Guest Speed Racer Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Head of the class. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 What about those of us who liked Radio Cure instantly? Showoff You Are My FaceNot For The SeasonKameraWhen You Wake Up Feeling OldI Must Be HighTheologiansOne Sunday Morning (For Jane Smiley's Boyfriend)Jesus, etc.Outta Mind (Outta Sight)California Stars I am definitely on board with California Stars, but I was really torn because of the nature of the song. If we are expanding it a bit to include Wilco songs as performance pieces, then I would also like to add their Cover of Big Star's 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Showoff I am definitely on board with California Stars, but I was really torn because of the nature of the song. If we are expanding it a bit to include Wilco songs as performance pieces, then I would also like to add their Cover of Big Star's 13Ha, I actually thought of Thirteen when I chose California Stars, debating whether CS counts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm not even going to attempt something so ridiculous and impossible as narrowing it down to ten. However, the talk here about Radio cure has been interesting. Personally, my first copy of YHF was one a friend burned for me (can i say that here?). There was no tracklisting. For a long time, I had a hard time differentiating one song from another. That's not exactly true, as I made no attempt whatsoever to differentiate between the songs. I would just put in the disc and immerse myself completely in Yankee Hotel Foxtrot reality which was quite different than reality reality. It was only a couple of years later that I got a proper copy and sort out song from song. I tell this anecdote to illustrate how well the record holds together as a unified work. If a list of top ten wilco songs could include, based on this story, YHF as a single entity, I MIGHT try to do it. But it would still be hard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I can't even take a stab at top 10 songs right now, but I wanted to chime in on Radio Cure. It's probably been mentioned on here before (maybe even by me) but during this year's Solid Sound they sang it on the first night, when the rain was really coming down. The PA cut out right before "distance has no way of making love understandable" toward the end of the song, and the crowd picked up the verse without missing a beat for a couple of lines. Then the PA came back on and they finished up with everyone singing along (which we'd been doing all night anyway, but more exuberantly when the sound cut out). The band seemed to love it. It was just a beautiful moment, and such a perfect song to have that happen on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deanmarr Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 1. She's a jar2. At least thats what you said3. Pieholden suite4. Handshake drugs5. You are my face6. Kamera7. Via Chicago8. War on war9. Red eyed blue/ I got you10. The late greatsTen just is not enough. There is probably 30-35 songs that could make the list Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phillip yermind Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I'm not really seeing the PopMatters list, but attempting to create a momentary personal top 10 is intriguing... in a troubling sort of way.It's like being on an imperiled ship with dozens of people you care about trying to decide who gets in the lifeboat.Numbering these songs is even more difficult... so no particular order here. Muzzle of BeesHummingbirdAshes of American FlagsFar Far AwaySummer TeethOne Sunday MorningPassenger SideRed Eyed and Blue - I Got YouBlue Eyed SoulVia ChicagoThe Late GreatsOne Wing There, thats twelve (I know, 13, but I can't separate conjoined twins). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 This is even harder than the debate I had yesterday with my 7-year old daughter about which is better: Doritos or Pringles? (Her vote, Doritos. Mine, Pringles.) In no particular order: MondayMuzzle of BeesBlack MoonSunken TreasureI'm Always in LoveVia ChicagoHell is ChromeAshesPot Kettle BlackOne Sunday Morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Queen Amaranthine Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 My #1 is Far, Far Away. Others in no particular order:Dash 7Black MoonOne by OneWishful ThinkingI'm a WheelJesus, Etc.Pot Kettle BlackPoor PlacesVia Chicago I might have a different list tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Taking a new view on this with an inclusion of The Whole Love and a couple more months of living Dash 7Sunken TreasureCalifornia Starsnothing'severgonnastandinmyway (Again)Jesus, etc.Side with SeedsMuzzle of BeesHummingbirdHandshake DrugsOne Sunday Morning Not very easy...The Whole Love is chock full of killer songs. But, after all is said and done, I find myself continually drawn to A Ghost is Born. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 . But, after all is said and done, I find myself continually drawn to A Ghost is Born. Agree. The songs seem to reveal something fresh at every listen. I was listening to AGIB at top volume the other morning on an early drive to Orlando (couple hours from home). I had this very cool experience: I was driving past a few miles of landscape that had burned a few years back. There was a ground layer of scrubby palmettos and the occasional silhouetted charred tree trunk sticking out. Hovering over this barren landscape was a layer of mist that dissipated 5-6 feet above the ground. Spiders was playing, the crunchy dissonant solo that starts around 5:00. The way the song sounded and the way the landscape looked were in perfect sync. Yet another amazing experience, brought to me by Wilco! