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From what I can make out, the song that everyone likens to On and On and On is lyrically superior to it's counterpart. Me, I'm not the biggest fan of On and On and On as well because it felt a little stunted lyrically to me. But this new one sounds a little sharper, more of old Tweedy lyrics while still feeling fresh and not done before. Does this make sense?

Personally, I like the lyrics to You and I the best. Feels like something off SBS, but I think it's quite lovely.

I like both of these songs very much. Of all the new ones, I still think One Wing is my favorite, but the new one from the first night--I'll go, I'll go, I'll go for you, I will--is a real close second. If this one should make the new record, I think it's going to be one of their 'hits,' meaning a fan favorite. It's real catchy, yet from what I can tell, containing some dark lyrics. The song from the second night is not bad either. Some of the piano parts remind of Lennon's Imagine.

Both these songs bode well for a great record.

For me, it's been Millionare. I'm in love with that song.

I also recently rediscovered a Golden Smog tune, Listen Joe. I think it's a Gary Louris tune since he is singing lead vocals, but when Jeff chimes in during the chorus the song becomes so haunting. Loving it.

Mine was as follows. Looks for us on the next cover of Rolling Stone.

Kalash, releasing their debut album Everything Will Be OK.

Art: http://www.flickr.com/photos/betts/2748051384/

This was badass...

My girlfriend and I were walking down North Ave just east of Milwaukee and we walked right past Pat. It was crazy, because at first we didn't put it together and walked right past him, but then we both looked at each other and said, "That's Pat," real smart like that. We went back into some store right next to where Earwax Cafe is, but we lost him.

So even though we didn't actually meet him, it was cool to see him walking down North Ave in the flesh. Weird, right?

I also met Jeff in Madison in '05 just before a solo show at the Orpheum. I walked into some clothing store right near the venue and there he was with his wife and kids. I introduced myself and wished him luck with the show and that I was glad to have meet him, and he was nice about it and reached out to shake my hand, actually, which was cool. He was a little standoffish though, but I think it's because he was just trying to relax with his family and I was all like, "OMG, I love you," which would be off-putting to anyone. It was awesome though. Sorry 'bout that, Jeff, if you're reading. Next time I meet you I'll be much cooler.

Yet again Tweedy and the boys have taken us in a different direction. One Wing is incredible--it's just that simple. And while I'm still a little lukewarm on Sunny Feeling, I'm constantly amazed at the fearlessness of Tweedy and Co. Bravo, boys. I can't wait to hear how, if at all, these turn out on the new record.

Has anybody given this a spin yet? I've just listened to it, and I'm wondering what everyone else thinks? Most reviews I've read have been really positive. I'm not so sure yet. I won't say more yet, less I ruin it for someone, but what did you all think? I'll chime in in a bit...

They have earned every bit of fame and success and they derserve it. I guess I just wish they could have the best of both worlds: success with still being able to play small venues and without being popualr...

So I was over on the Son Volt boards earlier this week and was reading some posts about how everyone over there is still glad that Son Volt is a small band, a kind of secret of sorts, and that got me thinking: does anyone miss the days when Wilco was like that? The pre-YHF period? I mean, I am so stoked that the boys are going to be on SNL and that they seem to be hitting their stride here, but there's a part of me that liked when the band was a little more obscure--that when I would tell my firends about them they wouldn't know who they were. Now it seems like everyone and his brother knows/likes Wilco, which is fucking great, but something makes me want the old Wilco back--the band that could play The Vic and it wouldn't be a mad rush for tickets and this kind of jumpy feeling inside when I would read about them on some website or something because it was kind of rare...

Am I alone?

Video?

Have they ever done this before?

I'm not sure about the order here, but these are the songs I would LOOOVE to hear.

1. Box Full of Letters

2. Via Chicago

3. Too Far Apart

4. Magazine Called Sunset

5. Sky Blue Sky

6. Either Way

7. ELT

8. What's The World Got In Store

9. Far, Far Away

10. War on War

11. Radio Cure

12. Impossible Germany

13. Walken

14. I'm Always in Love

15. She's A Jar

Encore 1

16. Shake It Off

17. Can't Stand It

18. Hell is Chrome

19. Red-Eyed Blue

20. I Got You

21. Cars Can't Escape

Encore 2

22. I'm The Man Who Loves You

23. Theologians

24. Passenger Side

25. Ashes of American Flags

26. Is That The Thanks I Get

27. Outtamind, Outtasight

Again, it's ordered the way I would want it, but these are the songs.

