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Just listened to the album in its entirety for the first time. My first experience with it was Friday night at Joe's Field. A number of the songs sounded great to me live, and I couldn't wait to hear the recorded versions. The songs that sound like Jeff solo songs don't do much for me at this point. There are several songs that have kinda gotten into my head, which is something I can't say for most recent Wilco songs. I need more time with it though. I do love the "country" flourishes and wish there were more. It's definitely not another "Being There," and I probably have to accept that there

What a magical weekend. I didn't adhere to my initial plans and missed some or all of a few of the sets I'd wanted to see. However, Terry Allen & the Panhandle Mystery Band (with David Byrne and Shannon McNally) killed it on Sunday. And Neko Case, Hand Habits, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy, whose full sets I caught, were so good. As great as the music and the food were, the people are what made it special. My housemates, old friends, and those I met for the first time this year gave me so many reasons to smile and laugh during the weekend. I can't wait for 2024.

Hey, I'll be happy to be wrong. I thought it was OK to post critical and negative feelings/opinions here unlike the Facebook group. Guess I was wrong.

Putting the pieces together from the reviews I've read, I can tell this is gonna be another disappointing offering for me. I had high hopes based on the first song released and the description of the album as a "country" album, but I fear this will be another one I probably won't think about in a few months (along with Star Wars, Schmilco, and Ode to Joy). That saddens me.

I'm trying to get to next Friday night without having heard all but the first song that was released. Still it's such a cool gesture to make the new album available to festival-goers in advance. Hats off to Wilco.

Being roughed up by security after trying to get a little too close to Neko Case. And the dumplings.

Got my e-ticket via email today. See y'all soon!

I like "Falling Apart" quite a lot, and my biggest fear is that the rest of the album will be more "Wilco by the numbers" like their recent albums that I'll soon forget and never return to after listening a couple of times. I'm intentionally avoiding the other new songs so I'll have something extra to look forward to at Solid Sound, and I hope my fears won't come true.

Can't wait for the NOLA shows. I may try to visit my Memphis peeps for Mempho Fest the weekend before, too.

Having been laid up most of this year with COVID and two post-COVID illnesses that I'm told were probably related to COVID, I'm so ready. See y'all soon!

I'm digging this song and this sound. I won't speculate on what the whole album will sound like, but if it is a "country" album I'll be pretty happy. If it's not then I look forward to hearing the ground they cover.

Reviving this topic because of the 30th anniversary of their excellent album Check Your Head. Here's a nice discussion. Although it's referred to as a flop commercially, I love Paul's Boutique, too. Maybe even more so. https://www.npr.org/2022/04/25/1094725602/why-beastie-boys-check-your-head-album-still-matters

Well I'm intrigued.

Bon Iver

After World War II this wasn't supposed to happen again. Though I consider myself to be a left-leaning centrist, I'm the son of a military man. As such I'm pretty hawkish when it comes to just causes like this (as opposed to Iraq). Following this war is infuriating. Any student of history knows that Putin won't stop with Ukraine. He needs to be dealt with now, and I'm extremely disappointed in the West's response.

I liked it and even cried during the film, but I don't think it's better than Licorice Pizza.

Loved it!

The legendary Bobby Rush, Lightnin' Malcolm & R.L. Boyce, and Sharde Thomas (granddaughter of Otha Turner) and the Rising Star Fife & Drum Band at the grand opening of the Ground Zero Blues Club (co-owned by Morgan Freeman) in Biloxi, Mississippi. I almost skipped the show because I've had a very busy day, but I'm so glad I went. At 87 Bobby Rush still brings it. I'm gonna take advantage of every opportunity I have to see him perform.

I enjoyed it quite a lot. Honestly I'm not very familiar with the specifics of Northern Ireland history during the time period in question. I understand the general history, but I've never read about or studied it. I'm not sure I get the choice of black and white for the picture, but I suppose I'll defer to the filmmakers. Another small thing: I could've benefitted from subtitles. I think I caught most of the dialogue in the movie. but I'm pretty sure I missed some also. The message of the film to me is timeless, and I feel that it successfully and entertainingly conveys that mesage. I'm

Absolutely loved this ESPN 30 for 30 documentary about the Buffalo Bills teams of the 90s. It involves so much more than sports, and after watching it I've kinda fallen in love with Buffalo. .

From the folks who brought us a similar episode on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot with baseball great Dale Murphy. Our forum is even mentioned! Episode 224: Wilco’s “A Ghost Is Born” with Tom Hershey and Jeff Frame

I honestly don't know most of the acts, but that's far from a bad thing. The big one I was hoping for is Japanese Breakfast. So excited to finally see her. And I'm planning to arrive a few days early or stay a few days after the festival to explore the area. And perhaps I'm most excited to see familiar faces again!

I loved it, and I'm not a huge Beatles fan.