petboysherman

My first concert was Van Halen in 1982 (5th Grade) with my dad. I'll never forget it. My son's first show was Wilco while he was in utero! We picked up a Wilco onesy at the show and he wore it in his first portrait (taken at the hospital). Just thought I'd add that. FWIW..

Saw Frank Black/They Might Be Giants year ago. Very close. I really like it as a music venue...FWIW.

I kind of agree. I guess I'm not totally on board with the post-YHF albums (in their entirety). The addition of Nels, Sansone, and O'Rourke have me feeling like the addition of fine musicianship has left the songs with a little less soul. It might be a product of overproduction (due to technical proficiency of new musicians?) but I've found most of the songs since SBS (and parts of AGIB) too slick for my tastes. I'm glad Wilco is creating superior music and I will always support them with album purchases and live shows. But things change and I kind of mourn the "old" rougher-cut Wilco, as s

I don't think anybody expects a long anything from Wilco. Surely they are grieving too. But the above comment is about how subtle "RIP Jay Bennett" link appears on the Wilco homepage - it's rather well-hidden and appears in delayed animation.

Too subtle indeed.

Wonder if Wilco will make any public statement? This has to be a difficult day for Jeff, John, LeRoy, Glenn, etc...

Is there any indication that they'll stream it as they did Sky Blue Sky?

Really? Looks to me like these are initial responses to a new album. I fail to see any mention of, "That's how I hear it and that's final!" Seems the small handful who don't like it are simply underwhelmed but willing to be open to it, knowing how Wilco songs can grow through listens and live interpretations. Give people a little credit. Yours aren't the only ears in the world.

My wife and I are longtime fans to UT and Wilco. Our child "saw" Tweedy live and Wilco live while he was in utero. His first baby pictures were taken in a Wilco onesie. We were thrilled to hear about the release and, like all fans, wanted to love it (or at least like it on first listen). While it sounds well-produced, unfortunately it sounds surprisingly trite, which is disappointing. So Halsey, I couldn't agree with you more. I've listened to this thing about seven times now (still haven't closed the stream!) and I just can't warm up to it, try as I might. I mean, even on initial listens to