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Colin Meloy
Colin Meloy is the frontman of the folk-rock band The Lumineers, which formed in 2010. Their self-titled debut album came out in 2012. The band's lineup has...
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Colin Meloy is the frontman of the folk-rock band The Lumineers, which formed in 2010. Their self-titled debut album came out in 2012. The band's lineup has included Jeremiah Fraites and, at one point, Neyla Pekarek, who left in 2014. They've put out records like 'Cleopatra' in 2016 and 'Brightside' in 2022.
Meloy's solo work includes traditional folk songs like 'Barbara Allen' and 'Cherry Tree Carol,' which show his interest in older material. He also wrote a novel called 'Wildwood' in 2011. The Lumineers' music draws from folk and indie rock, with influences ranging from Bob Dylan to traditional songs.
Some of his recorded songs, such as 'We Both Go Down Together' and 'Dracula's Daughter,' reflect his narrative style. The band faced some attention around allegations about their song 'Ho Hey,' which they addressed as coincidental. They've kept making music as a duo after Pekarek's departure, with Fraites on drums and vocals.
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