If the current Wilco were to re-record a Wilco album

[choo-choo-charlie]

Here's another pointless, stupid poll I thought of because I'm bored...

 

I think I'm going to have to pick Summerteeth, because they have enough members now to pull of what was done in crazy overdub sessions by Tweedy and Bennett - a more "organic" approach to the album. I would, however, expect much better things out of "I'm Always in Love" than what they've done with it live. And maybe replace some of the extra keys/organs with more guitar fills...

[IATTBYB]

I went with ST because BT, YHF, and aGIB are just right the way they are and the current lineup would just overwhelm the simplicity of AM. CCC's explanation for his pick of ST is much more eloquent than any that I could come up with.

[The Inside of Outside]

ST as well. Can't imagine them doing AM or BT, and I don't think YHF and AGIB would be that much different. BT would probably be my 2nd pick.

[sonicshoulder]

I'm not sure but I know which one should not. AGIB is as close to perfect as any rock album needs to be.

[uncool2pillow]

I think that while this lineup is more "sophisticated" they can rock as hard as the BT era Wilco, just in a different way. Maybe more mature (without knocking the guys from the BT lineup, they were younger).

[pillowy star]

Please don't touch ST. It's perfect as it is

 

AM would be my choice. It's a bit too dull for my taste, and I think the current line-up could bring the really excellent songs to life like they do on stage.

[choo-choo-charlie]

Let me add that I also love ST, and this thread is not intended to say "Wilco needs to re-record or fix this album because [insert issue with album here]." I'd rather hear more new or unreleased material than have them re-record an old one, anyway. This is only a silly, hypothetical, what-if scenario.

[Guest Speed Racer]

The last thing this world needs is another interpretation of Shot in the Arm by Pat Sansone.

 

I voted (at least, I think I did, on the new IP Board app) for A.M. Jeff's voice is much stronger, and I think that album could benefit from a more comfident treatment.

[The High Heat]

I vote Wilco to re-record (The Album) with mostly different songs than the ones that are on it.

[bleedorange]

I'd be most interested to hear what they would do with A.M. Those have been some of the most exciting songs for me to hear when they play them live.

[choo-choo-charlie]

The last thing this world needs is another interpretation of Shot in the Arm by Pat Sansone.

 

I voted (at least, I think I did, on the new IP Board app) for A.M. Jeff's voice is much stronger, and I think that album could benefit from a more comfident treatment.

 

I agree - on the vocals. He hadn't quite developed yet, although there are some good performances.

[ThisIsNowhere]

AM, BT-Ghost are perfect as is.

[Tweedling]

AM because it would interesting to see the guys approach that album after all these years and WTA because I agree with The High Heat.

[choo-choo-charlie]

After listening to some live recordings by the current lineup with A.M. tunes in the setlist, I'm considering changing my vote to A.M., despite the kind words from IATTBYB. I love A.M., but in the grand scheme of things, I suppose it could use the most "work." The current Wilco can play some tasty country...they just don't do it very often.

[Central Scrutinizer]

I would say AGIB, but in a bizarre twist, I wish it to recorded in an alternative world so that rather than re-creating it, the time between Jay and Leroy leaving and the new line up -- particularly Nels -- joining would be compressed, and this lineup would *make* AGIB. I wonder how the lineup would have dealt with the tension, the approach of the album's creation. Would Nels be a different player within the context of the band than he is now? Would jumping in with both feet into the band and into the studio with O'Rourke have led him to spread his wings differently? Would the roles of Mikael and Pat have played out differently? I believe Wilco's sound would have evolved differently than it is today. Once Nels joined the band, they ended up making the AGIB songs their own, essentially adapting them because they were the most immediate songs to tour with. Sky Blue Sky, as much as I *like* that album, would probably never have been made; certainly W(TA) wouldn't have. Those two albums are seen as a sort of transition (or at least that's a hopeful perspective). I'm wagering that if the current line up takes more chances in the studio on the next album, it's closest kin will be AGIB.

[Ghost of Electricity]

I'd rather see them change their name to a funny symbol and re-record all of Prince's records. Can't wait to hear Nels tear into the "Purple Rain" solo and hear Tweedy's falsetto on "Kiss"

[SeattleC]

Here's another pointless, stupid poll I thought of because I'm bored...

 

I think I'm going to have to pick Summerteeth, because they have enough members now to pull of what was done in crazy overdub sessions by Tweedy and Bennett - a more "organic" approach to the album. I would, however, expect much better things out of "I'm Always in Love" than what they've done with it live. And maybe replace some of the extra keys/organs with more guitar fills...

 

 

Summerteeth came instantly into my head. Why is that, I'm wondering? It has the strength behind it to make a good remake, although I love the original. It's a real 'band' album, whereas, Being There is more Tweedy driven, and you can't touch YHT, that would be a travesty. AM, meh.... AGIB - don't try again, it's too one of a kind, and close enough to the current lineup.

[TCP]

I love A Ghost is Born but I've always felt the one thing that stops it from being one of the all time greatests is the line up.... Wilco nowadays seems to be better at being the band that AGIB-Wilco was trying to be. If that makes sense?!

[Guest Speed Racer]

It makes sense, but I disagree. AGIB was very sparse, to me, and that is one of the things I love about that recording. No reverb, very close to the listener, very quiet. SBS and W(TA) are very busy (thanks, Pat/Nels), lush and produced. I can't stand when current Wilco plays AGIB tunes, and the last thing I want would be to have them re-record that album. That's partially why I dislike KT so much - new Wilco photocopying a smudged photograph of a perfect portrait.

[Jayson]

It makes sense, but I disagree. AGIB was very sparse, to me, and that is one of the things I love about that recording. No reverb, very close to the listener, very quiet. SBS and W(TA) are very busy (thanks, Pat/Nels), lush and produced. I can't stand when current Wilco plays AGIB tunes, and the last thing I want would be to have them re-record that album. That's partially why I dislike KT so much - new Wilco photocopying a smudged photograph of a perfect portrait.

 

I never noticed the lack of verb on AGIB until just now. THANK you for explaining why that record sounds so great.

 

I'm going ST. I think it would suffer the least.

 

And I say that as a fan of the current lineup.

[cryptique]

I vote Wilco to re-record (The Album) with mostly different songs than the ones that are on it.

I entered this thread to express exactly this sentiment, but I see that I was beaten to it.

[i'm only sleeping]

I would like that Tweedy re-record his vocal parts in YHF. He sings so much better nowadays...

[augurus]

Please don't touch ST. It's perfect as it is

 

AM would be my choice. It's a bit too dull for my taste, and I think the current line-up could bring the really excellent songs to life like they do on stage.

 

Summerteeth is a masterpiece. Do not touch it. It contains the twitchy schizophrenic pacing jumping from She's A Jar to A Shot In The Arm back to We're Just Friends to I'm Always In Love. Down up down up! Summerteeth sounds extremely organic for a revisit of golden age pop via awesome engineering and production, not forced at all.

[mpolak21]

I don't think they'd make a single one of these albums better, but I might let Glenn re-do a Coomer/Bennett drum part here or there.

 

--Mike

[Tweedling]

I'd rather see them change their name to a funny symbol and re-record all of Prince's records. Can't wait to hear Nels tear into the "Purple Rain" solo and hear Tweedy's falsetto on "Kiss"