Famed folk-musician Colin Meloy (lead singer/guitarist of The Decemberists) released his live solo album Tuesday, April 8. “Colin Meloy Sings Live!” was released through Kill Rock Stars. The 17-track release was recorded over his tour in 2006. Fans need not fear any negative stereotypes toward a typical live album. Meloy’s powerful voice and 12-string guitar are captured and mixed beautifully as he poetically works through his narrative-driven songs. Nearly all of the songs are Meloy originals, but he plays some fragments of Morrissey and Shirley Collins (influential in the English folk revival). Fans of The Decemberists on any level will enjoy Meloy live as he covers early material through their pivotal “Picaresque” album.