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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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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Coming home from vacation is always the worst. Not to mention that Sundays and I have never had a good relationship with one another, and the imminent return to school and work. Times like these call for Morrissey. Or rather, the inimitable Colin Meloy of the Decemberists covering Morrissey, coming from his excellent six song EP of mozza covers.. I return to you all feeling much better, less...
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Posted at Stereogum:Becky Stark's "It's all about love and the earth people, ya know?" shtick doesn't sit well with everybody, but Lavender Diamond's perch on the precipice of over-preciousness has its fans, like us and tourmate Colin Meloy. Mr. Decemberist contributes the b-side to Lavender Diamond's "Open Your Heart" single, covering Imagine Our Love lead track "Oh No" with the requisite degr...
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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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This is the first time I've actually made a post prior to attending a performance; however, there's a song and a video that I just couldn't wait to share. Think of it as a teaser post with a post Colin Meloy concert post to come.I had to share this particular video for the following reasons:1.) The song is fabulous2.) His shirt is fabulous3.) His sense of humor is fabulousHappy almost Friday M...
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I have been a consistent fan of the work of Progressive Boink, be it related to music, sports or otherwise. This may be their funniest"iVoice":http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/archives/2008/04/ivoice_colin_meloy.php yet. The only post that even competes is the "we are RADIOHEAD:http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/archives/2008/01/ivoice_exclusiv.php response to Pazz and Jop 2k7.
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More sad bastard rock for this incredible week of my life.Who knows more about heartache then Morrissey....? Perhaps no one. Colin Meloy of The Decemberist's released an EP of about five songs in 2005 while on tour with the Decemberists. Its his take on some of his favorite Morrissey songs.Its great. If you can find it grab it.
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(Colin before playing the 19 minute epic, The Tain)Very happy 35th birthday to my favorite songwriter of the modern era, Mr. Colin Meloy! I saw Colin a bit more than a week ago in New York City where he played a fantastic and truly special lottery show. Colin is almost done touring his most recent [...]
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