Grinc83 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hey guys! Thought y'all might want to check out the Smoking Section today...they've got an article up about Wilco's new album. Austin Scaggs visited the guys at The Loft and got a chance to hear the new album. Sounds like it's gonna be a good one!! Check it out:http://www.rollingstone.com/blogs/smokings...st-listen-t.php Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Well, this is something. OK, now I'm starting to get excited about this. Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 When we heard Wilco debut the song "One Wing" at Lollapalooza last year' date=' we predicted that the band was consciously moving in a more experimental direction (a la Yankee Hotel Foxtrot), but the songs we heard at the Loft take Wilco in yet another new direction.[/quote'] Hmm. (I mean, not that it wasn't pretty clear from what we've heard that this isn't YHFII.) Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'm excited! Oh, and the song I wanted to be called "Crush the Cities" actually has a a better name..."My Country Has Disappeared." Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 They flew all the way to Chicago to not tell us anything other than "we'll like it." Link to post Share on other sites
bakerian08 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 i didn't think "one wing" sounded anything like they were moving more towards a YHF sound at all.but oh well, i'm still really excited. Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Alright, I'm excited now. Link to post Share on other sites
stagerug Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 NICE CATCH!!! I can't wait. I'm sure it is "sick" ...they all have been. My only concern is that being a long time subscriber to RS...they seem to be going in the "anything done by anybody of any band that has any clout gets at least 4 stars". Economically, they seem to be struggling like most print media these days in the changing mass media environment, along with the struggles at the record companies, and are grasping at straws to find a solid identity again. Anybody that reads it regularly will most likely agree with me on that (not speaking for the masses, of course). They recently gave Springsteen's new album 5 stars! A classic they say. Now, I'm not much of a Springsteen fan, so all of you New Jersey dwellers please forgive me, but I listened to that album and it was a total dud. Anyway, I'm sure the new Wilco album will be stellar, I just have to take anything that RS publishes these days with a grain of salt...I just realized I am one crabby old curmudgeon...sorry. Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 They flew all the way to Chicago to not tell us anything other than "we'll like it."When they said that their editors would be angry if they gave anything else away, that made it sound like there may be a more substantial "real" article to come. Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Sounds like it's gonna be a good one!! I don't think we would expect anything else......... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hollinger. Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I expect it to be awful. Possibly the worst album they've ever made. Link to post Share on other sites
nodep5 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 NICE CATCH!!! I can't wait. I'm sure it is "sick" ...they all have been. My only concern is that being a long time subscriber to RS...they seem to be going in the "anything done by anybody of any band that has any clout gets at least 4 stars". Economically, they seem to be struggling like most print media these days in the changing mass media environment, along with the struggles at the record companies, and are grasping at straws to find a solid identity again. Anybody that reads it regularly will most likely agree with me on that (not speaking for the masses, of course). They recently gave Springsteen's new album 5 stars! A classic they say. Now, I'm not much of a Springsteen fan, so all of you New Jersey dwellers please forgive me, but I listened to that album and it was a total dud. Anyway, I'm sure the new Wilco album will be stellar, I just have to take anything that RS publishes these days with a grain of salt...I just realized I am one crabby old curmudgeon...sorry. No, it had to be said. RS have been followers not leaders for quite a while. They are on the polar opposite of Pitchfork in terms of hype/trendsetting. I think the truth and reality lies somewhere in between those two entities. New Springsteen 5 stars. That is rich! Haven't heard a note of it, but I can only imagine. Link to post Share on other sites
Tanner Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'm so happy it's going to be titled "Wilco, the Song"! Wilco will love ya baby. I think the Bruce album earned its 5 stars. Fricke just praised the new U2 record, too. Link to post Share on other sites
Kamera Lens Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 While it was exciting to read about the new Wilco album, Rolling Stone still really sucks. Link to post Share on other sites
bakerian08 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 While it was exciting to read about the new Wilco album, Rolling Stone still really sucks.yeah. they really, really do. Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Wow, I'm a little stunned at this post from RS and the email we got from Wilco HQ. I'm dying to know what the other 3 songs they got to hear were. My Country Has Disappeared. Now that's a great song title. That song to me shows the most promise out of what I've heard so far. Very John Lennon in my ears.I seem to remember reading about Deeper Down being played somewhere. I don't think this has surfaced yet has it ?I really like all of the new songs that they have been playing. Can't wait until June. Kristofor Link to post Share on other sites
KansasAl Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 gimme gimme gimme!!! Link to post Share on other sites
creativetype Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I expect it to be awful. Possibly the worst album they've ever made. No matter how it sounds, chronologically speaking, it's not even close to their debut album. Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 i didn't think "one wing" sounded anything like they were moving more towards a YHF sound at all. Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Man! That article did nothing but give me more questions (as intended?). They listed like eight songs. Wilco has historically recorded a half a dozen songs more than they need for an album. I wonder if they did that this time, or if they recorded 12 and they're releasing 12 kind of story. I do know that I'm disappointed that TJ Doherty isn't taking a greater role in engineering the album. I think he's just been doing overdubs at the Loft, but didn't make it to NZ. Meanwhile did they start off in New Zealand like this: "Okay, band meeting. First thing: attendance. Jiff?" "Present." "Great. Glinn?" Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Between this and the new Sonic Youth album, June is going to be awesome Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hollinger. Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 It is an exciting time to be homeless. Link to post Share on other sites
mahinty Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Meanwhile did they start off in New Zealand like this: "Okay, band meeting. First thing: attendance. Jiff?" "Present." "Great. Glinn?" I'm just happy that you guys know what a New Ziland accent sounds like, let alone that Wilco has recorded a large chunk of their new record here.Who would have thought?I think I'll have some fush and chups to celebrate.Between this, and the success of FOTC, I'm a little proud right now. Link to post Share on other sites
SunkenKamera Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I'm just happy that you guys know what a New Ziland accent sounds like, let alone that Wilco has recorded a large chunk of their new record here.Who would have thought?I think I'll have some fush and chups to celebrate.Between this, and the success of FOTC, I'm a little proud right now. Bro, I just hope they rattle their dags and get the album released. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 i understand this is maybe how recording goes but the fact that the whole band sans Nels and Michael recorded the album in New Zealand is strange to me. if they had this creative spurt, why not fly out the the lead guitarist and keyboardist? Overdubs at the Loft, to me, would seem distant to the original recording time and feel. but since RS says it is great, I totally believe it. i just wonder how nels and michael felt about being at original recording. probably not a big deal. Link to post Share on other sites
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