Um, so feel free to tell me if I’m wrong, but…
What is the point of Colin Meloy singing live? Really. Cos he’s just singing The Decemberists material, of which he is the lead singer, so….you get a mix album of The Decemberists shit without the bass, drums, and keyboard, as well as the occasional tambourine and female vocals. And whatever else. So, again, I ask, what is the point? I think it’s a bit redundant.
And by the way, I haven’t heard the album save a few tracks and I do really like The Decemberists. Just so you know, before you think I’m starting a Meloy bashfest. I’m not a basher.
Maybe I’ll write you guys back when I’ve given the whole album a listen. I had to get these thoughts out to you, though. Damon, being a consummate Decemberists lover, is going to virtually kick my ass.
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By Rebuttal @ Why Live, Colin Meloy? | LovetheMusic on 04.18.08 1:17 pm | Permalink
The live recordings work for me. Not a real big fan of the Decemberists, but I’m really enjoying the acoustifolk sound. It’s got a very real and intimate feel to it. Kinda like back in the day when J. Mascis did his solo stuff.
By itchybig on 04.29.08 6:34 am | Permalink
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