of live recordings from his 2006 solo tour, dubbed Colin Meloy Sings Live! on April 8th. The two-week tour across the U.S. found Meloy covering tracks by British vets, folksinger Shirley Collins and the Smiths frontman Morrissey - both of whom Meloy honored separately with live EP cover albums (i.e. Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey and ...
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MOGstars 7/10Live albums are a tricky thing to grasp. At times it’s a bit like listening into to someone else’s conversations, you understand what’s going on but the real meaning is lost – the music, no matter how accomplished, lacking the sparkle of a real show. Colin Meloy is the latest artist to navigate this minefield, with the release of his first solo album, Colin Meloy Sings Live!,
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Yep, there is Johnny Rotten as a defendant on a Judge Judy episode.Who'da thunk it?
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How's that for a long and annoying title for a post? Well, it does sum up his show, but is hardly insightful, so I'll carry on...I returned to the scene of Ben Gibbard's solo show almost an entire year since I'd been there for that, only this time I was sans camera, which was beyond dumb because Mr. Meloy put on quite the show as always and I should have expected some film-worthy banter. Coli...
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| 2 Bandit Queen |
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| 3 Dracula's Daughter |
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| 4 Red Right Ankle |
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| 5 A Cautionary Song |
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