Colin Meloy: I Know Very Well How I Got My Name
ok ok ONE LAST COVER, ok? It's time for another tribute to The Smiths/Morrissey tonight, and besides, it's Colin Meloy...
The album Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey was The Decemberists' lead singer's first solo effort, released in 2005 and limited to 100 copies sold only on the accompanying tour, so we'll forgive you if you haven't heard of it.
The fact that Meloy finds Morrissey inspiring should be a surprise to no one at all. So much as a cursory listen to both singers' respective bands speaks for itself. But Meloy is far more than a cover artist, and The Decemberists are far more talented than to be tossed off as yet another indie-rock throwback to The Smiths. Though the storytelling lyrical style might be familiar, The Decemberists reach for a more folksy, Americana tone than their British predecessors, and this is where they shine. Meloy's covers are no different, but stripped down and backed merely by an acoustic guitar. Applied here to "I Know Very Well How I Got My Name", it challenges Morrissey's lyrics to stand on their own.
Colin Meloy: I Know Very Well How I Got My Name
Posted: August 26th, 2010
at 3:00pm by qbot
Tagged with 2005, american, british, colin meloy, covers, decemberists, folk, i know very well how i got my name, indie rock, morrissey, the smiths, tribute
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Panic! 4 year anniversary / Aztec Camera: Good Morning Britain + The Smiths: Panic
. I don't even remember how Kamar and I met Pogo and Arturo, but it's no surprise that the new wave djs with the Blondie-named night and the Britpop djs with the Smiths-named night were fast friends. I don't think Debbie Harry and Morrissey ever hooked up, but if Atomic was a girl, Panic would be our quirky British boyfriend. We're there almost every month -sometimes in the booth- and Arturo is one of our favorite regulars and guest djs at Neo. In either case, it's always a good time, and we're glad to help them celebrate their fourth anniversary.
In honor of Panic, I've chosen the oft-overlooked Aztec Camera single "Good Morning Britain", featuring vocals from Mick Jones of The Clash, from their 1990 release Stray. And of course this post wouldn't be complete without "Panic" by The Smiths. See you tonight!
Arturo, Kamar, Qbot, & Pogo
Aztec Camera: Good Morning Britain
The Smiths: Panic
Posted: April 24th, 2010
at 5:17pm by qbot
Tagged with 1986, 1990, andy rourke, arturo, atomic, blondie, british, craig gannon, darkroom, debbie harry, johnny marr, kamar, mick jones, mike joyce, morrissey, neo, panic, pogo, qbot, roddy frame, stray, the clash, the smiths
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The Handsome Devilz: Girlfriend In A Coma
What I love about the Handsome Devilz is that they are the least pretentious musicians I have ever met. They know they’re talented and have had success in other bands playing their own music, but they absolutely love The Smiths and Morrissey and dedicate a night a month covering their heroes at the Abbey Pub. Lisa and I are big fans of their night “The Queen Is Dead” and look forward to hosting their after show party on the last Thursday of every month. If you go to the show this week, remember that Atomic is free with a wristband or ticket stub from the Abbey and you’ll get to hear Guest DJ Arturo spin a Smiths/Morrissey set!
Posted: February 23rd, 2010
at 3:41pm by Uncategorized
Tagged with abbey pub, afterparty, american, arturo, atomic, british, covers, morrissey, the handsome devilz, the smiths
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