ction Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I'm certainly not saying you have to, but if you're interested I'll tell you how in this thread. Step 1 - Very rarely listen to anything other than the first 3 albums. You can certainly recognize YHF's greatness, but I'm kinda burnt out on that one - listen to AM instead. Skip the others except the new one, which you can listen to once a week. more to follow... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I find your ideas fascinating and would like to subscribe to your podcast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Step 2 - Don't go see them live. Sure they're entertaining and are great musicians, but they don't share my focus on the first 3 albums anymore. Plus, indoor venues are usually way too crowded and smokey, and outdoor shows usually take place during the summer and I break a sweat just thinking about +85 degree temperatures. Stay home, watch some TV, maybe post some random thoughts on a Wilco fan site, and keep try to keep cool and comfortable. Anyway, if you're like me (and by reading this it's clear you are at least interested in going that route) you've got a handful of officially released and fan-distributed DVDs to watch instead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 May I suggest a new username, big parm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 outdoor shows usually take place during the summer and I break a sweat just thinking about +85 degree temperatures.Precisely. Not to mention the unmistakeable smell of wooks in such weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Is it o.k. if I listen to the tunes like "Just A Kid" or the stuff from Mermaid Ave that aren't on any official Wilco album, or should I hold off on those for a spell too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Good question, Lammycat. I think the Mermaid Ave. stuff is fine to listen to in moderation (skip "Secret of the Sea" though, of course). While I'm a big fan of some novelty bands/artists (Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Flogging Molly, Bob Dylan, etc.) I don't generally like novelty songs done by non-novelty bands. Black Flag's "TV Party" is an example. I kinda view "Just a Kid" as a novelty song, which could be totally incorrect and misguided...but they are my terms. And as such you're going to have to skip this particular song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 May I suggest a new username, big parm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Embarcadero_Skies Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Good question, Lammycat. I think the Mermaid Ave. stuff is fine to listen to in moderation (skip "Secret of the Sea" though, of course). While I'm a big fan of some novelty bands/artists (Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Flogging Molly, Bob Dylan, etc.) I don't generally like novelty songs done by non-novelty bands. Black Flag's "TV Party" is an example. I kinda view "Just a Kid" as a novelty song, which could be totally incorrect and misguided...but they are my terms. And as such you're going to have to skip this particular song. Big Parm, How should we treat written material? Books, blogs etc etc? What's acceptable? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rselz Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 ...and what about the live tweedy stuff? sometimes when he's solo the new stuff sounds like old stuff. does that work for you? too many chord changes? it can become tiresome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Big Parm, How should we treat written material? Books, blogs etc etc? What's acceptable? I occassionally re-read sections of the Kot book on the can, but tend to avoid any "SBS review" internet links, mainly because I'm afraid the reviewers will not enjoy Wilco on my terms and that will make me go blind with rage. And the only blog I read is captainisdead.com, and that's only because the guy who runs that is my ex. Basically, I think we can enjoy any and all printed material, and most e-content. The only exception to the printed material thing is the poetry book. We don't read that shit. Non-negotiable. ...and what about the live tweedy stuff? sometimes when he's solo the new stuff sounds like old stuff. does that work for you? too many chord changes? it can become tiresome. I download that stuff and then never listen to it, so yeah...listen to AM instead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I occassionally re-read sections of the Kot book on the can, but tend to avoid any "SBS review" internet links, mainly because I'm afraid the reviewers will not enjoy Wilco on my terms and that will make me go blind with rage. And the only blog I read is captainisdead.com, and that's only because the guy who runs that is my ex.You misspelled "e-blind" and "e-rage." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 And "e-ex." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 "ffb" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rufer Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Big Parm, I don't actually own a turntable. Will I ever be able to fully appreciate, as you put it, the "new one"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 And "lemon party" EDIT: this be bobblehead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Embarcadero_Skies Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I occassionally re-read sections of the Kot book on the can, but tend to avoid any "SBS review" internet links, mainly because I'm afraid the reviewers will not enjoy Wilco on my terms and that will make me go blind with rage. And the only blog I read is captainisdead.com, and that's only because the guy who runs that is my ex. Basically, I think we can enjoy any and all printed material, and most e-content. The only exception to the printed material thing is the poetry book. We don't read that shit. Non-negotiable.I download that stuff and then never listen to it, so yeah...listen to AM instead. I'll be sure to burn my girlfriends copy of jeff's poems when I get home later. Unless, you want me to fedex it to you? Then you can use it to wipe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 i expected a poll Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Big Parm, I don't actually own a turntable. Will I ever be able to fully appreciate, as you put it, the "new one"? I no longer own a working turntable either. And even if I did I still don't know that I'd ever truly appreciate the new one. How about we just listen to AM instead? And "lemon party" EDIT: this be bobblehead I get the feeling you aren't really interested in enjoying wilco on my terms. I'll be sure to burn my girlfriends copy of jeff's poems when I get home later. Unless, you want me to fedex it to you? Then you can use it to wipe! Don't be so hasty. I'm not a fascist, and I can't condone the destruction of your girlfriend's property. Unless of course she is also intersted in enjoying Wilco on my terms. In which case you should donate the poetry book to your local library for uncool, unhip patrons to enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I get the feeling you aren't really interested in enjoying wilco on my terms.I listened to all of AM just three/four weeks ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rufer Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I listened to all of AM just three/four weeks ago. Even It's Just That Simple? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Even It's Just That Simple?Maybe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 With the exception of "Gun", I don't really like any of Jeff's Uncle Tupelo songs until Anodyne. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rufer Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 And to think I was going to listen to Wilco on this guy's terms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Big Parm, what if I get the urge to watch the IATTBYH dvd, with the commentary turned on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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