Ghost of Electricity Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Yeah, John, Ken and Max had nothing to do with it. That's why it's called "Jeff Tweedy: A.M." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Guest Jules Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Yeah, John, Ken and Max had nothing to do with it. That's why it's called "Jeff Tweedy: A.M."Seriously? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 This month it is: Being ThereA Ghost is BornYankee Hotel FoxtrotSummerteethSky Blue SkyAMWilco (The Album) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D. Boon Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 A fine double album, that. did you order them or just randomize it? This is what nerds do...My goal was to make a single album, so I removed several tracks from both. I'll post the playlist when I have my ipod handy - if I recall correctly, the combined album has 13 songs. 6 from AM and 7 from Trace. And as I'm typing this, I'm reminded just how fantastic Trace is. Jay's put out some good stuff since then, but that seemed to be his pinnacle. Jeff on the other hand just got better and better.... And one final comment for all you folks who put AGIB anywhere below the top 2: What the hell's wrong with you people? Clearly, you have quite unrefined musical tastes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 And one final comment for all you folks who put AGIB anywhere below the top 2: What the hell's wrong with you people? Clearly, you have quite unrefined musical tastes. I wouldn't be so abrasive, but i agree that AGIB is a wonder. As I have stated, I feel this is one of the best records EVER. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D. Boon Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I wouldn't be so abrasive, but i agree that AGIB is a wonder. As I have stated, I feel this is one of the best records EVER.There's no accounting for other people's bad taste! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 There does seem to be a consensus on the top 4 (YHF, AGIB, BT, ST) and the bottom 3 (AM, SBS, WTA). Of course, I think that speaks more to the magical run Wilco was on during those 4 albums as opposed to any perceived severe drop-off in overall quality of the other three. And I still think Sky Blue Sky is their least accomplished album. There are only 3 songs that I find essential (You Are My Face, Impossible Germany, Side With the Seeds). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Well, see, my list 1. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot2. Summerteeth3. Being There4. A Ghost Is Born5. A.M.6. Wilco (The Album)7. Sky Blue Sky has AGIB at number four because the other albums are all better. Actually, some of the songs on AGIB are better than some of the songs on some of the other records (e.g., Spiders is better than We're Just Friends), but only in the live setting. Not too crazy about the studio versions on AGIB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Well, see, my listhas AGIB at number four because the other albums are all better. Actually, some of the songs on AGIB are better than some of the songs on some of the other records (e.g., Spiders is better than We're Just Friends), but only in the live setting. Not too crazy about the studio versions on AGIB. That's interesting to me only because I think AGIB is Wilco's best-produced and best-sounding album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I absolutely agree. It's my favorite album, hands down. AGIBYHFSTBTAMSBSW(TA) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 There does seem to be a consensus on the top 4 (YHF, AGIB, BT, ST) and the bottom 3 (AM, SBS, WTA). Of course, I think that speaks more to the magical run Wilco was on during those 4 albums as opposed to any perceived severe drop-off in overall quality of the other three. The run between Being There and YHF truly was magical. Add in the Mermaid discs, the YHF demos, the More Like the Moon EP. Really incredible stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 That's interesting to me only because I think AGIB is Wilco's best-produced and best-sounding album. Agree 100% Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Queen Amaranthine Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Actually, some of the songs on AGIB are better than some of the songs on some of the other records (e.g., Spiders is better than We're Just Friends), but only in the live setting. Not too crazy about the studio versions on AGIB. That is what makes it so tough to rank. I'd be able to more easily rank songs than entire albums. While BT wouldn't make #1 on my list, Far Far Away is probably my very favorite Wilco song. At this very moment, anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rock Pools Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Amaranthine, me too! It's my favourite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 It's way too early to do this, but: 1.BT2.YHF3.AM4.AGIB5.TWL6.ST7.SBS8.the other one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest McGuffin Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 New and improved, categorical rankings: 1. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (by far) 2. A Ghost is Born_______________ 3. Summerteeth/Being There (tie)________________ 5. Da Whole Nine Yards Love In 6. SBS 7. WTA 8. AM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaughingDog Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 1. A Ghost Is Born2. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot3. The Whole Love4. Sky Blue Sky5. Wilco The Album6. Summerteeth (very interchangeable with A.M.)7. A.M.8. Being There You can kinda tell which Wilco I like best... I have honestly spent the least amount of time with Being There than any of their other albums, because it isn't exactly my cup of tea. A double album of a genre I'm not too crazy about seems like a chore most of the times. That's my justification, sorry. Ps. +1 to those who think GIB is an amazingly produced album - it is completely masterful in every way. Muzzle of Bees has got to be one of the top 3 songs ever recorded in history, just saying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 1. A Ghost Is Born2. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot3. The Whole Love4. Sky Blue Sky5. Wilco The Album6. Summerteeth (very interchangeable with A.M.)7. A.M.8. Being There Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 01 Yankee Hotel Foxtrot02 Summerteeth03 Being There04 The Whole Love05 Wilco (The Album)06 A Ghost Is Born07 Sky Blue Sky08 A.M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 STBTYHFAGIBAMSBSWTA Worst case scenario, TWL comes in equal to or below AM. Best case scenario, it barely edges out AGIB for the #4 spot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 1. A Ghost Is Born2. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot3. The Whole Love4. Sky Blue Sky5. Wilco The Album6. Summerteeth (very interchangeable with A.M.)7. A.M.8. Being There You can kinda tell which Wilco I like best... I have honestly spent the least amount of time with Being There than any of their other albums, because it isn't exactly my cup of tea. A double album of a genre I'm not too crazy about seems like a chore most of the times. That's my justification, sorry. Ps. +1 to those who think GIB is an amazingly produced album - it is completely masterful in every way. Muzzle of Bees has got to be one of the top 3 songs ever recorded in history, just saying. Personal preference, different tastes, yada, yada, yada. Ranking Being There last is absolutely preposterous. Exactly what genre is it? There are more "genres" represented on that one album than any other Wilco album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Personal preference, different tastes, yada, yada, yada. Ranking Being There last is absolutely preposterous. Exactly what genre is it? There are more "genres" represented on that one album than any other Wilco album. I agree. Some of the best Wilco songs are on that record...Misunderstood, Hotel Arizona, Sunken Treasure, The Lonely 1, Monday...but whatevs. I'm listening to The Lonely 1 as I type and that is one gorgeous song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 It's way too early to do this, but: 1.BT2.YHF3.AM4.AGIB5.TWL6.ST7.SBS8.the other one You're crazy maaaaan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Not a big fan of trying this, but here goes. I'm excluding TWL because I haven't heard it enough yet to slot it. Ranking the studio records as they were recordedSTAGIBYHFSBSBTMMA I/IIAMW(TA)Now for laughs, I'll rank then by how much I like the songs as played live by the current line-up AGIBYHF (interchangable with AGIB)STSBSBTMMA I/IIAM -- love Too Far Apart live, but that's kinda itWTA -- One Wing is the only song I hope makes it into the regular rotation on their upcoming tours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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