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Damn, I wish they were doing these listening parties in Canada, I want a Schmilco slipmat

It'd be nice if they'd play the album in full, similar to how they were playing Star Wars in order, but without posting it online first so we can experience the album for the first time live. Also not trying to be rude but doing away with the hootenanny is the worst idea I've ever heard, acoustic Wilco is just so good.

That's not how my list would look, that's for sure. There's a few albums I'd say are not even country on there, Bright Eyes for instance (which has one song I'd classify as country). Magnolia Electric Co should be much higher. Also no Sadies? Seriously? Wait, where was Neil Young? Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn make it on but no Neil?! Although to be fair, I do agree with their #1.

Or a If I Ever Was A Child 7" was announced/released!!!

Here's a potential Wilco reference, maybe... So, earlier this week, the wife and I are on a roadtrip, we made a giant playlist and she put on Joel Plaskett's Through & Through & Through, which I'd never heard before. As a big Wilco fan a few lyrics perked my interest: Ok, common saying, probably not a Wilco reference. BUT WAIT! The blue eyed soul line is what got my interest, but again, maybe doesn't mean anything. But the "You won't hear our songs on the radio" sounds a lot like The Late Greats "You can't hear 'em on the radio", and the next two lines suggest that reference as wel

There was definitely a period where I would describe Wilco as the American equivalent of Radiohead. They were doing to Americana/folk music what Radiohead did to British rock. But after Sky Blue Sky, Whole Love, etc, I don't know if that's really true anymore. But I think in the Yankee Hotel Foxtrot/A Ghost Is Born era, it was sort of fitting. At this point after 10 albums maybe it's easier to describe them on an album-by-album basis.

I was posting heavily back then (as "Halcyon"), but I have no recollection of this. I'm just glad I wasn't the hoaxer!

That looks great. Don't tempt me, Wilco! Oops, yep! That's what I get for posting while also finishing my work.

I really appreciate these shorter Wilco albums. It's always a little much to flip/switch the record every two or three songs on albums that are just a few minutes too long for 2 LPs 1LP like Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.

Europe got the best vinyl this time.

I wonder if/when we'll get a single this time. I'd love to get If I Ever Was A Child on 7" before the LP comes out. I still spin Random Name Generator 7" occasionally.

Is everyone going to chew their gum? I almost feel bad destroying such a limited collectors item! Maybe e-mail Kung Fu? I ordered mine at 7:20 PT and when I check my e-mail confirmation the gum is listed below the album.

I don't know if I'd say those are lazy album titles. I definitely don't think they take naming their albums as serious as they did with Yankee Hotel Foxtrot or A Ghost Is Born. Fortunately, they still take their music seriously so I'd guess it's actually a sign of maturity. ..If that makes sense??

Nice, what great news to wake up to! Limited edition vinyl ordered. Kung Fu continues to be ridiculous with their shipping prices to Canada. The shipping was 75 cents cheaper than the album! I'm glad the coloured version was available online this time, last time it was a hassle to find a record store that would ship a white version of Star Wars for a decent price. Looks like they realized not everyone has independent record stores nearby these days, unfortunately. Hopefully Wilco plays the new album in Seattle, it'll be a week before the album comes out! Live would be a great way to first expe

Does anyone remember if you could buy Star Wars on iTunes while it was free on their website?

If Ever I Was A Child is on Spotify. Great bass line, John!

I don't know what's more surprising, a new Wilco album for that Napster is still a thing!

Tonight would be amazing! Star Wars came out digitally first as a surprise release, I'd bet they're doing that again.

Note the green on the wilcoworld.net matches the green on the cover. I tried schmilco.kungfustore.com (Star Wars had starwars.kungfustore.com for a preorder page) but nothing came up. EDIT: Amazon.com has an order page up. Looks like the release date is September 9. EDIT 2: And a vinyl version too. Also out on September 9 (you might recall Star Wars on vinyl was a few months delayed), but Amazon can be wrong when it's this early.

That sounds more like the "fucked up country record"!! I really, really, dig what we can hear from If I Ever Were A Child. We need a green vinyl variant!

THE DREAM IS REAL!!!

I know it's a little obvious but Summerteeth. Especially the poppier songs, with their synthesizers and catchy melodies. Plus, you know, the name.

Still waiting for my email.... I wonder if this is a Star Wars outtake or peak at the next album? EDIT: iOS fails again. Great song, awesome bass from John. I hope they add this to their set lists. I love these surprise Wilco releases!

Not sure if any of you saw this but yesterday the Wilco facebook page posted this: The link leads to a signup the mailing list. So the whole thing kind of sounds like some news is about to be announced. Probably Solid Sound 2017 but we could hold out hope for the new album. Last year they timed Star Wars to be announced/released right before for the Pitchfork Fest, this year their big summer festival appears to be Fuji Rock in Japan on the 23rd. If they released the new album then they have some time to do press before the tour kicks off in August. Which will make sense since they've already

If it's real, I'm willing to bet they'll do a surprise release again. It was this time of year last year when Star Wars surprised us all so... maybe any day now??