Moss Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 These are some of the most immediate and striking songs Wilco have come up with in years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Oddly -- I have been humming "All Things Must Pass" often the last few days -- it's been much on my mind lately. So this comes as GREAT news Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I'm with those who want to wait until the release to hear the new album. The stream of Sky Blue Sky + listening to live recordings very nearly ruined the album for me. The only Wilco (studio) album that I remember fully enjoying upon first listen was Being There (this was in 2005, not 1996). For the most part I find that a new Wilco record requires concentration, patience, full artwork etc.. Sitting in front of a computer screen is not the way to go. This is very true, except for me, it was Summerteeth that hit me instantly (I was in a big Beatles/Beach Boys phase, so it went down really easy.) Being There and AGIB I thought were pretty average, but both grew on me. I remember thinking was an YHF impressive record, but I didn't feel an instant personal connection to it. Now it's maybe my fav album of all time. It wouldn't surprise me if this one takes a little while to grow on me. That being said, I'll still listen to whatever stream/ promo etc we get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Theremin Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Pitchfork will rate it 6.1. Slightly better than SBS but still not enough YHF & too much dad rock to deserve higher ratings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howfast Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Via Billboard http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/wilco-...003969366.story Wilco Returns With Eclectic New AlbumWilco will release "Wilco (The Album)" on June 30. May 05, 2009 01:12 PM ET Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.Wilco revisits the unpredictable leanings of "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" and "A Ghost Is Born" on its latest project, "Wilco (The Album)," due June 30 from Nonesuch. The 11-track set was produced by the band with Jim Scott, who mixed 2007's "Sky Blue Sky." Whereas that album reveled in a cohesive, laidback vibe and toned down the experimentation of its two predecessors, musically, "Wilco (The Album)" offers a little bit of everything while making good on frontman Jeff Tweedy's stated goal to use "the studio as another instrument." That approach is best heard on the nearly six-minute "Bull Black Nova," which is built on a pulsating rhythm akin to "Spiders (Kidsmoke)" from "A Ghost Is Born" and is layered with clattering piano and unhinged, interlocking guitar workouts. Elsewhere, Wilco offers up unusual song structures on the gauzy "Deeper Down," which has short verses that come to a full stop and a wealth of sonic details in its nooks and crannies. The gripping "One Wing" builds from a quiet introductory section to a strident, arena-worthy stomper, while strings and horns color the majestic final portion of album closer "Everlasting." Premiered last year on "The Colbert Report," opener "Wilco the Song" is a humorous, self-referential rocker with the reminder that even when life gets you down, "Wilco will love you, baby." Fans of Wilco's more straightforward side will revel in "You and I," a gorgeous duet between Tweedy and Feist about the simple pleasures of love. Also in this vein are the hushed, largely acoustic "Solitaire" and the stately, harmony-rich "Country Disappeared." Rounding out the album, "You Never Know" is a flashback to the ebullient pop/rock of 1999's "Summerteeth," while "Sonny Feeling" kicks out a groovy, slide guitar-laden jam that would fit nicely alongside "Walken" from "Sky Blue Sky." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sky blue bats Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 How come these to idiots have the album and I do not? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhino4evr Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Pitchfork will rate it 6.1. Slightly better than SBS but still not enough YHF & too much dad rock to deserve higher ratings. Oh who cares what Pitchfork thinks. Half of the records on their best new music section sound like they were recorded on a my first Sony. They have become nothing more then an aging website obsessed with trying to sound relevant to the younger generation. They much more concerned with the scene that an album is geared too then the music itself. Is calling something Dad rock an insult if you are old enough to be a dad? Do Pitchfork writers not age, or do they kicked out the door the minute they grow pubic hair?Sky Blue Sky (5.0?) and Ghost is Born (6.0?) are still some of the best records of the decade regardelss if PM says they are "relevant" or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Oh who cares what Pitchfork thinks. Half of the records on their best new music section sound like they were recorded on a my first Sony. They have become nothing more then an aging website obsessed with trying to sound relevant to the younger generation. They much more concerned with the scene that an album is geared too then the music itself. Is calling something Dad rock an insult if you are old enough to be a dad? Do Pitchfork writers not age, or do they kicked out the door the minute they grow pubic hair?Sky Blue Sky (5.0?) and Ghost is Born (6.0?) are still some of the best records of the decade regardelss if PM says they are "relevant" or not. I agree on AGIB, but not on SBS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 has it leaked yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 has it leaked yet?apparently not, ma'am. