yankhotelfox Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 (edited) I'm Just curious what those of you who read this book think about it. I personally feel that it sheds a lot of light on some misunderstood aspects of Jeff's life both on and off the stage/in and out of the studio. A must read for any Wilco fanatic. Jay Farrar is a dickhead! Edited July 15, 2006 by yankhotelfox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouisvilleGreg Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 It's not a very well liked book around these parts, but as a somewhat obssessed detail nerd, I like it very much. I do however think Kot has a tendency toward the dramatic and overplays things quite a bit throughout. Definitely pretty fun read though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
random painted highway Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 It seems like there's reems worth of material on the contextual backdrop of the first three albums, yet nothing on YHF and especially "A Ghost Is Born" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Kinsley Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Since I didn't hop on the bandwagon until YHF I had no clue about the Uncle Tupelo days and such. For many "old timers" around these parts much of the book was old news, while some of us newbies got a bit more out of it. Some details were disputed by some on the board, but Kot double (and in some cases triple) checked his facts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 i enjoyed it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I think it's definately a for-obsessive-fans-only type of thing, but I really enjoyed it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheelco Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 It's not a very well liked book around these parts, but as a somewhat obssessed detail nerd, I like it very much. I do however think Kot has a tendency toward the dramatic and overplays things quite a bit throughout. Definitely pretty fun read though.agreed, I read it and a quick read at that, I learned a lot and then I went back to just listening to the music Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 The plot was confusing and the characters were unbelievable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 The best part of the book is Kidsmoke being named in the acknowledgements. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I think like the Ryan Adams book that some dude wrote a few years ago, Wilco is too early in its history - to have a book written about them. I think Mr. Kot rushed that out so he could sell a lot of copies around the time of the film. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basil II Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I think like the Ryan Adams book that some dude wrote a few years ago, Wilco is too early in its history - to have a book written about them. I think Mr. Kot rushed that out so he could sell a lot of copies around the time of the film. That is kind of my assessment as well..........although the UT history sketch was useful.....It is WAYYY too early for a "history" of Wilco. --Robert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I enjoyed the book,but hopefully further on up the road there will be much more history to talk about & we'll get a massive tome along the lines of "Shakey" or "Garcia,an American Life". I do think Kot kinda jumped the gun.. Scott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CalebMac Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 (edited) I enjoyed it. It really shed light --for me at least-- on Jeff's early years. It's an important part of what I call the trio:"Learning to Die""I Am Trying To Break Your Heart""The Wilco Book" Edited July 15, 2006 by CalebMac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedy's Gurl Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 And it's good bathroom reading material, and as a bonus it has Jeff's prom picture... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CalebMac Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Yea it wasn't really intended to come out like that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Yea it wasn't really intended to come out like that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighFives Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I only read the first paragraph and thought it was too overly dramatic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 The best part of the book is Kidsmoke being named in the acknowledgements. --Mike I liked the book and know that a lot of research effort & hours went into it. Chapter 10 is a good one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 JAY FARRAR'S A DICK!!!1!! YAAAYYY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I liked the book and know that a lot of research effort & hours went into it. Chapter 10 is a good one. purple umbrella and a fifty cent hat misses cool rides out in her aged Cadillac JAY FARRAR'S A DICK!!!1!! YAAAYYY Well, Jeff did steal his fried chicken, girlfriend, since of humour, dirty white shirt, hat, Sprite, snuff, and air conditioner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 purple umbrella and a fifty cent hat misses cool rides out in her aged Cadillac Well, Jeff did steal his fried chicken, girlfriend, since of humour, dirty white shirt, hat, Sprite, snuff, and air conditioner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 purple umbrella and a fifty cent hat misses cool rides out in her aged Cadillac I was just asked if I could provide some bootlegs for his research. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yankhotelfox Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 (edited) I only read the first paragraph and thought it was too overly dramatic. Because of the incredible sarcasm displayed by some of the people that post here, I think you must be kidding. If not, I feel very sorry for you. Anyone with a brain stem would tell you to give a book more than a flippin' paragraph before you judge it. It was a bit dramatic but that is no reason to totally discredit it. What a moron! Edited July 16, 2006 by yankhotelfox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 importance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighFives Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Because of the incredible sarcasm displayed by some of the people that post here, I think you must be kidding. If not, I feel very sorry for you. Anyone with a brain stem would tell you to give a book more than a flippin' paragraph before you judge it. It was a bit dramatic but that is no reason to totally discredit it. What a moron!even if I was serious I don't see why you would feel sorry for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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