Sir Stewart Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 If I'm going on record I have to say: 1. Bob Dylan2. The Band3. Wilco4. Pavement btw Mavis Staples is gonna be on Conan tonight if anyone cares. If you've seen Last Waltz Graffiti Bridge you know you may want to see avoid it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 is that even a question? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jesselne Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I'd have to say that Wilco, Radiohead, and Elliott Smith are all tied for my #1 spot. They are all so great in their own respect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoOfTheDay Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I have considered them my fav for about 2 yrs and don't see that changing anytime soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Two words: Du-uh My favorite band timeline (when they were my favorites): 60s: Beatles74-77: Tull78-80: Dead81-03: U2 (though REM/Pretenders were also big for me at the same time)05-Present: teh Wilcos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 In terms of being influential, I'd say they're my favorite. I've never come across a band that has completely altered my views of music as an art form, technique and mystery than with Wilco. I've enjoyed many bands in the past, read all I could about them, learned all the guitar chords to their songs, got all their albums, etc. I think, truly, from a musician's standpoint (mine ) I am constantly wowed by Wilco's constant evolution of sounds while maintaining some degree of consistency. I'm not sure what that consitency is, but I'll settle for it just being what I'd call "being good". Wilco is my favorite. edit: 1000th post...yip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
abombregardless Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 They're definitely my top "modern" band. I can't place them above the unimpeachable classics of yesteryear, and they haven't had the same level of mass-cultural impact as the Beatles or Dylan, but they are the BEST BAND out there today, for several reasons: - INTEGRITY: Wilco makes music on their own terms, and they stand up to the forces of corporatism and commercialism that try to put them down- HONESTY: Jeff Tweedy writes what he feels, and it shines through, even in some of his most abstract pieces- HUMILITY: especially in its current incarnation, where everyone contributes to the arrangement and each member's input is valued equally. Wilco never pretended to be anything greater or more important than a rock band making music.- DIVERSITY: their sound is all over the place, from southern rock to Beatlesque pop to noise-damaged folk to sprawling krautrock jams. They refuse to pin themselves down to one sound, yet all their music is unmistakably "Wilco"- THEY JUST PLAIN ROCK: 'nuff said Wilco is a band I love, but more importantly, in an age where bands will do anything to gain popularity and exposure, Wilco is a band I respect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 duh the big three: Bob Bruce and Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 That's a good point Modern bands: #1 Wilco +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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