Neither Sky Blue Sky or Ghost contain any of the Tweedy magic in my opinion. I never listen to either, don't even own them anymore. I'll take a Tweedy solo show recording any day. I'd be happy if he ditched Wilco altogether and went it alone. Just him and his acoustic guitar.
The last two records have done virtually nothing for me, which is a shame really. Maybe I just set myself up for failure, with expectations impossible for any band to meet. Yes, that's it. It is my fault.
"i heard the show was stealth taped but the taper traded his master copy for a Les Paul on the way out of the venue... priorities i guess. " That was pretty damn funny! Definitely some involuntary laughter on my part.