paauwe Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 So i discovered Wilco maybe 2 years ago. I started with AGIB, then Yankee and kicking tele, then got into some of jeffs acoustic stuff, downloaded the more popular songs from the other albums, and then finally SBS. It was just this past summer when i picked up Summerteeth. and wow... the rest is history.....Summerteeth is hands down my favorite wilco record. Does this also go for many other of you? Because i NEVER hear people talking about it. Whats up with that? The only song i'll skip over is "in a future age" other than that i absolutely love the rest. I had been previously familar "via" and "shot in the arm" due to frequent setlist apperances. . But honestly, if you ask me, i dont really care for those as much compared to like "pieholed suite" and "when you wake up feeling old". i would take the kicking televisioin versions over the ST ones anyday out of the week. I dont know how it was able to sit in the shadows for that long. How do the rest of you enjoy Summerteeth in relation to the other albums. I had always heard about the whole shock factor surrounding Yankee's sound and heard that previous albums were more folk-oriented so i had figured ST was like that. But its a total pop record. and i absolutely love it.... now i just gotta get AM and Being There, im pretty excited... cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 A.M. and Being There are outstanding as well. I really don't think Wilco is capable of making an average record. As for Summerteeth, from what I can see a lot of the 'wayback' fans count it as their favorite. Personally I came in pretty late as well, so not as much baggage and I guess I can be more objective about the catalog. Honestly tho, I'd have a hard time ranking the Wilco albums against each other. They're all THAT good, and that includes A.M. (and SBS!!). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 it my 3rd favourite (after BT and SBS) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Summerteeth is my favorite Wilco album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brettac1 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I pretty much go back and forth between Summerteeth and YHF as my favorite. The only constant in my "ranking" of the albums is A.M. in last. I like Jay Bennett's presence quite a bit on Summerteeth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 The only constant in my "ranking" of the albums is A.M. in last I agree there. I don't hate A.M., I just think their other albums are a lot better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 As for Summerteeth, from what I can see a lot of the 'wayback' fans count it as their favorite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I've been listening to Wilco from the beginning, and so far I go between YHF and ST as my favorites, depending on my mood. ELT, Can't Stand It, She's A Jar... it's a great album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I really don't think Wilco is capable of making an average record. I would like to say this is false. They do make average records. However, their average is just 50x higher than the averages of every other artist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 This and Ghost go back and forth for the distinction of being my second favorite album by the Wilcos, Foxtrot will probably always be number one. It's an amazing record, lyrically it's probably Tweedy's best work. You haven't really lived until you've driven someone who just gave you the "just friends" speech home with this record on. Or actually make that you have lived a healthy and very good life if you have never done that. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I really like Summerteeth, but I almost always skip over "Can't Stand It". The rest of the record is really great, but for me it doesn't feel as well sequenced as the other records. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I agree there. I don't hate A.M., I just think their other albums are a lot better. One thing I haven't figured out, what's the big deal with Too Far Apart? Members here seem to be going nuts over the band playing it lately, is it just the rarety? It's on okay song, but not really one of the stronger cuts from A.M., IMHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 One thing I haven't figured out, what's the big deal with Too Far Apart? Members here seem to be going nuts over the band playing it lately, is it just the rarety? It's on okay song, but not really one of the stronger cuts from A.M., IMHO. its something other than passenger side! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 One thing I haven't figured out, what's the big deal with Too Far Apart? Members here seem to be going nuts over the band playing it lately, is it just the rarety? It's on okay song, but not really one of the stronger cuts from A.M., IMHO.Yeah. According to WilcoBase it hadn't been played live in 7 years (until this tour). OK song...it sounds like a song that Gov't Mule would tear up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Yep...checked wilcobase, they haven't played That's Not The Issue in 10 years, and I Thought I Held You has only been played ONCE...in 1995. (that song has such an achingly beautiful lap steel) Realistically, if they're gonna play something off A.M. and I'm lucky enough to be at the show, I hope it's Should've Been In Love. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Realistically, if they're gonna play something off A.M. and I'm lucky enough to be at the show, I hope it's Should've Been In Love. that and Pick up the change were done in early 2005, so the current line-up do know their way around it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I know a lot people don't like the lyrics to it or just don't like the song, but if I could hear one song from A.M. with this lineup, it would be Casino Queen. With Nels tearing up that riff, and Jeff, John and Pat all belting out the lyrics, I think that song would have some serious energy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I know a lot people don't like the lyrics to it or just don't like the song, but if I could hear one song from A.M. with this lineup, it would be Casino Queen. With Nels tearing up that riff, and Jeff, John and Pat all belting out the lyrics, I think that song would have some serious energy. I'd like to hear that boogie jam too! But I'd really like to hear Nels' treatment on some others, like I Thought I Held You. Not in this lifetime I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Not in this lifetime I guess. Maybe B.M. will come true... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pillowy star Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Summerteeth is my favorite Wilco album and will always be. I don't even think it's their best album (that'll be a tie between AGIB and SBS), it's just that it suits me personally best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yankhotelfox Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I agree there. I don't hate A.M., I just think their other albums are a lot better. Werd. I definitely appreciate it's rawness though. I was in a shitty mood the other day and was perked up when I heard "Box Full of Letters" on 105.3 the Peak (Killington, VT). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 best record, best era of live Wilco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Maybe B.M. will come true... Oh..........I hope so. I've been feeling pretty constipated lately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Everyone loves Summerteeth.... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarabell Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Summerteeth is my all time favorite album. It's the first Wilco album I ever heard, and it started this whole love affair for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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