u2roolz Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Art Of Almost might just be the sexiest track that Wilco has ever recorded. Really loved the whole thing on the 2nd listen. I'm more aware of the tracks that weren't played at Solid Sound. There isn't one track that I don't like. I need some time to get to know 12 new friends. Edit: Also, Whole Love is an amazing tune. Love it when it picks up in the middle. Definitely going to try it out in the car system for some cruising. One more thing: I wasn't really let down by Sky Blue Sky or The Album, so I feel lucky enough to have enjoyed everything that they've put out which is rare for most bands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhino4evr Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Bring on the bonus tracks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkyMark77 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 One more thing: I wasn't really let down by Sky Blue Sky or The Album, so I feel lucky enough to have enjoyed everything that they've put out which is rare for most bands. I feel the same way. Since I'm new to Wilco fandom (although I've been a cursory listener since "Being There"), I didn't really hear any of the albums in order. I dig most of W(TA), and I love SBS. This record, however....is...uh...better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Love the end of Born Alone, great Glenn moments in that beat. Jeff's songwriting is very strong on this one, seems to be a great confluence of tunes and arrangements. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I feel the same way. Since I'm new to Wilco fandom (although I've been a cursory listener since "Being There"), I didn't really hear any of the albums in order. I dig most of W(TA), and I love SBS. This record, however....is...uh...better. I have loved something about every single Wilco album and this one is no exception. I have been lucky enough to hear them all as they came out and have never been let down. That's a beautiful thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'm in love. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 What was Capitol City called? "Pure twee shit." Well, I fucking love it, but I think "pure twee shit" could be used as a way to deride a lot of music I love: solo Colin Blunstone, Randy Newman, early Bee Gees, etc. So, I am probably a bad judge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 listening with = Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cracked & hooked Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 OK all right OK all RIGHT! After a skim of the comments brought (happy) tears to my eyes, I've caved. I'm going in... Why am I nervous? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 My first impression of Sunloathe was it could have been recorded by John Lennon for his Mind Games or Walls and Bridges albums. Open Up Your Mind could fit right in on Dylan's Nashville Skyline album or something The Band might have done in their prime. Capitol City has a Dr. John vibe to it. Probably my favorite. Standing O's initial few seconds reminds me of the Beady Eye tune Standing at the Edge of the Noise. Just the intro, however. Whole Love much better than the live version from Solid Sound. Also very Beatlesque. Could be a Threatles outtake from the Anthology CDs. My least favorite is One Sunday Morning but it is better than most of WTA. As for Almost, I was expecting something like this to come down the pike sooner or later. It's interesting but don't know how often I'll be playing that one on the iPod. Overall, I rank Whole Love it up there with the best of Wilco after two listens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkyMark77 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 "One Sunday Morning" is Wilco folk at its best. I've repeated it several times. Love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 "One Sunday Morning" is Wilco folk at its best. I've repeated it several times. Love it. Yup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muzzle of Dan Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'm in love. Amen! After 4 listens I'm digging this record. The variety and texture is damn interesting all around! John Stirratt is a monster! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eternal Instigator Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'm loving this!!! Personally, I'm not going to sit around and try to compare it with anything else they've done. The thing about music, is that it's an art and represents the artist at that particular moment. The songs may have been sitting around for awhile, but the interpretation is by Wilco in the here and now, not Wilco in 1997. I'm going to sit here with my headphones and enjoy it for what it is. And, so far, I love what it is! Can't wait to hear AoA live...crossing my fingers I'm on the Nels side of the stage lol! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 One Sunday Morning is masterful. I have been playing it over and over. Reminds me of whenI got Yankee and sat in a room for an hour just listening and trying to wrap my head around I Am Trying To Break Your Heart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 John Stirratt is a monster! This is definitely Johns record... He ate his Wheaties before recording it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 There are comparisons and influences apparent throughout, but what I'm most struck by is how indisputably, absolutely themselves they are. Only Wilco could have made this music. God, I love this band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blindgonzo Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 One Sunday Morning is masterful. I have been playing it over and over. Reminds me of whenI got Yankee and sat in a roomfor an hour just listening and trying to wrap my head around I Am Trying To Break Your Heart. Ditto. I'm hypnotized by One Sunday Morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eternal Instigator Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 There are comparisons and influences apparent throughout, but what I'm most struck by is how indisputably, absolutely themselves they are. Only Wilco could have made this music. God, I love this band. Agreed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'm loving this!!! Personally, I'm not going to sit around and try to compare it with anything else they've done. The thing about music, is that it's an art and represents the artist at that particular moment. The songs may have been sitting around for awhile, but the interpretation is by Wilco in the here and now, not Wilco in 1997. I'm going to sit here with my headphones and enjoy it for what it is. And, so far, I love what it is! Can't wait to hear AoA live...crossing my fingers I'm on the Nels side of the stage lol! I was trying to write something like that, but you got it at the point I wanted to make a lot more eloquently. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kilgore Trout Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 So interesting to hear all the opinions. There are some songs I love, some songs I like, and some that I need to listen to more. Its a new Wilco album, so I am pretty happy. I do love a lot of the layered instrumentation, as well as some of the great lyrics by Jeff. We will see how long it holds up, but I am happy so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhino4evr Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 One thing, this is definitely there most headphones album since Ghost is born. Lots of layers on pretty much every song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhino4evr Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Standing O is the perfect example, if you hear this album in the background it sounds pretty generic, but throw on a good pair of headphones and you'll realize just how much is going on in this song. Really dig it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMaker Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Open Up Your Mind could fit right in on Dylan's Nashville Skyline album or something The Band might have done in their prime. Nnnnnno. Jesus. Had either of those acts done it in '69, it wouldn't be the most disposable Wilco song ever put to tape. Just spitballin' here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'm in love. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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