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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Colin_MeloyColin Meloy - Wikipedia

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   Colin Patrick Henry Meloy (born October 5, 1974) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and author best known as the frontman of the Portland, Oregon, indie folk rock band the Decemberists. In addition to vocals, he performs with an acoustic guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar , electric guitar, bouzouki , harmonica and percussion instruments.

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3. www.thecurrent.org › feature › 2024/06/02Colin Meloy talks about the Replacements, being an author ...

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Colin Meloy: I think it was just trying to kind of like lighten the mood a little bit, you know, because the idea of getting out there and playing a rock show in that temperature is, it's tough. Colin Meloy of The Decemberists performing at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on September 25, 2005, in Austin, Texas.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_DecemberistsThe Decemberists - Wikipedia

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   The Decemberists are an American indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 2000. The band consists of Colin Meloy (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, multi-instrumentalist), Jenny Conlee (piano, keyboards, accordion, backing vocals), Nate Query (bass), and John Moen (drums). As of 2024, the band has released nine studio albums ...

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6. relix.com › articles › detailThe Decemberists: The Illusion of Being Alone - relix.com

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   Sep 13, 2024 · Colin Meloy discovered his love for storytelling early. Born in Helena, Mont., Meloy recalls an assignment in first grade to write an original story. He remembers spending time scrawling “The ...

7. www.pastemagazine.com › music › the-decemberistsThe Decemberists: 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again' Review

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   Jun 13, 2024 · The Decemberists Remain Distinctive on As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again The Portland band’s ninth album features Colin Meloy’s sharpest songwriting in more than a decade.

8. www.billboard.com › music › rockThe Decemberists' Colin Meloy Interview - Billboard

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   Jun 13, 2024 · In a 2022 interview with Publishers Weekly, Colin Meloy talked about discovering author Stephen King in the sixth grade — writing that inspired his own work as a novelist of such young adult ...

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   Who is Colin Meloy?

   • The Portland band’s ninth album features Colin Meloy’s sharpest songwriting in more than a decade. It’s been six years since the Decemberists last released an album, a period that you can imagine frontman Colin Meloy describing as “a lustrum and twelvemonth.”

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   How did Colin Meloy meet Nate Query?

   • The Decemberists formed in 2000 when Colin Meloy left his band Tarkio in Montana and moved to Portland, Oregon. There he met Nate Query, who introduced Meloy to Jenny Conlee (they had played together in the band Calobo) and the three scored a silent film together. Playing a solo show prior to meeting Query, Meloy met Chris Funk.

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   When did Colin Meloy go solo?

   • In 2005, Meloy went on his first solo tour to support the self-released six-song EP, Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey, consisting of six Morrissey covers. Only 1000 copies of the album were made and they were sold only on this tour. Meloy did a second solo tour in January 2006, playing with Laura Veirs and Amy Annelle.

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   How many albums has Meloy played with the Decemberists?

   • Since its formation, Meloy has served as the band's singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter. His work with the Decemberists thus far entails eight studio albums, ten EPs, twenty-two singles, two compilations, and two live albums.

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   When did Colin Meloy sing Morrissey?

   • In 2007, Meloy lent his voice to an episode of Lil' Bush. He appeared with Charlie Salas-Humara in the music video for "A Pillar of Salt" by The Thermals . In 2005, Meloy went on his first solo tour to support the self-released six-song EP, Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey, consisting of six Morrissey covers.

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   Is Meloy a good writer?

   • He doesn’t write about vampires and killer dogs or cars — wicked mortals and the luckless are his forté — but like King’s stories, Meloy’s songs connect and captivate with authentic humanity, even when something sinister is afoot. He makes bad behavior sound really good.

   The Decemberists' Colin Meloy Interview - Billboard

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10. www.thecurrent.org › feature › 2021/04/19Interview: Colin Meloy talks 20 Years of The Decemberists

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    Apr 19, 2021 · April 20, 2021. Colin Meloy and Mac Wilson sit down for a virtual interview as The Decemberists celebrate their 20th anniversary this month. The two look back at iconic releases and memories from The Decemberists' catalog, and discuss the craft of building a setlist in the age of streams.