"You Can Only Sweat or Spit or Kick So Many People": An Interview with Colin Meloy

by Evan Sawdey

The Decemberist explains the virtues of cover songs, the senselessness of going solo, and that he's saving the crazy stuff for later.

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As a solo performer, Meloy acts knowingly awkward and charming, but when he sings he plays it straight, making for a disc with few surprises.

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