The Inside of Outside Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Here is an update from Wilco on facebook: Thank you all for a fantastic 2012. We've got a lot to look forward to in 2013 -- including a new record, another Solid Sound Festival, and bunch more gigs and other surprises. Happy New Year to all from the band and the HQ crew. Cheers! New record?!? Hooray! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 The new record is cool, didn't think there would be one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 The new record is cool, didn't think there would be one. Did it leak? PM please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Did it leak? PM please.No leak. The news of a new record is cool. Sorry about that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Just messing with you. I too am excited (and surprised) by the news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I can't help but wonder if Wilco's label independence allows them more freedom in the album release cycle. It seems like a lot of bands that ditch their labels end up messing around with the typical 3 year album- tour cycle; they might release things more suddenly, do some EP's, internet-only singles etc. More interesting is what musical turn another Wilco record might take. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeShakey Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Amazing how productive the guys are. I expected a break between W(TA) and Whole Love, but there was pretty much none and now news of a follow up this year. Not sure how they keep it up, but I'm glad they do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I am very excited and surprised about a new album. And Autumn Defense just posted on Facebook that they've got another new one coming out too. What with all of Nels's side projects and one-offs, and Jeff producing records by Mavis Staples, Low and Kids These Days, it seems like these guys are just bursting with restless energy. I think Mikael is setting up a recording studio in California too. This bodes well for some fresh, creative turns in the music, I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hurm. I hope it is not another live record with post-Ashes heavy material. I would love to see the collection of B-sides / rarities or perhaps something out of left field ( solo acoustic JT, Loose Fur, 24 minute drones, covers collection, ...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linclink Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I thought that they had announced last year, that they weren't touring as much in 2013 because they were going to be recording a new album of original material. So I'm not surprised, but I am totally thrilled!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I wonder if there's ever been a feasibility study for the cost of a live archival release series. Who among us wouldn't pony up the extra cash for a nice, crispy HDCD SBD of some show we went to, or even some "legendary" show from the dim and distant past? My bet would be everything has been taped for a very long time, and in the band's possession. If it wasn't cost-effective then no bands would do it, and many do. Could be a very nice revenue stream for the band, and a wonderful thing for the fans as well. Anyway...that what I'd LIKE to see happen in the world of Wilco in 2013. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeShakey Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hurm. I hope it is not another live record with post-Ashes heavy material. I would love to see the collection of B-sides / rarities or perhaps something out of left field ( solo acoustic JT, Loose Fur, 24 minute drones, covers collection, ...)Was just thinking it must be getting close to time for another live album/DVD. Can't see why you wouldn't want that, particularly given it shouldn't require much input from the band, so shouldn't hinder producing a new album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeShakey Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I wonder if there's ever been a feasibility study for the cost of a live archival release series. Who among us wouldn't pony up the extra cash for a nice, crispy HDCD SBD of some show we went to, or even some "legendary" show from the dim and distant past?Huh, was thinking about that too today (boring day at work). I guess the problem would be what the casual fan would buy. I was thinking a box set of shows through the website, with a single disc 'best of the box' for retail might work. I guess the issue might be that there are so many good quality recordings freely available how much there is that people would be willing to pony up for (I'm sure hardcore fans would buy anything, but that probably wouldn't make it economically feasible). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 It is interesting to me that you all would rather see a live release or the discarded recordings along the way than a new set of new songs. I want the latter. It isn't even close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 i'd like a release of new studio material, but the idea of rarities, outtakes etc. from turn of the century era Wilco would also be fantastic. Live release doesn't excite me so much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indy81 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 With all the Roadcase shows they're selling, I'd be surprised if they ever release another "official" live album. Besides, Kicking Television basically covers it, in terms of a mass market release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 The thing that I always come back to, is there are the Wilco songs on the album, the songs that don't make the album that end up on B-Sides, special downloads, soundtracks etc, but then there are the others the ones that you never ever hear. Some of the material in the Wilco book was like that; it was as much interesting to listen to so you could understand their process and things that had to be tried, as it was just good music. With the way the band operates I bet there are some 20 odd recorded songs that no one has ever heard from SBS, WTA, TWL alone. The problem with that concept, is it's a "hardcore fans only" kind of release. People on this board would buy it, but that one guy who bought one of their cd's once at starbucks wouldn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 So when Wilco tweets that there is a new album in 2013, are you hoping it is something entirely new or a compilation of leftovers? I vote, and will always vote, for new stuff. I find that too often, we as the hardcore fanbase get so connected to the band that we value the bsides/leaked demos too high just based on the fact that we had to be in the know to find it. That said, I also feel that some of the leftovers are great: Cars Can't Escape being the most obvious imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Totally new stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chinese Apple Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm hoping for new stuff, too. Revisiting the old is not my favorite thing about art, unless it is used referentially as a comment on the past. I think nostalgia plagues a lot of the Wilco community here, which is fine, but that aesthetic is subjective and personal and mostly about ourselves. I'm interested in the present Wilco. I want to hear what new influences and inspirations the year has had on their poetry and sound. I look forward to unfamiliar and exciting aural adventures, and to finding resonance. WOOT! The first listen is always such a thrill. I can hardly wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thingfishp Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm pretty sure they announced last year that they would be dialing back the touring to focus on recording new material. After the briliiance of TWL I can't wait to see what they come up with next. However, a collection of out-takes would be welcome, as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I think nostalgia plagues a lot of the Wilco community here, which is fine, but that aesthetic is subjective and personal and mostly about ourselves. I'm interested in the present Wilco. I want to hear what new influences and inspirations the year has had on their poetry and sound. I look forward to unfamiliar and exciting aural adventures, and to finding resonance. I'll be the first to admit I am often nostalgic for the "glory days" of Being There through YHF, at least as far as the material (if not always the production) on the official releases. That being said, I am always looking forward to new material, with the hope that I will find some new favorites, or at least something that reaches the level of, say, One Sunday Morning. I'd be happy with archival or B-side type releases, too, just not necessarily my first priority. At least if it's brand new, there is a real element of novelty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 A few folks have noted that there was a mention that Wilco would curtail their concert schedule in order to record an album in 2013. I remember that, too. What I did not expect is that they might release it this year as well, which is what I read into their facebook post. No matter what happens, I would welcome hearing some new songs at Solid Sound in June. Hearing Born Alone, I Might, Dawned on Me, Whole Love, etc. at the last Solid Sound, a few months before the release of the record, was a treat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The thing that I always come back to, is there are the Wilco songs on the album, the songs that don't make the album that end up on B-Sides, special downloads, soundtracks etc, but then there are the others the ones that you never ever hear. Some of the material in the Wilco book was like that; it was as much interesting to listen to so you could understand their process and things that had to be tried, as it was just good music. With the way the band operates I bet there are some 20 odd recorded songs that no one has ever heard from SBS, WTA, TWL alone. The problem with that concept, is it's a "hardcore fans only" kind of release. People on this board would buy it, but that one guy who bought one of their cd's once at starbucks wouldn't.Yes, Unlikely Japan was a good example. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbkm Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm hoping for a spoken word album.. dramatic interpretations of the latest pop music dribble. Love to hear Jeff's take on Call Me Maybe. Just kidding. Really hoping for Wilco Does Gregorian Chants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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