Colin Meloy - Colin Meloy Sings Live

The sound of a folk guitar, droning lyrics and not much else.

	April 23, 2008

 

C olin Meloy’s meek voice greeted me modestly with a quick hello as we embarked on a journey through the indie singer/songwriter’s live solo album. After the first song I realized he would be playing the entire set with an acoustic guitar and a slight lisp … I think I literally let out a groan of disappointment.

I have never been much of a Decemberists fan, but I figured, hey, maybe Colin is stepping outside of the folk-rock genre and doing something original. I was sadly mistaken. I was taken through a world of seemingly Raffi-inspired lyrics and monotone vocals. Let’s just say when the album concluded, it was good to be home.

 

By Jennifer Caddick