Doug C Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Yes. I've had it for a few months. I agree that it is his best since Palace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bhickman Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 There's still some aspects of it that could use some smoothing out, but I like that he didn't over think the process. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joshead Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 "Bigger Than Blue" was good. But I like this one too, kind of the polar opposite of BTB production-wise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bhickman Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 "Cajun Angel" off of that album is probably my favorite solo song of his. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 On a related note, has anyone downloaded Jay's most recent album? It's available for free (seriously, it's the way it's being distributed) here : http://rockproper.com/ I'm 3 tracks in (not sure what took me so long to get around to it) and it's easily his best solo work. His best post-Wilco work is still The Palace At 4 A.M., but this is damn good. i agree, i love his latest record. i've been listening to it at least every other day since its been "released." previously, i was listening to The Beloved Enemy on a regular basis. Genevra is such an amazing song...it brings me so close to tears every time i listen to it much like The Engines are Idle does off of his latest work. a friend and i were cruising around town the other day and i put on God's Coffee. this guy's really fickle with new music, however he loved this song! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Has anyone mentioned Sweet Relief? I don't know if it would apply, but it might be an option.Sweet Relief Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joshead Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Wilco is listed as a supporter on that site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bhickman Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Sweet Relief may be an option on top of the possible show(s). I may end up having to do two shows at two great venues ... but two because their capacity is pretty small. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bhickman Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 The idea of some sort of "Being There" or "Summerteeth" era Wilco reunion for this is probably a dream. A beautfiul one, but still, a dream. Getting Jeff to do it may be one, too. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, I suppose. As a fan of the band's I know how amazing this idea would be to the fans. I just don't want to dream too big and get myself (or others) disappointed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 "Cajun Angel" off of that album is probably my favorite solo song of his. same here. vibes for Jay, from downunder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 The idea of some sort of "Being There" or "Summerteeth" era Wilco reunion for this is probably a dream. A beautfiul one, but still, a dream. Getting Jeff to do it may be one, too. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, I suppose. As a fan of the band's I know how amazing this idea would be to the fans. I just don't want to dream too big and get myself (or others) disappointed.Simply a 'regular' Wilco show would raise a hefty chunk of change... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Even if Jay doesn't play with them they should do a AM, Being There, Summerteeth, Yankee Hotel show where they play stuff that Jay contributed to in his honor with the proceeds helping Jay out... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bhickman Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 both points above this post are great. I guess I'm just a pessimist and don't see it happening. But you never know how strange the world can work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pillowy star Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I don't think it's gonna happen, but there will be other ways to support Jay. And who knows.............stranger things have happened indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 both points above this post are great. I guess I'm just a pessimist and don't see it happening.Actually, I think that makes you a realist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bhickman Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 that's a nicer way to say... getting some of the Wilco or ex-Wilco guys involved might not be as hard as Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 On a related note, has anyone downloaded Jay's most recent album? It's available for free (seriously, it's the way it's being distributed) here : http://rockproper.com/ I'm 3 tracks in (not sure what took me so long to get around to it) and it's easily his best solo work. His best post-Wilco work is still The Palace At 4 A.M., but this is damn good.I downloaded a few weeks ago, and I'm sorry to say I'm not impressed. I thought it was rather weak overall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I like it quite a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joshead Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I would totally go to a show that had Edward Burch, Leroy Bach, Ken Coomer, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bhickman Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 status update - nothing to update - Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basil II Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Bhickman, Please put me down to help Jay defray costs of the surgery...... and yes, "Apologize.." is the best overall effort from Jay since "Palace" -Robert I would totally go to a show that had Edward Burch, Leroy Bach, Ken Coomer, etc. It would sell out the Tractor here in Seattle......easily. -Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I guess this will probably mean no upcoming Wilco benefit for Jay: Wilco ex-member sues frontman Tweedy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I guess this will probably mean no upcoming Wilco benefit for Jay: Wilco ex-member sues frontman TweedyThat's just low, Jay. Come on. I understand that this surgery will cost a lot, but this just makes him look like even more of a total ass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I guess this will probably mean no upcoming Wilco benefit for Jay: Wilco ex-member sues frontman TweedyWell, I take back my suggestion that he uses Sweet Relief and I hope he breaks his other fat leg. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Exactly. Who knows what would have happened from the Wilco camp, or anyone, really, regarding Jay's surgery issues, but all hopes of that are gone now. Just a real classless act, Jay Bennett. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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