lost highway

If the song was concerned about Toni Morrison there would have been at least 3 suicides, a couple murders, and Oprah would put a sticker on SBS reccomending it. And a freshman lit class would tell you you're a dumb bitch if you don't like it. Wait.....maybe I'm projecting. Sorry.

Thanks you guys make me feel better about an inane argument I had with someone on here about NPR and Radiohead a week ago. Love you guys, like the book. Really makes me want to drink beer with John Stiratt. Now theres a survery: which Wilco member best to drink beer with (keeping in mind JT is out cause he doesn't like to ingest substances).

I remember some story about on one song they had everyone play and instrument they were uncomfortable on (might be the noisier version of misunderstood which was mixed in with the mellow version making the song we know and love). Remember that violing screeching at the very beginning of BT? I might be wrong but I think its there. That wouldn't be the same instance as Jeff playing Bass seeing as he is quite comfortable with the instrument.

# 1: Sure noisey endings can be a way to reflect an existential angst or the ideas of interference in personal life and relationships. They do that well. But they also fucking rock.

#2: John Fahey has no lyrics. Gastr Del Sol (Jimmy) love the use of noisy disruptions.

Yes, but in any discussion of art, lit., music etc. It is usually more persuasive to provide a decent example when making an umbrella statement like "I realize Wilco are a boring band fronted by a musically empty soul-cougher" and why would you follow that up by "I Still Love Them"? Thats like saying this band is freakin dumb and repugnant, but I like them because I am the same.

I would be curioius to who you would gesture towards as an example of lyrics that aren't shitty and shallow. You probably don't need to guess that there are hundreds of people on here that would love to battle that point out with you. But, before any such thing happens, I wonder whats your antidote. Who writes a good line if Tweedy's are 'shitty'?

I don't think the song contains that episode. It seems like there is no mention of contest, just a strange and sleepy decent into something comfortable, otherworldly and suspect. It always reminds me of the scene in Train Spotting when McGregor OD's and he falls through the carpeted floor while Lou Reed's "Perfect Day" is playing.

This part from "You Are My Face"

 

I have no idea how this happens

All of my maps have been overthrown

Happenstance has changed my plans

So many times my heart has been outgrown

Now everybody

I have to admit i used to listen to linkin park when hybrid theory came out, but i no longer listen to them and havent in a long time

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Oh well, I don't really care if they make number one, and I bet they don't either. The best thing about it happening would mean (like it did for Modest Mouse) that really popular music can be interesting. Doesn't make Wilco look any better, just makes music purchasers look better.

I think all the people who pre-ordered the vinyl will get a chance to buy a copy of the dvd on super 8.

I only listen to 180 gram vinyl and I only watch films in 16mm. This is an insult to my format preference.

No, and I sent an inquiry email. Apparantly you can't get a reply within two hours. Damn this world that revolves not around me.

Was he nice/smart/attractive/inspiring/informative?

Thereby avoiding one of the biggest marketing blunders of the 21st century. Phew.

If we can prove you wrong, will you change your name to Digitalman?

I believe he prefers Digimon.

Awww crap. As soon as I preorder they do this. What about the vinyl buyers, can we get in on this. Holy crap. Crap.

I will eat my hat if 'Just a Kid' is a hidden track on SBS. So unlikely, I just doubt it through and through.

like this

wow, I've never heard it anything like that before......thats a big version.

So I went all out and ordered the gatefold double LP vinyl for SBS (yeah thats right Analogman), and they say I get a video download. What exactly is this video, and when do I get to download it? cause it wont let me right now.

Their sonic adventures aside I find them terribly hard to compare. Wilco sounds infinitely more comforting because they use folk and classic rock as taking off points for whatever stylistic innovations they offer whereas Radiohead seems to jump from a more avant classic rock (Pink Floyd and much scarier kraut rock stuff) and total electronica. This makes Radiohead feel a lot more cold their songs about alienation sound so much more alien, like being lost in space. YHF seems like being lost in the space we call America.

They're interesting to compare because they're two of the most relevant and adventerous bands that sell that many records. I always imagine them the Flaming Lips and MMJ being this tiny club of huge bands that matter.

There is a marked difference between the two considering Sky Blue Sky makes me sigh (bitter sweet kind of sigh) and Far, Far Away makes me swill (probably a cheap American draught, might have a tear somewhere in there).

Summerteeth>Sky Blue Sky.

C'mon, She's A Jar? Via Chicago? Really, now.

Apples and oranges my friend, so you're more of a citrus man I see. The thing that I love about Summerteeth, (and if anyone can relate to this hollerback so I don't feel like an island) is that it is simultaneously the best and worst Wilco album. Moment to moment and song to song I think it has some of their biggest break throughs and biggest mistakes. They took risks and thats awesome. It seems their gambling brought more consistent returns come YHF but that album exhibits so much of what they learned from Summerteeth.

reminds me of another message board

Dang froggie's right again. Got me, too. But just to seal the deal: I love all of you guys that agree with me. You guys are really smart, smarter than the rest of those morons.

:yay :yay :yay

Let's not debate the legitimacy of another brit band.

Do you really think everyone is as polarized in politics as you? Stigma for marijuana use? Your kidding, right? "Dude, don't harsh the mellow. It's just a little pot." Your defense of me claiming NPR listeners are pretentious stoners is to fit the stereotype exactly?

 

Tandylacker doesn't like NPR or marijuana, must be one of Bush's cronies. And that's cronies, not chronic. Don't get excited.

 

I don't like you, but here's a kiss anyway.

Whoah. This thread is getting a meta element to it. Here lets discuss some merit to some statements. NPR is not always thought of as 'polarized', many centrists believe it is one of the most unbiased sources of information next to the BBC. I never said anything about harshing my mellow, I just think someone on a rock and roll bands fanboard would have enough earthly wisdom to know better than to think a lifestyle choice such as recreational drug use having much to do with their ability to interpret information, and understand what a musician says in interviews.

As far as your bud light drinking bush kissing ways, that was polarized. And maybe even a little pretentious. Sorry. I was just defending my American values through use of social satire. Maybe you watch CNN, drink a latte and high five John McCain. (I kid). But can you be shocked that you were boxed in to a ridiculous stereotype after you made the move first? (remember that bit about all of Tweedy's senseless statements that us pot-toking, npr listeners seem to get something cosmic out of....I don't know if you remember bringing 'us caricatures' to light but ya did (and lets not forget who people on this board are fans of)).

Ten points to Bjorn.