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Hah, the Pitchfork review actually reminded me I should order this disc! It'd somehow slipped under my radar.

I wouldn't be surprised if singles (digital singles, that is) become the primary form in which music is released and consumed over the next couple of years. No doubt it's easiest to market a non-physical product when you only have on song to make a video for and to saturate the online/offline markets with. People like singles and it's a cheap easy way to consume what you like. That said, serious musicians and serious consumers (ie. most of us here) want albums because they're looking for more than just a taste of a particular band, they're looking for narrative, depth, story, concept, art.

The Beatles-The Beatles (White Album) John Coltrane-A Love Supreme Steve Reich-Music For 18 Musicians David Bowie-Heroes XTC-Skylarking

I don't blame your label for worrying about the decline of the cd...but really the format is far from dead and there's plenty of profit margin to be made on albums. The last album I released I burned my own copies and put the whole thing together. I've still got copies around out of a run of 100, but even so (and selling at $5/piece) I still am more than breaking even. Even if you got the whole thing pressed and packaged yourself a run of 500 is going to easily make you money (depending on how you want to count time/labor on the whole project). The next album I am releasing I'll probably

So this year I've been keeping up fairly well with buying '09 releases (having a decently paying job for once helps) and I'd say it's been a pretty good year so far, but I wanted to make sure there weren't any albums I'm missing out on that I really ought to have. Here's what I've got so far...but make your suggestions, I'd love to get surprised with a release I just haven't given a chance to yet. Yo La Tengo-Popular Songs Wilco-Wilco (The Album) Tortoise-Beacons of the Ancestorship Sonic Youth-The Eternal Phoenix-Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix Passion Pit-Manners Neko Case-Middle Cyclone Jim O'R

Speaking of Calexico, that's one band that deserves a place on this list but didn't get on. I've got some gripes, but overall I think this list is reasonably solid.

If you don't have the 7 World's Collide CD that's definitely worth your money. I like the new Yo La Tengo as well, but it's not as solid as some of their other releases (unfortunately), the opening track though is one of the better tunes they've ever put together and there are a handful of really solid songs. I don't know how you feel about Jim O'Rourke's solo stuff, but his latest album is a pretty interesting all instrumental piece that is very much in line with some of his other drag city releases...

I'm excited about this, ordering a copy now. I had seen a murmur about it earlier on but totally forgot it would be coming out!

Sky Blue Sky isn't my favorite Wilco album, but it is still a wonderful album and perfect for brining up my mood. Glad it can help bring you up.

No MN dates...too bad...but I'm sooo looking forward to this one.

1. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot 2. Summerteeth 3. Being There 4. A Ghost Is Born 5. Wilco (The Album) 6. A.M. 7. Sky Blue Sky That said, I don't think Wilco has ever made a bad record.

Happy belated birthday man! Hope you had a great one.

I think it's likely (and I would certainly hope) that they would put out a new album at some point, but I think it may be a while before that actually happens. I'd be very pleasantly surprised if we saw a new Loose Fur album in the next 2 years.

I've listened to the leak only, and plan on sticking to that until I get my official copy.

I hate to say it, but yeah, I think you may have fried some (soundcard?) components with that high signal.

Just got back from a weekend of moving stuff and read this thread. Jay's voice never did it for, but his ear for production, chord progressions, and interesting arrangements was absolutely superb. Many (if not most) of my favorite Wilco songs are from Jay's time in the band, and for as much as I love the new lineup Being There, Summerteeth, and Yankee Hotel Foxtrot were the Wilco albums that defined the band for me and still hold a very dear place in my heart. It's tragic that Jay died at his age, as I'm sure there was plenty of great music left in him and plenty of younger artists he c

Circles is an excellent place to start, and my favorite of their catalog.

Have you played the album backwards? All kidding aside I agree definitely that: As for breaking up after this album, I doubt it. Wilco may record with less frequency over the coming years, and it's possible the lineup could shift at some point...but it seems that both Jeff and the other members of the band feel like this is both an excellent creative space and a band they like to be in. All the members are free to do their own solo projects/touring/etc. and Wilco pays the bills. Seems like a pretty ideal situation to me, especially given how positively the band members speak of each

Definitely I think Bull Black Nova has the energy that live versions of Spiders have. It's definitely more frantic and charged (though I do like the studio Spiders a lot).

I'd agree. Bull Black Nova is definitely a more finished track, but they both have that loose chaotic feel and similar vocal deliveries.

Halfway through my first listen and I'm very happy with how this has turned out, definitely what I was hoping it could be...not necessarily a masterpiece a great listen.

I'll listen to the stream and then buy the album.

Hey Kalle, I'd be more than happy to trade one of my new cd's for yours (see link in my signature). Let me know if you'd be interested!