Moe_Syzlak Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 casino queen sunken treasure she's a jar i am trying to break your heart muzzle of bees you are my face and this is correct!!!!!!!!!!You Are My Face better represents AGiB than SBS. That is correct!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I think I get it now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Basically a guy I work with said he had never heard Wilco and wanted to know which album to buy. I told him that I would make a mix on my ipod to listen to at work, putting 1 or 2 songs for each album. But I want to make sure he gets a feel for each album so he doesnt buy one and find it isnt anything like the other stuff he has heard. I've been doing that for about a year now........Too hard to pick one or two from each album.......I usually pick some live versions from the Kicking Television CD for songs that I can't stand on AGIB and YHF.......The live versions of some of those songs are less noisy if you now what I mean....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joshead Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 I think probably "Via Chicago" or "Misunderstood" would be good choices off of KT, those two I think represent Wilco as a live entity today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I think probably "Via Chicago" or "Misunderstood" would be good choices off of KT, those two I think represent Wilco as a live entity today.I have to disagree with Misunderstood, seeing as they haven't even played it since August '08 (11 shows). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I have to disagree with Misunderstood, seeing as they haven't even played it since August '08 (11 shows). Spiders seems to "represent" that whole era to "me". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Spiders seems to "represent" that whole era to "me".You mean the long-ass AGIB tour? Good times. I miss the visuals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joshead Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks everybody for responding! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zkits Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 casino queen sunken treasure she's a jar i am trying to break your heart muzzle of bees you are my face and this is correct!!!!!!!!!! Perfect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Whales Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I kind of took this thread as choosing the song that best describes the overall sound of each album, and what the band was trying to go for at that time. AM: Pick Up the Change - It best exemplifies the laid-back country rock they were going for and showed Jeff Tweedy's lower register of vocals that he rarely used with UT as well as a fantastic melody. I could've easily picked I Must Be High for this one too, but I just happen to like Pick Up the Change more. Being There: Sunken Treasure - It has those dark puzzling lyrics that were never very evident in Tweedy's work before, but for which he's become known for. It's also one of their first ventures into noisier music. Summerteeth: Nothing'severgonnastandinmyway (again) - It matches the dark lyrics and upbeat melodies this album is known for and also has an unbelievable amount of layers on it. YHF: IATTBYH - This one's pretty self-explanatory. One of their greatest songs that sums up the sound they were going for in what was probably the greatest period of their career. A Ghost is Born: Hell is Chrome - This one was kind of tough, but with it's whispered lyrics, feedback-laced guitar solo, and simple, but perfect arrangement, it has to be this. Sky Blue Sky: What Light - This one was also kind of tough, but when I watch both Sunken Treasure and the SBS bonus dvd, it seems like this song encapsulates a lot of the ideas Jeff had at the time about his music. He said he "just wants to write some fucking songs" and that's what this is. There's no pretension about it, and at the end of the day, it's just a pretty little song, which is undoubtedly what they were going for with this record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spongebob Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 How the hell does Dash 7 represent AM as a whole? you are a great critic jules. you must have more important things to do than troll via chicago looking for people to taunt? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Perfect I'm going to second that one. I wanted to say "Company in my back" because I love that song but Muzzle of Bees is a better choice. Anybody know what "Company in my back" is about lyrically? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 you are a great critic jules. you must have more important things to do than troll via chicago looking for people to taunt?not really, but thanks anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Anybody know what "Company in my back" is about lyrically?I'm sure it could mean a lot of things, but I remember reading it's something like a love song sung from the point of view of insect. I can see that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'm sure it could mean a lot of things, but I remember reading it's something like a love song sung from the point of view of insect. I can see that. That makes more sense than anything I have come up with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thagle Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 AM: casino Queen: just like the album raw, fun, and not that mature or greatBT: tough one....sunken treasure b/c i cant think of another better oneST: Via ChicagoYHF: Ashes of American Flags (perfect song for the perfect post 9/11 album)AGIB: Less Than You Think: how can you not pick the song which is supposed to be a musical migraine for an album filled migraines/painkillersSBS: Impossible Germany Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 > YHF: Ashes of American Flags (perfect song for the perfect post 9/11 album) might be a good song for 911, but it was played as early as 1999 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joshead Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 I played the mix. Appararently he already bought SBS but I think he is leaning towards YHF for the next purchase. Thanks again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chanman1128 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Casino QueenHotel Arizona...almost put SunkenShe's A JarIATTBYHHell is ChromeYou Are My Face Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thermocaster Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 If you had to make an all-star baseball team from Wilco songs (3 song limit from each album), which songs would you pick, and what positions would you put them at? Assume that you have a DH, a starting pitcher, middle relief, set-up guy, and closer. THEN, what would your batting order be, and who would you pinch run for, and which song would you sub out against southpaws? And which songs are switch-hitters? GO! AMERICAN LEAGUE(in batting order) SS - MondayCF - War on War1B - Sunken TreasureLF - You Are My Face3B - Pot Kettle BlackDH - Impossible GermanyRF - Airline To HeavenC - Ashes of American Flags2B - Remember The Mountain Bed SP - MisunderstoodMR - Someday Some Morning SometimeCL - Shake it Off Lefty relief: Heavy Metal DrummerPinch runner: Outta Mind Outta Site NATIONAL LEAGUE CF - Nothingsevergonnastandinmyway(agin)2B - Spiders (Kidsmoke)DH - I Must Be HighRF - At Least That's What You Said1B - SummerteethC - California Stars3B - Shouldn't Be AshamedLF - One by OneSS - Company in my Back SP - I'm Always In LoveMR - Hesitating BeautyCL - Passenger Side Lefty relief: CandyflossPinch runner: I'm a Wheel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Sunken Treasure at 1B? Too slow and erratic. I see a lot of errors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renic Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 yay!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackpott Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 AM: I Must Be HighBT: Sunken TreasureST: She's A JarYHF: Heavy Metal DrummerAGIB: At Least That's What You SaidSBS: Impossible Germany Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 AM: Too Far ApartBT: Sunken TreasureST: How to Fight Lonneliness (She's A Jar)YHF: Jesus EtcAGIB: TheologiansSBS: Side With The Seeds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 AM--Box Full of LettersBT--Far, Far AwayST--PieholdenYHF--Pot Kettle BlackAGIB--Handshake DrugsSBS--You Are My Face Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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