lost highway

Okay, round two: If you ever (I did) wondered how it would have turned out if Jeff had the Wilcos around to add just a pinch of fuss to his unfussy, peppier solo tunes (thinking 'Some Birds', 'I Know What It's Like') here it is. Much like with 'Tired of Taking It Out on You' I can hear how they've grown to add texture and flourish to do breezy stronger than when the members backed up 'You and I' (a fine tune none the less). One can't help but think the first single is usually the most accessible. I think thornier sounds are ahead, but this is a nice little tune. The lit

I caught the second half and want another chance. I can state firmly that it does not suck.

Omg, omg! This album is coming even sooner than I'd hoped.

See, you joke, but I immediately read that in Nick Offerman's voice.

I take this as confirmation that the album is done. At this point we're just waiting for whatever manufacturing and marketing route they've chosen (wait for vinyl, or drop it digital with vinyl preorders). The real question is if Nick is quietly a forum member and if he's prepared to share some of his impressions of the album with us!

That would be an oddly specific and Wilco relevant collaboration to mistakenly invent. There's likely some truth to it, but I'd only be wary of the specific role, i.e. 'Album produced by x', vs 'Tracks 2, 4, and 7 produced by x', or even 'Track 3 co-produced by x, additional vocals and guitar by x'.

Oh, don't be a tease!

I feel like we just got in trouble for peeking at the Christmas presents when mom and dad weren't home. Sorry, Wilco. We'll wait for the holiday!

"Soldier Child" is riveting solo and you can hear all of the spaces for the other 5 to fill. It's going to be amazing.

2023, guys! I was trying to wait until 2024.

Wai- wai- what? How? Where? What was it like? So many questions!

Jeff mentioned putting songs in two stacks when things started taking off with the boys in the loft. The country stuff seemed to be coming faster and the spirit of the moment so they left a stack of "weird" songs that were coming along to be the next thing. It sounds like the goal is something more challenging and artsy. I'm down.

Long time listener, rare commenter here- keep em coming!

New single, "Eucalyptus" from The National features literal lyrics, a speak-sing chorus and a traditional guitar solo. I don't know what to make of it yet but it feels very different for them.

I think when you've released 12 albums and plan on no repeats the stats are going to be too weird to judge other than " here's some songs we thought would be fun tonight". There was only 1 song from YHF which is a total anomaly.

Yeah, but whud they play last nite?

Rodney's got some real Roy Orbison on Traveling Wilburys vibes going on this one. Very nice.

I like the Wilco- Pearl Jam/REM comparisons because they both have latter day catalog entries that are criminally underrated. But I would argue both of those bands have runs of albums where they lost the plot and Wilco never has.

I suspect the vault on AGIB is nearly as deep as YHF. Even if that's only half true it could produce at least one entire fascinating disc of unheard material.

I've recreated Baroque Down Palace as a Spotify playlist if anyone's interested.

Okay, someone's got to have these playlists. I could see waiting for them to take down the radio first, but I think Pat and Nels have made my new favorite mix tapes.

Nels' country selections are excellent. You can see where the vein of his particular Americana influences lies.

Yeah, it makes me feel old.

That's a fresh take. I'll have to think on that next time I get Dead curious and give another peek at their massive discography.

Oh shit, you're right! I'm only surprised because you really can't hear the influence in their original material.