It's probably a safe bet that most Decemberists fans are unaware of frontman Colin Meloy's solo cover projects. Being a fan of the Decemberists, a fan of Morrissey, and partial to acoustic songs, I really enjoy his Morrissey cover EP. It didn't garner great reviews from certain large media outlets (i.e.Pitchfork), but they're wrong. Its home-recording style and the acoustic guitar arrangements have a visceral indie appeal. The imperfections and mistakes just make it more accessible- they add a camaraderie not usually attained in the studio.
Highlights would be Jack the Ripper(absolutely amazing), Sister I'm a Poet, and Every Day is Like Sunday.
Tracklist-
- I Know Very Well How I Got My Name
- Pregnant for the Last Time
- Jack the Ripper
- I've Changed My Plea to Guilty
- Sister I'm a Poet
- Everyday Is Like Sunday
Click here for a direct link to the zip file.
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