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Just for the record I never said I didn't like SBS. I just think Wilco made engaging albums before extended Nels solos came along. You don't need to be a guitar god to create an interesting solo. Sometimes proficiency=sterility.That's why I'm not a Satriani fan. To me, SBS's weakness was actually mostly from lyrical choices made by Jeff, and arrangement choices made by the whole band. It's unfair to blame everything on Nels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhino4evr Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I agree on AGIB, but not on SBS. Personally, after the drug filled paranoia of YHF and the chaotic recovery depression of GIB, SBS came as a breath of fresh air. Don't get me wrong I still love those albums, but I was kind of ready for Wilco to make a more straight forward record after such an intense amount of music. When I heard "Maybe the sun will shine today" for the first time. I cracked a smile, sat down with a cup of coffee (it was Sunday Morning, i remember) and soaked in the warmth. The album may not be as thrilling as the previous two, but it makes up for it in true heart. For once the sonic walls that Jeff had put up over the last few records had come crumbling down. It's really a very soothing record to me, and it seemed to come at just the right time in my life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 It's really a very soothing record to me, and it seemed to come at just the right time in my life.It did for me too. I recall getting a little verklempt when I first heard the "maybe I won't feel so afraid." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 It's really a very soothing record to me, and it seemed to come at just the right time in my life. The album dropped during what I imagine might end up being the worst period of my life, when all is said and done - certainly the worst period to date. The, "everything's great! God it used to suck!" vibe was soooooo not what I wanted to hear - kind of rubbing it in, you know? But I tried listening to it, which then only made me associate that horrible period with that record. Finally, about a year later, I was able to put it on and be on the same wavelength as the record. For someone who was really hoping for more self-loathing, self-important doomsday tunes, it took me a while to get into it, but I really do love it for what it is now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 The album dropped during what I imagine might end up being the worst period of my life, when all is said and done - certainly the worst period to date. The, "everything's great! God it used to suck!" vibe was soooooo not what I wanted to hear - kind of rubbing it in, you know? But I tried listening to it, which then only made me associate that horrible period with that record. Finally, about a year later, I was able to put it on and be on the same wavelength as the record. For someone who was really hoping for more self-loathing, self-important doomsday tunes, it took me a while to get into it, but I really do love it for what it is now. Yeah. If SBS had dropped say...the day after Election last year...I might've been like "BEST ALBUM EVAAARR". 2007 just seemed like a really poor time to be positive for me too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junkiesmile Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 To me, SBS's weakness was actually mostly from lyrical choices made by Jeff, and arrangement choices made by the whole band. It's unfair to blame everything on Nels.I agree. I still like the album. Hey, it's Wilco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I agree. I still like the album. Hey, it's Wilco. Yeah I mean, if any other band had put out SBS, I would've probably given up after the 2nd listen. But I tried to squeeze some enjoyment out of it. There are maybe 3 songs I love and 3 or 4 others I like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Alan Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 SBS is overall kind of weak for a wilco album, but it still has a couple of their best songs. You Are My Face is top 5 for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junkiesmile Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 After reading some of the early reviews for this album I have to say I'm pretty excited. I don't know if I'll be able to wait for the official release.Leak, leak, leak, leak...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 My resolve is weakening as well. But I can distract myself with other stuff, like the new Eels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 It did for me too. I recall getting a little verklempt when I first heard the "maybe I won't feel so afraid.""That record, well, it's like buttah!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 i've got to think that if there are this many promo copies floating around, we'll it see surface online somewhere by next week.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Nonesuch has the album cued up on a page -- no cover. Track list promises it will eventually enable listening. http://www.nonesuch.com/albums/wilco-the-album Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shabba rich Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 by John Mulvey, www.uncut.co.uk Keep listening, and the details come into focus I keep telling my friends this is the only way to really enjoy Wilco records. Great review. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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