unposed_question Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Just a personal observation, but has anyone else had the thought that the vocal is a bit "scratchy" compared to thelive versions? I mean, in some places it sounds like Jeff failed to clear his throat before launching into the song.From an aesthetic point of view, I find it kind of jarring compared to the live versions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
So Long Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I actually really like the weariness in Jeff's vocals on this track. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I never really noticed that. Maybe because I'm completely enamored with this song. It recently tossed Jesus, Etc. off the top of my "favorite song ever" list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unposed_question Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Well, Jesus, etc. will probably always be my favorite Wilco song, but right now Impossible Germanyis a close second. I just think the crackiness of the vocal is not suited to the overall sweetness of the song.I think it's because "I'm" so enamored with the song that I wish he had picked a different vocal track. Butlike I said, it was more of an observation from comparing it to the live versions I've been assembling. To eachhis own. I think this is the first song (perhaps from listening to it so damn much) of Wilco's where I listen tovarious parts of it and think about how I might have changed it if I was recording it or mixing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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