Guest McGuffin Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I enjoy Capitol City. The harmonies on the group chorus are nice. I also like the way it fades out with the bells. Regardless of what the critics say, it's not a waltz and it's not ragtime. I hear a blend of music hall and pop, and like others have said -- I think it has a fun Beatle-esque bounce to it. I have to say that I like the bells at the end as well. Who doesn't like bells? But it's a shameful waste of bells tagging them onto Cap City. Hmm, best use of bells in a song? That might go to The Lantern or I am the Resurrection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest McGuffin Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I like Open Mind and Capitol City...but I think the record would be better without them. I've always prefered by albums to be between forty and forty-five minutes long. Anymore and most records start to sag. Just my, over simplified, opinion. I Standing O and I feel the album benefits from having it on there. As with 'I'm a Wheel', its not the best track on the record but some times you just need a silly rocker to break up the intensity. I'd rather have a 75-minute album and be able to pick and choose than have a 9-song, 40-minute album. The more, the merrier. Oh, and I'm not a fan of "I'm a Wheel," but it's better than What Light, Walken and Cap City. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Excitable Boy Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Absolutely love it. I wasn't totally sold at first, but I played it while driving home from work the other day and found myself belting out the words. I just love the way Jeff sings this one. And I think it lightens the album's mood in a good way and gives it the diversity reminiscent of a Beatles' album. Perfect, IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Love it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 It's a direct descendant of Pieholden Suite, and Tried and True, although it really doesn't sound like a Wilco song (whatever that means).I guess we are all a little lazy when we say it sounds like the Beatles or Randy Newman.Whatever it sounds like, it makes for an interesting lead in to Standing O. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Love it.. Completely agree. They said there were a few background recordings on Capital City during the XM special this last weekend. One was during a fire drill at a hotel in Leeds. The hotel woke everyone up in the middle of the night and called roll. They said you can hear "Wilson...here" looped during the second interlude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cracked & hooked Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I don't like this song. At all. I might go as far as it's one of my least favorite in their entire catalog. But, then again I like Standing O a lot, so what do I know.All of this. It confounds me that this song ever saw the light of day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson580 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 It's a beautiful song. Nice change of pace on this album. What's not to like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 What's not to like? It's so corny.I have a feeling that if anyone other than Wilco did this song, not so many would say they like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwllo Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 It's so corny.I have a feeling that if anyone other than Wilco did this song, not so many would say they like it. how is it corny? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 how is it corny? It sounds like it could be part of a soundtrack to a children's movie. I get visions of the candyman in Wiilie Wonka, for example. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Love it..I'm with you on this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbkm Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I like it. Fun to sing along with. Two thumbs up. :thumbup And I like Standing O and Red Lung Rising. And What Light and Glad It's Over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 It sounds like it could be part of a soundtrack to a children's movie. I get visions of the candyman in Wiilie Wonka, for example. I actually love Capitol City--it's wormed its way into my head and I like it there. And speaking of songs in kids movies, does anyone else get a little bit of Just a Kid vibe from Standing O? That comparison probably wouldn't stand up to close scrutiny, but I like these bouncy tunes--not as the main course, but a fun palate cleanser. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muzzle of Dan Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Wilco's Capitol City = Pink Floyd's San Tropez I actually think the Wilco song is the more psychedelic of the two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest McGuffin Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 It's so corny.I have a feeling that if anyone other than Wilco did this song, not so many would say they like it. Well, well. Will you look at that? You made a good post! Hey, Mikey! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest McGuffin Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Wilco's Capitol City = Pink Floyd's San Tropez I actually think the Wilco song is the more psychedelic of the two. I'd agree in that both are departures. Personally, I'd say San Tropez is a much better song. Cap City is just too over the top cheeseball for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Al.Ducts Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Start this video just as the song begins, it actually syncs up quite nicely (The tags are a bit annoying, but you can get past them). I've been playing old tourism promo videos over songs lately and it seems to mesh together well in a wonderfully odd way. The 3:00 mark is wonderful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCGr3wJodF0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Well, well. Will you look at that? You made a good post! Hey, Mikey! Well, well. Will you look at that? Even when you agree with someone you still have trouble acting like a decent human being. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Wilco's Capitol City = Pink Floyd's San Tropez I actually think the Wilco song is the more psychedelic of the two.I knod of see where you're coming from. What is Wilco's 'Seamus'? And have Wilco ever made an equivalent 'Alans psychedelic breakfast'!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Well, well. Will you look at that? Even when you agree with someone you still have trouble acting like a decent human being. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Well, well. Will you look at that? You made a good post! Hey, Mikey!Reported. I suggest others do the same if they've had enough of this poster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest McGuffin Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Reported. I suggest others do the same if they've had enough of this poster. Are you kidding me? Wow. It's an opinion board, and, frankly, you and several others have come after me in a big way. You even called me an f-ing so and so. I didn't report that post, but it should have been reported. You're an obvious troll anyway who's begging for attention. Yawn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Turnips Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Reported. I suggest others do the same if they've had enough of this poster. that's a wuss move Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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