SeattleC
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That is a good New Yorker article. I'm not too concerned after seeing a few of Wild Flag's videos, and listening to the whole album. I love Portlandia, but I'll listen to the album more than I'll ever watch repeats of Portlandia, and Janet Weiss isn't in Portlandia (maybe she has been, but I don't place it).
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I know I've posted this somewhere before, but it's been a while and it's sort of related to the topic at hand. This thing just cracks me up, because I have never seen Jeff looking this unkempt--those pit stains! that hair! (And he's usually so immaculately groomed, of course.) Still, it's a fun watch.
http://www.myspace.com/video/artist-on-artist/artist-on-artist-fred-armisen-jeff-tweedy/3425517
I have not seen that before. Thanks.
I saw the Portlandia road show in Seattle recently. That was a treat.
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Agreed. And it might not be such a crazy idea, since there's a strong Jeff Tweedy/Fred Armison connection, and of course Fred/Carrie/Portlandia. Speaking of which, wouldn't it be fun to see Jeff do a guest stint on Portlandia?
Jeff could definitely pull it off well. Eddie Vedder is in the new season, and it is a very funny skit.
Also, I wouldn't mind seeing Janet Weiss and Glenn Kotche on dueling drum kits.
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Would be a perfect opening band for Wilco. I love Nick Lowe, and alot of the other choices I've seen over the years, but this would be an amazing combination.
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I have really enjoyed Ryan Adams' music over the years, and just saw a 2 1/2 hour solo show from a few rows back in our symphony hall. It was the first time I have seen him live, and he was very entertaining. I was grateful to be there listening in that setting with such a musician. That being said, for me musically and, frankly, emotionally, there was no comparision to seeing Jeff's solo NW tour in Seattle, some of which is documented on the DVD. That was the most stunning solo performance I've ever seen.
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I had two tickets and provided credit card info, now I'm bumped back to the waiting room? WTF?
and now it's sold out. This was the worst Wilco presale ever. No problems with the last ones
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I was jumped to purchase automatically, and I didn't play much of the game. Now however it won't close the deal on my credit card, it's stuck at that page.
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So is anyone else stuck in the waiting room trying to purchase tickets? I figure if I leave and try again, I'll fall further back in line.
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Kung Fu is seriously killing me. This record has been out for almost 2 weeks and I've yet to receive my pre-ordered vinyl copy.
Anyone else kicking themselves in the ass over that decision to pre-order and do the $5 "cheap-ass/takes a month to get there" shipping?
This internet shopping fad is seriously overrated. Next time, I'm just going to a record shop.
The vinyl did show up on the 30th for me, and I did the cheap shipping to Seattle. You got a bum deal, I would be an unhappy camper.
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Ryan was in top comedic and solo form last Friday. We were treated to about 2.5 hours, including a start of Oh My Sweet Carolina played remarkably quietly and beautifully in our symphony hall. A 7 song encore! He was suggesting he might be paying a fine for running over the curfew by 1/2 hour.
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January:
28 San Jose Civic Aud.,
29 SF Warfield,
31 Oakland Fox.
February:
3 Eugene Hult Ctr.,
5 Vancouver BC Orpheum,
6 Spokane INB Perf. Arts,
7 Seattle Paramount,
8 Portland Schnitzer,
First things first, thanks for coming back to the Paramount in Seattle again (a new Paramount roadcase show was just posted from last years).
But, look at this schedule! 3 Bay Area shows in four days. All they have to do is drive north a bit, then cross the bridge for Oakland. Sounds pretty relaxed (same base camp possible).
Now look at a map. From Eugene, up to Vancouver (ok, 2 days for that, but 400+ miles), but then all the way (400 miles) south and east to Spokane the next night , back 280 miles to Seattle the next night, and down 180 miles to Portland the next night? That is a grueling schedule for the road crew, even if the band does fly, which I take it they don't most of the time. How the hell do they get any sleep (the stage crew). That is a brutal schedule
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Am I the only person on the planet who hasn't received the pre-order? I placed my order with Wilco/King Fu about three weeks ago and still nothing. I will probably cry.
