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The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy Is Fine With the Long Wait for The Group’s New Album, But Isn’t So Sure His Dream Is Still to Write With Morrissey
The Decemberists' Colin Meloy gets deep about the group's new album, and says he's not so sure his dream is still to work with Morrissey.
Perhaps fans may have felt similarly after the release of their 2018 LP “I’ll Be Your Girl,” as the Portland, Oregon-spawned indie icons found themselves in the midst of its longest gap between records. Over the past 22 years, The Decemberists — now Meloy with bassist Nate Query, keyboardist Jenny Conlee, guitarist Chris Funk and drummer John Moen — have never shied away from evolving, tackling folk laments, fantastical epics, synth-rock numbers and anthems with political undertones, flanked by historical and literary references. Below, Meloy speaks with Variety about the road to the new album, the narrative he wants to tackle next, and how his other creative projects, which include solo recordings and a childrens’ book, impact the work he does for the band.
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