Not For The Season

[nodep5]

I have been thinking about this song a lot lately and I feel that this song is a true gem. I have few complaints about Wilco, but I will say that I have felt that the prettier (lack of better term) or more technical Tweedy tries to become vocally a little bit of the magic is lost. I was amazed by YHF upon its release but always thought that Tweedy's vocals were a tad mild or sterile too subtle (even thought the subtle production makes that album a masterpiece). It seems that the YHF demos are the last time we saw that overt vocal range out of Tweedy.

 

Not For The Season displays Tweedy straining in a higher register than is comfortable. The vocals are rugged but carry so much feeling (not to be dramatic). I go back and listen to moments on AM-Summerteeth and you get these little moments of pure vocal joy. Example would be the hoarse delivery on ELT.

 

Anyway, just wanted to say that Not For The Season reminded me of why I love this band.

 

Now that being said, even though I love the version on the YHF demos. I first heard and fell in love with this song via IATTBYH, he is playing a solo acoustic version I believe in the movie in San Fran. Can anyone verify that, and if so what is the date of that show and is it available on owl and bear archive.

 

BTW I never felt Laminated Cat. the Loose Fur stuff was always a little lost on me.

[deepseacatfish]

I really like all the versions of Not For the Season/Laminated Cat. It's one of my favorite Wilco songs period.

[Sir Stewart]

I once listened to 'Not For The Season' on repeat for an hour, driving erratically on the freeway.

[Guest Speed Racer]

I once listened to 'Not For The Season' on repeat for an hour, driving erratically on the freeway.

 

OMGMETOO! Which version?

 

edit: side streets, actually; I know, I'm lame

[Guest Francis X. Hummel]

I really like all the versions of Not For the Season/Laminated Cat. It's one of my favorite Wilco songs period.

 

i'll go ahead and second that. exactly.

 

i do think that jeff solo, both the drop d, capo 2 version seen in IATTBYH and the open d version w/glenn on drums seen in Sunken Treasure. but i also love the demo versions, the Loose Fur version and the band doing it live on a couple of boots i have.

 

lyrically, this song stikes me as beautiful, although i regretfully cannot conceptualize what he's trying to say. i'm too dumb to understand much of what jeff writes, but they still seem poetic and pleasing to me.

[Guest Jules]

i'll go ahead and second that. exactly.

 

i do think that jeff solo, both the drop d, capo 2 version seen in IATTBYH and the open d version w/glenn on drums seen in Sunken Treasure. but i also love the demo versions, the Loose Fur version and the band doing it live on a couple of boots i have.

do you play guitar?

[Sir Stewart]

OMGMETOO! Which version?

 

edit: side streets, actually; I know, I'm lame

The YHF demos version - the full band, rockin one. You?

[nodep5]

i'll go ahead and second that. exactly.

 

i do think that jeff solo, both the drop d, capo 2 version seen in IATTBYH and the open d version w/glenn on drums seen in Sunken Treasure. but i also love the demo versions, the Loose Fur version and the band doing it live on a couple of boots i have.

 

lyrically, this song stikes me as beautiful, although i regretfully cannot conceptualize what he's trying to say. i'm too dumb to understand much of what jeff writes, but they still seem poetic and pleasing to me.

 

Was the version in IATTBYH in San Fransico? That version captivates me big time. I tried on owl an bear around what i figured was the right time frame, but those links don't list city or song titles. How it the world do you know what song you are downloading?

[Analogman]

Wilcobase is the answer.

 

Also, there should be a txt or info file that will give you information in among the tracks up at The Wilco Archive.

[Guest Speed Racer]

The YHF demos version - the full band, rockin one. You?

 

YES!!

 

The other versions are better suited for refreshing email in front of a glowing monitor in an otherwise dark room...

[Guest Francis X. Hummel]

Was the version in IATTBYH in San Fransico? That version captivates me big time. I tried on owl an bear around what i figured was the right time frame, but those links don't list city or song titles. How it the world do you know what song you are downloading?

 

if i recall, that was the san fran show. and looking at the wilcobase, i'm going to say it's from either 3/8/01 or 3/9/01. he opened with it at each show. he also opened with it on 3/10/01, which was a hollywood, ca show, not in the movie, which is available for download on theowlandthebear.

 

the show is cleverly titled "March 10, 2001" under the Jeff Tweedy section

[nodep5]

if i recall, that was the san fran show. and looking at the wilcobase, i'm going to say it's from either 3/8/01 or 3/9/01. he opened with it at each show. he also opened with it on 3/10/01, which was a hollywood, ca show, not in the movie, which is available for download on theowlandthebear.

 

the show is cleverly titled "March 10, 2001" under the Jeff Tweedy section

 

 

I will try that one tonight. Thank you

[Sir Stewart]

YES!!

Full disclosure: I had a few belts in me and it was my last, frustrating day of work on the eve of my last day living in San Diego. Heady song for a heady time.

[Guest Speed Racer]

Full disclosure:

 

In the wee morning hours on technically the day after Thanksgiving, I missed a turn on my ride home from a friend's place (we played Rock Band and worked on a 19 lbs. turkey until 2am ). Missing that damned turn meant a 15-minute turnaround, but when the song came on it was just what I needed at the moment. I had a full tank of gas and a lot in my head (about a girl, naturally), and I drove until I got lost, then found my way back.

 

The scary-ass part was that, even at 2am, there were already cars lined up for Black Friday at the malls.

[Sir Stewart]

Awesome.

[Guest Jules]

I had a full tank of gas and a lot in my head (about a girl, naturally), and I drove until I got lost, then found my way back.

You forgot about the half pack of cigarettes.

[Guest Speed Racer]

You forgot about the half pack of cigarettes.

 

That, and the half-empty bottle of Wild Turkey.

[aricandover]

the 12/06/2002 and 12/07/2002 live versions are hands down the best.

[u2roolz]

Hey,

 

I myself like Sir Stewart and Speed Racer have driven like a madman to this song. I don't know what it is about it, but I'm guessing if my car flips over and the rescue team comes over the song will still be in the awesome guitar solo part.

 

I also noticed someone saying that their favorite versions are from 12/6 and 12/7 of 2002. I haven't heard those yet, but if H

[froggie]

i love the demo version. the vocals are strained but they still sound awesome. the drums really attract me between the verses

[cooperissup3r]

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[Sir Stewart]

I myself like Sir Stewart and Speed Racer have driven like a madman to this song. I don't know what it is about it, but I'm guessing if my car flips over and the rescue team comes over the song will still be in the awesome guitar solo part.

 

I think we've got something here.

[Guest Speed Racer]

i really like some of the versions from may of 02 with wilco. some really good stuff there...Laminated Cat > Reservations and such.

 

I'm fond of the Gibson Rooftop show, 10/30/2002; "I think my guitar is sweating..."

[Guest Francis X. Hummel]

September 4, 2003 - this version is notorious for having that point around 8 minutes where the sounds shriek right into your ear drum. This version is my 2nd favorite because it is preceded by Cars Can't Escape which goes into How To Fight Loneliness than into NFTS.

 

Dude, yeah, I love that show.

[SGL]

I love this song. personally, I think the YHF demo version is great. I like laminated cat but it's too slow and minimalist. with the full band its great...