remphish1 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 There are only two bands I like more than Wilco.... R.E.M. and Radiohead (Only a minute smidge more than Wilco) Do you have any bands that you are bigger fans of than Wilco..if so who? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Tom Waits will always be in the number one spot for me. However, for a band, I have realized more recently that Dr. Dog seems to be closing in on Wilco quite fast! But hopefully come next year with the new album, they will return to my #2, again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sgtpepper64 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 This is tough question, because I don't think there are bands I like MORE than Wilco but there are definitely bands I like differently then I like Wilco. The two names that came up for me were, The Beatles and The Band. The Beatles shaped my entire world musically, so I can't imagine a band being more important to my musical taste and development. So, as far as all time, and all that jazz. The Beatles win that category. But that doesn't necessarily mean I like them MORE than Wilco. Same deal with The Band. They opened up more possibilities as to what was possible musically (just like Wilco did). So, while they completely made my taste in music change, I can't say I like them better than Wilco or The Beatles. They're just all so fantastic. It's like which M and M color do you like better? No, not you Van Halen. Do not weigh in on that last part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Super Furry AnimalsDylanMaybe Queens of the Stone AgeMaybe Prince I consider Wilco my favorite American band. That way SFA can be my favorite band, Dylan can be my favorite solo artist, Queens can be my favorite American rock band, and Wilco can be my favorite non "rock" American band. And Prince is my favorite monosyllabic performer. I don't like leaving anyone out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 i think wilco is probably my number 1 band, and not going anywhere any time soon. that said, i don't listen to them much these days...lately i've really gotten into a lot of the bands out of the triangle area of s. carolina. megafaun (obviously), rosebuds, bowerbirds, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Damn, this is not fair. Wilco is my favorite current band (although Califone is closing in on them, quickly), but if you look at the long haul it's not even close. The Dead are so far above ANY other group for me. I won't list any others, but there are many. Sorry, Jeff, I still heart ya! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'm with 'Raindog'. Tom Waits is untouchable in my book. Never put out a bad record and his recent releases are every it as good as anything he has ever done. My favorite band is 'Lambchop' but Wilco come in just behind them, although Sparklehorse run them both pretty close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
i'm only sleeping Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Heressy! Among contemporary peers, no one above Wilco these days, sorry. For me, they are at the same level than all the greats you know well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Wilco is my all time favorite band, but Dr. Dog is a VERY close second. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhino4evr Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Wilco is my number 3. The Beatles being number 1, Radiohead Number 2. My wife's favorite band is REM..second favorite is Wilco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 The Clash - always have, always will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hippycat Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 The only other band that gets me really excited about seeing them play live is Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. When it's tour time for either Wilco or RCPM, I'll work on getting to a show somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Shackleford Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Wilco is number one, but the Drive-By Truckers have been gaining on them. They're pretty different musically and lyrically, but I admire the hell out of both bands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watch me fall Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Uncle Tupelo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Neil YoungThe Beatles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmur Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 1/. Neil Young 2/. Lynyrd Skynyrd ( Ronnie Van Zant, just amazing) 3/. AC/DC with Bon Scott( he was Rock & Roll) 4/. The Band 5/. CCR 6/.Led Zep 7/. Wilco ( only discovered them at Farm Aid in Chicago.) 8/. Tragically Hip 9/. Blue Rodeo ( sort of the Canadian version of Wilco) In reality Neil is definItely my favourite & the last few years I have been obsessed by Wilco. I am also getting into the Drive- by Truckers also. They are playing a small club in April in T.O. Can't wait!! Really enjoy Grace Potter & the Nocturnals also. Man, can she sing. It really is hard to find good new music in this day & age of classic rock stations & new country which is just regurgitated 80's rock crap. But tonight my favourite band in the world will be Wilco because I'll only be 4 rows away right between Nels & Jeff!!! Keep On Rockin in the Free World!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Black Witcher Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Miles DavisJandekFenneszBrian EnoJim O'RourkeJoanna NewsomThe BeatlesWayne ShorterOtomo YoshihideLoose Fur Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Runaway Jim Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Wilco, Phish and Dylan are my Top 3. I can't really bring myself to say I like any one more than the other two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Wilco's run from Being There to A Ghost is Born might be one of my favorite stretches any band as ever had, but no one is ever going to touch the Beatles for me, because they were the first band I really loved. And I probably like a dozen or so bands a little more than Wilco overall. Still, I have listened to more Wilco stuff than any other band, and certainly with all of the boots I have I have more of their material than anyone else. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 This is tough question, because I don't think there are bands I like MORE than Wilco but there are definitely bands I like differently then I like Wilco. The Beatles shaped my entire world musically, so I can't imagine a band being more important to my musical taste and development. same here. but I guess there is no other band that means as much to me, today, than wilco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renic Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 nine inch nails! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KramkonG Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I have a handful of bands that all rotate through my number 1 spot: Wilco, Phish, Gov't Mule, The Band and Talking Heads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Runaway Jim Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Wilco's run from Being There to A Ghost is Born might be one of my favorite stretches any band as ever had I might not be able to say Wilco is my favorite band, but this is absolutely true for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson580 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Steely Dan has been my favorite band since about 1975, and nobody ever threatened that status until three years ago. When I discovered Wilco. Now I'm torn when people ask me what my favorite band is. There's no doubt that Wilco is my current obsession, but have they nudged the king off the mountaintop? I don't know. I do believe that if the situation was reversed...if Wilco had been my favorite, and I'd only recently discovered all that incredible SD music...that this question would be a no-brainer. The Dan would be the new king. So I guess Wilco still has a little ways to go in my affections. The only other artists who would even be in this conversation for me are Tom Waits and King Crimson. Nice to see all the Waits love here! Wilco is definitely my all-time favorite live band. Perhaps next month's Scranton show will give them another little nudge up the ladder... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fatheadfred Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 none, Wilco is best band, but if soloists are included, Dylan has a slim edge over Wilco, slim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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