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Hello all... Fell in love with this band over the past 3 or 4 months. Been listening to them for about 4 years but they really hit me this fall I guess. Caught the St. Louis shows in 08...

 

But anyways... I come from a long tenured relationship of following Dave Matthews Band (don't hold it against me)... spent a lot of time on a board for them, went to tons of shows, so I know what it's like when a newer guy comes a long without an understanding or respect for the past history and music. So I guess I'd like to ask you guys where if I'm off to a good start?

 

Favorite Album: A Ghost Is Born / Yankee Hotel

Song: Pieholden Suites

 

Also, can anyone fill me in on where the band is right now at this point of their career in terms of sound from the eyes of the hardcore fans?

 

Thanks,

Andrew M.

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Hello all... Fell in love with this band over the past 3 or 4 months. Been listening to them for about 4 years but they really hit me this fall I guess. Caught the St. Louis shows in 08...

 

I'd like to ask you guys where if I'm off to a good start?

 

Favorite Album: A Ghost Is Born / Yankee Hotel

Song: Pieholden Suites

Yeah, I'd say you're off to a great start.

Oh, and welcome to the board!

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Good luck looking for a consensus on this stuff, Andrew. It would be kind of sad if we did all agree, right? Anyway, your opinion is as valid as anybody else's, and that's clear to me with the choices you've made here. I love all Wilco's albums, but YHF and AGiB are 1/2 for me, also. Pieholden Suite is a terrific song, and probably one of the more distinctive ones in their arsenal. Welcome to this elite fraternity!

 

BTW -- I've never been a big DMB fan, but I'm confused by how trendy it's become to put the guy down. He's made a lot of excellent music over the years...there's a whole lot of less interesting music out there. Definitely no need to apologize for that fandom in my book.....

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Welcome to the boards ElBirdos... :rock

I haven't picked a "favorite" record, yet, each one has something good and makes it hard to pick just one...

My favorite song so far is "Wishful Thinking"... :wub (but oh so many to pick just one favorite.

I say you got a good start, as money permits add to your collection, you'll not be disappointed (IMHO)

but also get some "live" shows, it is such a treat hearing these songs live vs record... :dancing

Live shows is what got me hooked before I ever got a studio record, but records are fun too, to hear what the band put together and live shows to show us how to rock n' roll... :w00t

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Welcome, ElBirdos. :cheers You will love this place - if you can say anything about Wilco's fanbase it would be that by and large they are extremely knowledgeable about the music.

 

And - no worries about the DMB thing. When I came here about 4 years ago I caught some flack about being a phan of that band with the phunny spelling. But they have their own ongoing thread now! :lol

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I'm Vincent over there and rarely participate in the drama. This place sticks to the music. Nice to see a familiar avatar.

 

Nice. I like these smileys better. :thumbup

 

Oh and this should go into the ticket section I'm sure, but I'm attempting to find some tix to the Madison show... seems like a tough ticket though, no?

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Have you caught the free downloads for Ashes Of American Flags?

Or better yet start with the dvd and see if you can still download the mp3's.

Also, the official site should have the bonus eps for A Ghost Is Born and Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and Sky Blue Sky.

 

The Owl & Bear is a great site for live boots.

 

Some (maybe most) feel that Wilco (The Album) was the culmination of the "sound/s" of Wilco. A buffet style if you will. This presumably leaves the door open for a fresh start on the next record.

 

Oh and don't forget to get Mermaid Avenue I & II, if you haven't already.

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Hello all... Fell in love with this band over the past 3 or 4 months. Been listening to them for about 4 years but they really hit me this fall I guess. Caught the St. Louis shows in 08...

 

But anyways... I come from a long tenured relationship of following Dave Matthews Band (don't hold it against me)... spent a lot of time on a board for them, went to tons of shows, so I know what it's like when a newer guy comes a long without an understanding or respect for the past history and music. So I guess I'd like to ask you guys where if I'm off to a good start?

 

Favorite Album: A Ghost Is Born / Yankee Hotel

Song: Pieholden Suites

 

Also, can anyone fill me in on where the band is right now at this point of their career in terms of sound from the eyes of the hardcore fans?

 

Thanks,

Andrew M.

 

I'm jmacomber16 Ants, I'm still a sucker for 91-99 dmb. Anyways, the St Louis shows are up at owlandbear.com If you need help figuring that site out I or someone else can walk you through it, it is pretty simple. I believe they are either soundboard or FM. If you are a big YHF fan I also recommend finding the demos from owlandbear.

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