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Colin Meloy is the mind behind The Decemberists. He has released three EPs consisting entirely of the works of Morrissey, Shirley Collins, and Sam Cooke (in 2005, 2006, and 2008 respectively) and a solo album, Colin Meloy Sings Live! (2008). The latter features live tracks selected from his previous solo tour.
Meloy began his song writing days after learning to play the guitar in the seventh grade. He began recording in the eighth grade as a member of the musical collaboration, The B-Sides, recording, (to cassette tape), “The Mellow Bluesmen Die: A Spiritual Progression.”
He followed that with the band Figurehead, recording “Jesus’ Mom.”
In his high school days Meloy was also part of Helena, Montana’s Happy Cactus, releasing one album, “Cricket.”
Colin also headed the now defunct, Tarkio, during his college days in Missoula, Montana.
Meloy began his song writing days after learning to play the guitar in the seventh grade. He began recording in the eighth grade as a member of the musical collaboration, The B-Sides, recording, (to cassette tape), “The Mellow Bluesmen Die: A Spiritual Progression.”
He followed that with the band Figurehead, recording “Jesus’ Mom.”
In his high school days Meloy was also part of Helena, Montana’s Happy Cactus, releasing one album, “Cricket.”
Colin also headed the now defunct, Tarkio, during his college days in Missoula, Montana.
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BringtheKY wrote:
Casey is an idiot... Colin is the most down to earth front man in indie rock. He never takes himself too seriously and treats his fans with respect, something that can't be said for a sickeningly large population of indie rockers. He's an excellent guy.
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mast3rjke wrote:
♥ (^ - ^) ♥
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rafy11 wrote:
Not sure... if serious?
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CaseyDeAnn wrote:
Colin Meloy is a pretentious loser. He disgusts me, and I unfortunately only discovered my dislike for him when I saw him thrust his arrogant personality into my face while performing live. I love the Decemberists' music; there is no denying it's wonderul art, but he is an asshole and blatant hipster. Funny how he thinks he's so enlightened.
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clockworkwombat wrote:
V i didn't say he IS pretentious, i was just commenting on how the bio on this page is written. it's funny
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enid_coleslaw_ wrote:
His Twitter actually isn't that pretentious; I think the pretentiousness is just part of the Decemberists' shtick. Also, I got into Shirley Collins because of him, so he gets a pass from me.
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DerbyMama wrote:
Colin Meloy muses about being different & creeating space: http://trueendeavorsblog.com/2011/04/14/just-weird-enough-an-interview-with-the-decemberists-colin-meloy-win-a-pair-of-tickets/
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kseely445 wrote:
pilgrim rock
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osiris45 wrote:
he is not pretentious at all. sounds like you're just jealous of his outstanding career.
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xxdawntodustxx wrote:
He is pretentious
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clockworkwombat wrote:
on another note, that bio makes him sound completely pretentious
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clockworkwombat wrote:
when did Dwight from The Office start playing music? [2]
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xxdawntodustxx wrote:
I have a dude-crush
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Bayou16 wrote:
this man is LOVE
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wicked_liz wrote:
Seriously amazing voice and talented story-teller <3 Inspiring and amazing man [3]
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reregina wrote:
Inspiring and amazing man
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Albert_Transom wrote:
will somebody please punch this guy in the throat
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AFatalCure wrote:
afatalcure
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zodiacballet wrote:
I'll never cease to be amazed by Colin's songwriting. He and his wife - artist Carson Ellis, who does the album art - are such a talented couple it's ridiculous.
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SebastianLovesU wrote:
ever since i first listened to the crane wife album i've been obssesed with all of his work, he does not have one bad song!!
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