Jul 26, 2024
On today's episode, I talk to musician Colin Meloy. Originally
from Helena, Montana, Colin played in a few bands in high school
and college before eventually forming The Decemberists in Portland,
Oregon at the turn of the century. They released their first album,
Castaways and Cutouts a few years later on Kill Rock Stars, who
they continued to work with until eventually signing with Capitol
Records. Since 2002, the band has released nine albums, and in
addition, Colin has recorded a number of solo cover albums,
starting with Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey almost two decades ago.
The Decemberists latest album, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again,
was just released in mid-June on YABB Records, and like everything
else the band does, it's great!
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