Two emails to KF today went unanswered.
It's rather basic, they were shipped from North Carolina on the 23rd via UPS ground. You should have a tracking number. But I admit it is frustrating living way far away from the shipping center in NC. Up here in Seattle, the tracking information says it's supposed to show up tomorrow (Friday). We are so far away from civilization!
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The standard set of albums from the 60s and 70s that every boomer likes. Boomers try to get younguns to listen to dad rock by loading up "best albums ever" lists with them. Dad rockers have no desire to listen to recent music and are stuck in the past.
From the Urban Dictionary. Exhibit A's author is clueless.
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I've been engaged in quite a conversation over at the complain-y No Depression review. Best comment to arise yet:
"To be fair, I gave the album another listen, but I still can't hear anything in it that I like. It has no roots in anything earthy, no antecedents that I feel compelled to trace. Musically, it even seems vaguely incestuous--the sound of art having sex with itself, and taking itself way too seriously. Just not my cup of tea."
Yup, Wilco the band some people love to hate.
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Other than that one blog from No Depression, has there even been one negative review of this album?
No, but that one was incredibly dismissive of their endeavor.
Also, if this was already posted, I didn't see it (partly I'm posting it because the comment 6 (malachy) cracks me up. Wilco is the band some people love to hate.)
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/blogs/130634553.html
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This is more about the Central Park show than the album but,
From the Village Voice
http://blogs.village...r_23_review.php
I love this review.
Here's a little excerpt:
"Throughout the two-hour-plus set, the rain pisses down constantly, and Wilco demonstrate their ability to put over modern blazer-rock better than any of the toothless/hookless/mirthless sensitivos in The National, Bon Iver, Grizzly Bear, and others—and they don't resort to Hornsbyisms, try to be U2/Springsteen, or add a fucking saxophone."
That is is really a great line. Wilco with saxophone? That is a frightening thought. Also, having experienced this venue in a torrential downpour that stopped a show for awhile, I have to say it added to the experience and weeded out the 'don't really care about the band, but I'm in the park for a show' crowd.
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Been a slow day at Casa Crow....
good to have those once and awhile....
You nailed it with this essay (yes, I think it's long enough to call it that
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Nice review!
I have never been so wet at a concert than at the Summerstage for a David Byrne show some years back. Once he started playing, it didn't matter, and I'm sure it was the same Friday night when Tweedy opened with One Sunday Morning.
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One of the masterful things about this record is John Stirratt's bass playing. Star of the record for me.
I agree with that statement wholeheartedly. I heard a whole new style for him in some spots - way more jazz based. I also thought of McCartney in the Revolver/Rubber Soul period at times. His playing is a major highlight of this album.
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"masterpiece" and "genius" are words I dont like to throw around... I seldom use them seriously. I wouldn't consider anything Wilco does either of these things... I would just say that they are really really really really really really fucking good.
kinda like Van Gogh
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No kidding! I inadvertently got attacked over there for saying Wilco's melodic pop songs are brilliant...there's still pissing and moaning about no more A.M., no more "unpretentious twang." Someone said "when I heard 'Less Than You Think,' I heard all I needed to hear to determine where Wilco was going." Sheesh.
Some are still pissing and moaning about no more Uncle Tupelo.
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Masterpiece yes! Better than YHF? I'm not ready for that question yet.
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Those guys at No Depression crack me up. They're still mad at Wilco for recording pop songs. I remember when Summerteeth came out it was like they had pissed in the Cherrios of alt country music.
There is alot of good stuff going on over there. Some of the crusty ones can't handle the change, but I can, as can alot of other people involved with it.
Also I don't think you can put it in a box of those guys over at No Depression, because I think you'd find it's more diverse than you realize.
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you dont sound like you know very much
All jam bands do not suck.
Wilco is not a jam band.
Wilco does not suck.
Therefore, Wilco and some jam bands do not suck. Some jam bands might however. I'm not naming names.
2nd row dress circle balcony ticket for Vancouver
in Got Extras?
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Ticket gone, but I don't see an obvious delete for the topic or I would.