Colin Meloy

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Critic Consensus

Based on 14 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Colin Meloy is rated as a watchable live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Colin Meloy concert reviews describe live shows and performances as poetic.

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Latest Release

Colin Meloy Sings Together (27 June 2022)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Helena, United States (10/5/1974)

Bio

Colin Meloy (born Colin Patrick Henry Meloy on October 5, 1974, in Helena, Montana) is an American musician. He is lead singer and songwriter for The Decemberists and has released three EPs consisting entirely of the works of Morrissey, Shirley Collins, and Sam Cooke (in 2005, 2006, and 2008 respectively).

Has Performed With

Laura Veirs, John Roderick

Critic Concert Reviews

Consequence (USA)

November 12, 2013

Chicago, USA

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Willamette Week (USA)

August 12, 2022

Colin Meloy and The Decemberists Bring the Hits and Deep Cuts to Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn

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We All Want Someone To Shout For (USA)

October 12, 2015

Although there are multiple stages and many fans in attendance, theres an intimacy at the festival that you just can’t find anywhere else.

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KEXP (USA)

January 26, 2014

Were Coldplay Snow Patrol or Iceage not available? They should have billed it The Seasonal Affective Disorder Tour 2014.

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LA Record (USA)

January 18, 2014

Such was the case with Colin Meloy, frontman for Portland’s The Decemberists, as he embarked on the West Coast leg of his solo tour at the Fonda.

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Atlanta Music Guide (USA)

November 9, 2013

Both musicians are ordinarily the lead singers for more elaborate ensembles, but that didn’t diminish the success of the poetic pair’s stripped-down setup.

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