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Something like Being There meets Ghost is Born.

 

I would certainly like that, but something tells me that an album billed as "irreverant, obnoxious pop" is going to be about as far from A Ghost is Born as a Carpenters record.

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I would certainly like that, but something tells me that an album billed as "irreverant, obnoxious pop" is going to be about as far from A Ghost is Born as a Carpenters record.

 

Yeah. Even though I'm excited for the new album, it doesn't sound like it's going to be that much different from the two that came before it.

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the word "pop" can be used to describe pretty much anything. There is nothing "pop" about a 7 minute song. Being There and Summer Teeth are extremely poppy..so I don't know what you are all worried about. The problem with Wilco (the album) wasn't that it was poppy, it was because the lyrics felt soul less and forced. It was a big change from Sky Blue Sky which was much more personal and heartfelt. I know its not that popular on this board but Sky BLue Sky is one of my favorite records. Probably in my top 3, after YHF and GIB.

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We are, but that's ok, I just disagree with the premise that art is only "good" if the so called artist uses proper technique and is critically acclaimed to be a genius.

 

I disagree with that, too. Strongly. Apparently, I'm not doing a good job making my point.

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the word "pop" can be used to describe pretty much anything. There is nothing "pop" about a 7 minute song. Being There and Summer Teeth are extremely poppy..so I don't know what you are all worried about. The problem with Wilco (the album) wasn't that it was poppy, it was because the lyrics felt soul less and forced. It was a big change from Sky Blue Sky which was much more personal and heartfelt. I know its not that popular on this board but Sky BLue Sky is one of my favorite records. Probably in my top 3, after YHF and GIB.

 

I never thought the weakness of W(ta) was in the lyrics. In fact, I think it's a big step up from SBS.

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7 minute pop songs exist, but not many Wilco songs that are 7 mins are what I would consider pop.

 

Not sure why everyone is so down on the idea of 20 new Wilco songs.

 

Assuming this lengthy song is lyrically driven, rather than a showpiece for soloing, I hope it'll be more like Like a Rolling Stone than Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands.

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Spiders (kidsmoke) is that a "pop" song? I don't think so.

 

When I think of Wilco Pop songs I think of "You and I", "Outta Site, Outta Mind", "Heavy Metal Drummer"...Not Impossible Germany or Company on My Back.

 

"Pop" is such a a broad, generic label that everyone applies it differently.

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Assuming this lengthy song is lyrically driven, rather than a showpiece for soloing, I hope it'll be more like Like a Rolling Stone than Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands.

 

I'm expecting more of a "jam" then all lyrics. Wilco songs have never been heavy on lyrics/new verses.

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"Pop" is such a a broad, generic label that everyone applies it differently.

 

 

exactly what I said...the word "pop" can be used to describe anything. I like to think of it as "radio-friendly"

 

not that they play much Wilco on the Radio unless you listen to NPR or Sirius Spectrum.

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I'm expecting more of a "jam" then all lyrics. Wilco songs have never been heavy on lyrics/new verses.

 

I thought Tweedy said it had tons of verses. Hopefully it'll be a good balance of lyrical and instrumetal sections.

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I just want Nels CLine to rip loose, I feel likes he's kind of held back the last two records. The times when he does like in Impossible Germany and One Wing are my favorite parts of those albums. I know there is a minority that think Cline has "ruined" wilco...I disagree...I just think he needs to be given a little more freedom to experiment. His solo stuff is way out there.

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I just want Nels CLine to rip loose, I feel likes he's kind of held back the last two records. The times when he does like in Impossible Germany and One Wing are my favorite parts of those albums. I know there is a minority that think Cline has "ruined" wilco...I disagree...I just think he needs to be given a little more freedom to experiment. His solo stuff is way out there.

I agree with this.

 

I would love to hear a Loose Fur-type project w/ Nels, Jeff, and Glenn. Maybe that's not just wishful thinking?

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I just want Nels CLine to rip loose, I feel likes he's kind of held back the last two records. The times when he does like in Impossible Germany and One Wing are my favorite parts of those albums. I know there is a minority that think Cline has "ruined" wilco...I disagree...I just think he needs to be given a little more freedom to experiment. His solo stuff is way out there.

He's got plenty of freedom to experiment in all his other projects.

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I would love to hear a Loose Fur-type project w/ Nels, Jeff, and Glenn. Maybe that's not just wishful thinking?

 

John could lend a lot to that project, IMO. They could call it Wilco, even.

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