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WOW. Holy Shit.

Living in New York now, and just saw this on PBS at three in the morning. That was just fantastic and incredible. Shit! I have never seen a Jeff Tweedy so emotionally committed...On and On as the closer blew me away, it was better than his best performance of Comment...not to mention Nel's solo on Impossible Germany, playing the solo from the album exactly as recorded and at the same time building upon that solo by playing every other note as its own chord...wow...

I am once again a brand new fan.

Back to point--

I would love an Ashes of American Flags twenty minute balls out solo session from everyone in the band on their respected insturments a la Dave Matthews Style. Not that Dave Matthews holds a candle to Jeff Tweedy artistically, but point being, I do love when Wilco goes jam band for a moment or few.

This is the greatest thread ever.

Eric Heywood is the greatest slide guitarist I have ever seen live (he was touring with Richard Buckner.)

Side Note: Richard Buckner is what Wilco has already become (too soon)...this great unbelievable talent that people wont recognize for years to come, and years from now when it is too late.

But point of thread...

I would love to see

Eric Heywood

Glen Kotche

Jeff Tweedy

Bela Fleck

Bela Fleck would tear out some solos Nels has nightmares about.

What I aspire to be: What Light

My Bullshit front to impress others with my awesomeness: How to Fight Lonliness

In reality: Hoodoo Voodoo

Whats the world got in store is pretty underrated.. never gets much mention here

Totally agree. The banjo is so freaking amazing in that song.

Easily the most overrated song: California Stars. It drives me nuts when Wilco plays it live to please the masses.

Most underrated song (currently) On and On and On. I might be the only one, but I think this is the best track on SBS.

That part makes me cry every damn time.

 

I think ALTWYS is easily the most cathartic wilco song/solo ever. I remember when they did it in Nashville (i'd gone thru a bunch of family strife in the weeks leading up to the show), and that solo kicked in and i lost it comepletely.

I am in total agreement with you. I was speaking of Sky Blue Sky's solos, but ALTWYS is easily my all time all time of all time. I have to admit that I prepare myself prior to a listening.

On and On--The Organ solo where it builds and explodes and leaves Jeff pouring his heart out singing On and On. Its a short solo, but easily the most haunting and awesome on the album in my opinion.

in no order....

 

hell is chrome

at least thats what you said

panthers

pieholden suite

thats not the issue

AT LEAST THATS WHAT YOU SAID?

FROGGIE?

Wow. I have never seen that one on anyone elses list. That is in my top three favorites, perhaps my all time. I am speechless.

Does anyone know anything about the Warsaw show tomorrow? I am in NY as it happens so I am going to try and buy a ticket off the street, and didnt know anything about the venue, how to get there, etc. ANY info is greatly appriciated! I am currently on the Upper East Side.

If memory serves, (which is a bit hazy) didn't Unplugged start getting a bit desperate for bands at the end of their run? I want to say I saw some pretty lame ass bands in the final season of the show, bands that had not been established, nor have any street cred as far as importance in Rock Music. Of course, I am pretty much always wrong when it comes to these matters, but point being, I think Wilco would be incredible. I also think they would sound EXACTLY the same Unplugged as they do Plugged, which I guess defeats the purpose, and makes me love them even more just making that point.

I miss Leroy alot.

As do I.

But this is the Pat appreciation thread!

P.S.

Someone should start an Oceanman appreciation thread at some point in all seriousness. I am not pulling rank on Oceanman's views, which I always enjoy and typically agree with.

P.P.S. A LouieB appreciation thread is long overdue.

I saw Jeff take those hacks in the cage, it wasn't pretty

 

You answered my question. I was wondering why the video edited out and actually swings at a ball. But hey, I went to the cages last year and couldn't hit the ball in the slow cage.

I must admit, at first I was jealous. I thought, "how lucky is this guy?... to get to be in Wilco?" And then I listened to the Autumn Defense, and I realized the guy is beyond sick as a musician. And then I saw him live and was blown away. And THEN I went back and watched him perform with Wilco...I watched him pour his heart out with a quiet humility, playing parts that perhaps are easy to a musician of his capabilities, and yet he was totally engaged, totally committed, and totally aware of how important his role was, taking the high road and letting others shine, when very easily he could rip out a nasty solo like there was no tomorrow. Pat Sansone, I am a fan.

the beatles " happiness is a warm gun"

I REALLY like that one. I can very easily imagine Tweedy screaming "WHEN I HOLD YOU" and John and Pat singing backup "Bang Bang, Shoot Shoot"

Thank you so much!!! This truly made my day off of work better than I expected it would be.

Wow. They sound great, and the new songs sound great.

Thank you again. Cheers.

once in Germany someone said nine

I was listening to Simon and Garfunkel's America, and I couldn't help but think it would have been a great Wilco tune had they written it.

I have never gotten a tattoo but always wanted one, but didn't want a tattoo just for the sake of getting one. And then I thought about a Wilco Tattoo, which would pretty much sum up the last ten years of my life, and all the wonderful experiences I have had just through being a fan. Does anyone here have one? Or any suggestions of design?

everything except Misunderstood.

I think the best version of 'ashes' i've ever heard is the one from the auditorium theatre this past november, the second show on the 25th.... they just tear it up at the end with this extended coda, and nels melts many faces

I couldn't have said it better myself.

Maybe the sun will shine today

followed closely by

I'm this apple this happening stone

This might be my favorite album yet. I know its early, but I am a rediculous, hopeful optimist whom is quick to get teary eyed at beauty, whom cant help but think that everything will work out in the end, and from that point of view I feel that this album is EXACTLY what many souls needed at a time when our world is so far off the beaten path, when we have lost a bit of faith in everything. It reminds me of the hopeful optimism of certain tracks from Being There that made me fall in love with Wilco.

Gorgeous and Alone.

Well Done Sirs. And Karen.

This summer will be my first summer living in Manhattan, and seeing Wilco in my first New York City summer is the best housewarming present of all time!

P.S. After eight months of being a New Yorker I still must say.... Chicago > New York

I believe it. Wilco is always fooling me, over and over, and I could easily see them releasing this album, (which many have said is a nod to their roots but also an idea of the future,)and then BLAMMO!.... out of nowhere they release an album that makes those who thought they had figured this band out rethink.