Album Notes:

Colin Patrick Henry Meloy (born October 5, 1974) is the lead singer and songwriter for the Portland, Oregon, folk-rock band The Decemberists. In addition to vocals, he performs with an acoustic guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bouzouki, harmonica and percussion.

 

This album is a 15 song set documenting the leader of The Decemberists 2006 solo trek across the US.  The set runs the length and breadth of Meloy’s songwriting career, covering his days as part of Missoula’s Tarkio, up through the current Decemberists catalog.  Colin’s charmingly awkward stage banter, coupled with the passion and introspection given to the songs in this solo live context make this record a wonderful view into the songwriters creative world.

 

These recordings were culled from a two week national tour in 2006. They were recorded by Rich Hipp, who also was the live sound engineer for the tour. The songs were mixed and assembled by Tucker Martine at his house with the able assistance of Messrs. Hipp and Meloy.

           

As with all Jealous Butcher vinyl releases this double LP is being pressed on 180 gram virgin vinyl. It will have a lovely gatefold sleeve with some stunning photo's taken by Mr. Alexander S. Wolinetz on the interior. It contains the vinyl only bonus track “Blues Run the Game”.

           

Track List:

 

Side A:

Devil’s Elbow

We Both Go Down Together

“Evoking a Campfire Singalong”

The Gymnast, High Above the Ground

Here I Dreamt I Was an Architect > Dreams

Side B:

Dracula’s Daughter

Wonder

“A Brief Introduction to Shirley Collins”

Barbara Allen

Engine Driver

On the Bus Mall

Side C:

“A Skull, a Ship, and a Sheep”

California One / Youth and Beauty Brigade > Ask

The Bachelor and the Bride

Side D:

A Cautionary Song

Red Right Ankle

Blues Run the Game*

Bandit Queen

* vinyl only bonus track

 

The 2xLP (180 Gram Vinyl) by Colin Meloy is factory-sealed new. It has never been played and has always been kept in its original packaging. The LP is not a promo or cutout. There are no marks or punches of any kind. All our CDs and vinyl are new! If you have any questions or want to see additional photos, just email us.

 

Same day shipping for payments received by 4:00 PM EST.

 

Payment must be received within 7 days. We accept and prefer PayPal.

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