*pann Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 if i had to by one of them, which should i buy? I heard Ghost sucks. ive also heard Kicking television is the greatest live album eva...But ive hear most of the songs on kicking televison, and the only one ive heard off Ghost is born that i know ill like is Muzzle of Beez. I heard that song on a concert that was played on channel 2, and i fell in love with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I think A Ghost is Born is an incredible piece of work that rewards with every listen. The only thing that sucks is the "drone" but thats what askip button is for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighFives Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 both but agib first Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basil II Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 stick with KTV......and if inclined......the Wilcobook CD is worth the price of admission as well. -robert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I heard Ghost sucks. No you didn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 if i had to by one of them, which should i buy?I heard Ghost sucks. ive also heard Kicking television is the greatest live album eva...But ive hear most of the songs on kicking televison, and the only one ive heard off Ghost is born that i know ill like is Muzzle of Beez. I heard that song on a concert that was played on channel 2, and i fell in love with it. Agib is alright, it's a real grower but it's okay. Pass the live album because you can get that shit for free all over the internets. And no, it's not the greatest live album ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echo Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 While Ghost is far from my favorite album, it certainly doesn't suck...at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Eh...if you're on a Wilco board, you'll wind up getting them all anyway. I'm not too thrilled with Sky Blue Sky, but I'm still probably going to buy every version including the Lunch box tin version with the Tony trading card. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighFives Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 KTV rocks but I only listened to it like maybe 10 times, I listened to agib 20 times just in the day i got it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 KTV rocks but I only listened to it like maybe 10 times, I listened to agib 20 times just in the day i got it. I had the same expierence. Both are worth checking out, and Ghost is probably going to take some time to get into, but it's worth sitting with. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Ghost is quiet possibly my top Wilco pick. Don't skip the drone...it grows your brain and enriches your soul to sit through it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Well, 75% of AGIB is on KTV ( in somewhat different form ), if you don't already know that. But get ALL of 'em man ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhh4321 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Ghost is #1, then its a toss up between ST and YHF...my opinion is fact. Get bootlegs instead of KTV. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SunsetMagazine Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 They are both phenomenal records but I would start with AGIB. Like other have said, it takes a few spins to grow on you, but once you get it...oh man it's an amazing experience. When you reach that point, go pick up KTV. I don't know if its the best live album of all time but it would easily make my top 10 list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 including the Lunch box tin version with the Tony trading card. i soooooo want that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 i soooooo want that Better hurry up. Only 100 are made. Remember, the handles are made out of the mortal remains of fired band members so the supplies are always limited. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mybenito Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 When in doubt, go with the live album. Words to live by. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Better hurry up. Only 100 are made. Remember, the handles are made out of the mortal remains of fired band members so the supplies are always limited. ooooh. that is the selling point right there. jay bennet's nappy dreads? oh and in regards to the initial question: buy AGIB, don't be a sap, it's a fantastic album. meditate during the drone and you'll understand the universe a bit better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 When in doubt, go with the live album. Words to live by. The Avatar sez it all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 ooooh. that is the selling point right there. jay bennet's nappy dreads?oh and in regards to the initial question: buy AGIB, don't be a sap, it's a fantastic album. meditate during the drone and you'll understand the universe a bit better. You know...and this sounds like hipster bullshit. But the drone somehow works with the album. Like if I skip the drone, the album seems far less effective. The drone gives it a sort of character. It could've been a little shorter (I get the itch to hit the >> button at about 9 minutes into the track) but I still enjoy it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 You know...and this sounds like hipster bullshit. But the drone somehow works with the album. Like if I skip the drone, the album seems far less effective. The drone gives it a sort of character. It could've been a little shorter (I get the itch to hit the >> button at about 9 minutes into the track) but I still enjoy it. i agree. i tend to just kind of zone out, which is kind of a nice feeling for a bit, then it kicks back in and hits the spot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zebra Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 While KTV is an amazing live album, I would personally start with Ghost. Although, it might take a few listens before it hits you. The person who told you Ghost was bad probably is more into the alt-country aspect of their previous albums and didn't like the new sound. Then again, you can always go to Wilco's website and listen to the whole album (track by track) under 'Records' before you decide to buy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I heard Ghost sucks.ive also heard Kicking television is the greatest live album eva...I'd say both statements are incorrect. Ghost is kind of a slow-burn--lots of open spaces, some patches of noise. Not really the catchiest, most fun record on Earth, which is why some casual fans might think it "sucks", but by no means does it. KTV is pretty good, and a nice addition for a fan, but I'd go with the studio albums first and then check out the live album later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 A ghost is born is great...buy it...then buy Kicking Television. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peqger Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I'd say both statements are incorrect. Ghost is kind of a slow-burn--lots of open spaces, some patches of noise. Not really the catchiest, most fun record on Earth, which is why some casual fans might think it "sucks", but by no means does it. KTV is pretty good, and a nice addition for a fan, but I'd go with the studio albums first and then check out the live album later.QFT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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