Hey all,

Thanks to all of you who PMed me. The tix are currently spoken for. Thanks again.

-NO

Hey all,

I've come into two tickets for the Saturday, Febuary 16th show. 70 bucks for the pair, which is a little less than what I paid. I would like to sell these tickets as a pair, but I can break them up if need be. PM me if you're interested...

-NO

Some of my favs include:

When you're back in your old neighborhood/Cigarettes taste so good...

Impossible Germany, unlikely Japan/Where ever you go. where ever you land...

Theologians don't no nothing about my soul...

I thought it was cute for you to kiss/My purple-blackeye/Even though I got it from you...

I started growing Bob Dylan's beard...

Trees will bend and some will fall/But then again so will us all...

Kiss N' Ride on the CTA...

Disposable Dixie cup drinker/I assasian down the avenue/I'm hiding out in the big city blinking/ What was I thinking when I let go of you...(there's just something about the pitch of Jeff's voice here at the end, how high and far away it seems...love it!!

Thanks, man. Much appreciate it. Just bagged my pair for Saturday night. So excited!

Hey all,

The WXRT single show presale is in about two hours. Where would I go to buy these? WXRT's website? I couldn't find it on there. Also, the passoword is winter, correct? If somebody could help me out, that would be awesome...I've never seen the full band before, just Jeff solo...

Thanks,

-NO

So I was just on The Shins website, reading over their history a little because even though I love the band I didn't know that much about them, and I found a somewhat startling figure. Their new record, Wincing The Night Away, sold 118,000 copies it's first week, and so far has sold 800,000 copies. This is all according to the website. My first thought was "wow! I thought they were this little indie-band still," and my second thought was "I can't believe they've sold more records than SBS. Or any of Wilco's records for that matter" Don't get me wrong, I love The Shins, and comparing them to Wilco is kind of off-base because they play very different types of music, but I thought Wilco's SBS, and for that matter, YHF, would've sold more copies than Wincing The Night Away. Anyone else find this curious? Does anyone have the current sales figures for SBS?

In no real order...

1. Wilco

2. Flaming Lips

3. Modest Mouse

4. The Shins

5. Bob Dylan

6. Arcade Fire

7. The Mekons

8. John Prine

9. Roy Harper

10. Ryan Adams

11. Peter Gabriel

12. Pete Yorn

13. Badly Drawn Boy

14. Califone

15. The Ramones

16. The Replacements

17. The Decemberists

18. Talking Heads

19. The Band

20. The Cure

So, I got that HQ update the other day and I was kind of shocked to see that the band is winding down touring for the year. I mean, the record came out in May and it doesn't seem like they have toured that much. This holds true especially when compared to the touring behind YHF and AGIB. I have heard other people say that the band is going to take a much needed break, and not that I don't agree they're a bunch of hard working kids, but I don't think this tour, at least on paper from Wilcobase, has looked all that rigerous. And then to hear that they're not going to play anymore for sometime saddens me some. I just don't want Wilco to be REM, in that they only play shows when they're supporting the very recent release of a record. Wilco is such an awesome live band that I think they really belong out on the road. Is this making sense? I don't know, just something I've been thinking about...

Does anyone have it the Milwaukee presale password and be willing to let me know what it is? I really want to see this show as I missed out on tickets in Chicago and Madison. Thanks.

Has anyone noticed that the venues for the current tour are much different than ever before? Granted, it's summer, which lends itself to bigger, outdoor gigs, which is cool, but what about the ye olde days of First Avenue, The Filmore in San Fran, Irving Plaza, Headliners in Louisville, and The Vic in Chicago. Don't get me wrong, I love that the band is running with their success and playing larger shows, but one of the things that attracted me to them in the first place was that they seemed to love playing smaller, more intimate spaces. Anyone else feel that? I mean, I would easily trade one show in Millennium Park for another two or three night stand at the Vic or Riv...just sayin'.

I have always thought that the boys would do an awesome cover of Mr. Bluesky by ELO. Especially with this current lineup, I think this song would rock it. Any hope for this one?

Could someone please post/PM LNGCA? I would really love to hear the studio version, but I don't have or want to get ITunes.

Thanks so much.

Songs I would love to hear this summer:

I'm Always In Love

Can't Stand It

Candyfloss

Shouldn't Be Ashamed

Pot Kettle Black

Dreamer in My Dreams

Red-Eyed Blue

I agree with those that say Is That The Thanks I Get should have made the album. I love SBS, but one of the weaker moments for me is What Light, and if the band was looking for an up tempo, single-like song, I think they overlooked this one. It's so damn good...