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Queen Amaranthine Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 This morning I'm trying to figure how I can fit in Sunken Treasure, Rising Red Lung, and The Whole Love into my list, and what if anything could be bumped out of my at-the-moment top 10. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turnips Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 alpahbetically Airline to HeavenForget The FlowersHell Is ChromeI Must Be HighImpossible GermanyMuzzle of BeesOne WingReservationsSide With The SeedsWar on WarWhen You Wake Up Feeling Old Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Agree. The songs seem to reveal something fresh at every listen. I was listening to AGIB at top volume the other morning on an early drive to Orlando (couple hours from home). I had this very cool experience: I was driving past a few miles of landscape that had burned a few years back. There was a ground layer of scrubby palmettos and the occasional silhouetted charred tree trunk sticking out. Hovering over this barren landscape was a layer of mist that dissipated 5-6 feet above the ground. Spiders was playing, the crunchy dissonant solo that starts around 5:00. The way the song sounded and the way the landscape looked were in perfect sync. Yet another amazing experience, brought to me by Wilco! Ahh, I LIVE for those moments. I was just messing around at home over the weekend, trying to do some cleaning, and I played the recent Austin City Limits that I had DVR'd. I was just thinking it would be background music, but damned if I didn't sit down in the middle of Art of Almost (the first song, of course) and found myself absolutely entranced. When they kicked it into high gear I literally was bouncing up and down on the sofa, air drumming along with Glenn. That song just gets me going every time! So much for cleaning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
i'm only sleeping Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Currently, in a few hours it'll be absolutely different: Far, Far AwayHotel ArizonaSunken TreasureI'm Always in LoveWhen You Wake Up Feeling OldAshes of American FlagsIn a Future AgeCompany in my BackDawned on MeWhole Love Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spui Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Jesus, Etc.Handshake DrugsFar, Far AwayIn A Future AgeMuzzle Of BeesPoor PlacesI Am Trying To Break Your HeartPot Kettle BlackCars Can't EscapeVia Chicago Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Muzzle of BeesWar on WarPoor PlacesOne Sunday MorningShe's a JarJesus, etc.Pieholden SuiteSummerteethAshes of American FlagsHummingbird Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 New week...time for a new take on a Wilco top ten list Dash 7Sunken TreasureNothing'severgonnastandinmyway (again)War on WarJesus Etc.HummingbirdMuzzle of BeesSide with SeedsOne Sunday MorningDawned on Me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackStrawfromOttawa Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 The last ten songs they played are my favorites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
i'm only sleeping Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 my top ten rarities for today - Why Would You Wanna Live- At My Window Sad and Lonely- Pieholden Suite- Remember the Mountain Bed- Poor Places- Bob Dylan's 49th Beard- Panthers- Either Way- Deeper Down- Kicking Television Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Taking a new view on this with an inclusion of The Whole Love and a couple more months of living Dash 7Sunken TreasureCalifornia Starsnothing'severgonnastandinmyway (Again)Jesus, etc.Side with SeedsMuzzle of BeesHummingbirdHandshake DrugsOne Sunday Morning Not very easy...The Whole Love is chock full of killer songs. But, after all is said and done, I find myself continually drawn to A Ghost is Born. Ghost is Born is my favorite Wilco album and probably one of my top 10/20 albums of all time. I never tire of it and will never forget listening to At Least That's What You said on wilcoworld before the album came out. Transcendent. Tweedy in all his glory with John and Glenn. Perfect. add in O'rourke's production and Leroy's magical touch...so great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 In order of albums- I Thought I Held YouSunken TreasurePie Holden SuiteMountain BedKameraBob Dylan's BeardHell Is ChromeEither WayOne WingSunloathe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
br2497 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 This is impossible but here goes. I think since I haven't overplayed the newer ones yet, they may be higher on my list. 10-One Wing9-Bull Black Nova8-War on War7-You are my Face6-Art of Almost5-Handshake Drugs4-One Sunday Morning3-Impossible Germany2-Via Chicago1-Spiders Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 The acoustic version of Spiders is officially making my list. Heard it at both shows I went to this week and I'm in love with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I suppose I'm feeling contemplative and melancholy today: How to Fight LonelinessHell is ChromeMy DarlingCars Can't EscapeVenus Stop The TrainJesus, Etc.She's a JarOne Sunday MorningFar Far awayThe Lonely 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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