Ghost of Electricity Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Well, that's a sad way of looking at things. I do know there are plenty of weeks in August and September where none of these various side projects and solo acts are performing. Maybe they'll be regathering for recording.Nothing lasts forever. And I could be wrong, it just seems that's one way to connect the dots to form a picture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Tweedy made some comments a while before the Whole Love came out, that they'd lost interest in debuting songs before they come out on a record. Apparently they got a live groove going with some of the SBS stuff that they felt they couldn't capture with the same energy in the studio after kicking the songs around live. That's interesting. The live recordings from 2002-03 are chock-full of AGIB songs-in-progress, and they kick ass. And they kick ass on record. Wonder how the stage-to-studio crossover got lost for the follow-up... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Nothing lasts forever. And I could be wrong, it just seems that's one way to connect the dots to form a picture I see it more like this, while in the middle of working on the new Wilco record the love of Jeff's life got seriously ill, he is seeing things through a different light right now and thought it would be fun to work with his son during this deeply emotional time. I'm sure there is a little bit of a "I'm glad your mom gets to see this happen" going on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I see it more like this, while in the middle of working on the new Wilco record the love of Jeff's life got seriously ill, he is seeing things through a different light right now and thought it would be fun to work with his son during this deeply emotional time. I'm sure there is a little bit of a "I'm glad your mom gets to see this happen" going on. i agree with that. they're still playing, but not as previously. i wasnt too big on AGIB when i came out, but it was different. a few side projects cant be too bad? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I see it more like this, while in the middle of working on the new Wilco record the love of Jeff's life got seriously ill, he is seeing things through a different light right now and thought it would be fun to work with his son during this deeply emotional time. I'm sure there is a little bit of a "I'm glad your mom gets to see this happen" going on.You might be right, And (though it sucks that Sue is seriously ill) I maybe even hope you are Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knotgreen Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Nothing lasts forever. And I could be wrong, it just seems that's one way to connect the dots to form a picture.So long as John's in the next band... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 So long as John's in the next band... I second that emotion! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 So long as John's in the next band... I want everyone in the band. I'm not ready for change. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I still love the band and Tweedy as a musician, but I'd be open to a change. He does seem to reinvent himself every so often... My wife is an interesting barometer. She saw Uncle Tupelo during college and was a big fan of Wilco through the 90s and early 2000s (she introduced me to Wilco / Tweedy et al). She actually likes the current lineup the least of any. Her reasoning is that many of the songs have become so spaced out - but show to show each version is nearly identical. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I would be open to a change too. Specifically, I think Nels has been a poor fit. He's an extremely talented musician and I always enjoy his other albums, but I just don't think his strengths mesh well with Jeff's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Interesting notions regarding the end of Wilco as we know it. I didn't see TWEEDY and the concurrent projects as pointing to that, but I see the reasoning. I've followed Jeff Tweedy from Uncle Tupelo through all the Wilco incarnations. It's clear to me that it's Tweedy I like, so what ever happens, I expect music that I enjoy. I agree about John staying. I'd add Glenn, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Relax. They do have Solid Sound scheduled for next year, right? I would hope for a new album and/or live material to appear around that time. And a tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 The current lineup is by far my favorite incarnation. As much as I love Nels' playing, that has a lot to do with Glenn.Sent from my PM23300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Interesting notions regarding the end of Wilco as we know it. I didn't see TWEEDY and the concurrent projects as pointing to that, but I see the reasoning. I've followed Jeff Tweedy from Uncle Tupelo through all the Wilco incarnations. It's clear to me that it's Tweedy I like, so what ever happens, I expect music that I enjoy. I agree about John staying. I'd add Glenn, too.You know, you've pretty much summed up my feelings. Including who I'd most prefer to stay attached to the band. The only thing I'm considering--and this sounds like blasphemy--but is it possible that Spencer could evolve into a satisfying replacement for Glenn, if that should happen? Honestly, that kid has chops. Of course, he doesn't have Glenn's depth of experience yet, but I honestly think he's the real deal and we'll later be saying "I saw him back when" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 You know, you've pretty much summed up my feelings. Including who I'd most prefer to stay attached to the band. The only thing I'm considering--and this sounds like blasphemy--but is it possible that Spencer could evolve into a satisfying replacement for Glenn, if that should happen? Honestly, that kid has chops. Of course, he doesn't have Glenn's depth of experience yet, but I honestly think he's the real deal and we'll later be saying "I saw him back when"I guess it's hypothetically possible, but in 2014 I can't believe people would talk about Glenn and Spencer in the same sentence. Glenn is one of my 2 favorite drummers in all of rock. That status doesn't come easy in my book. I've seen Spencer perform 1x, on a webcast to boot, so I'm no expert on him, but still. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I guess it's hypothetically possible, but in 2014 I can't believe people would talk about Glenn and Spencer in the same sentence. Glenn is one of my 2 favorite drummers in all of rock. That status doesn't come easy in my book. I've seen Spencer perform 1x, on a webcast to boot, so I'm no expert on him, but still.I hear you. I certainly didn't mean to imply that Spencer is in a league with Glenn yet. I imagine that he'd find that laughable too. But I do think he has the ability and the instinct to develop to that level. Whether he has the the determination and the desire to do so are open questions. He hasn't even gone to college yet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I would be open to a change too. Specifically, I think Nels has been a poor fit. He's an extremely talented musician and I always enjoy his other albums, but I just don't think his strengths mesh well with Jeff's. i agree with this. i'd like to see the band bring a more exploratory player rather than avant-garde. Someone like Tom Verlaine or Adrian Belew. Or, maybe just a straight ahead kick ass rock player like joe walsh. That being said, I think the band is just taking a well-deserved break. They've hit it pretty hard for years. They are also slowing down. Everyone has families, not to mention Tweedy's current situation. So there you go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Relax. They do have Solid Sound scheduled for next year, right? I would hope for a new album and/or live material to appear around that time. And a tour. That's true. 2015 will probably be a big wilco year. Also, if there was to be a change, I'd love to see the Loose Fur lineup with John added in on bass. That would kill! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Wilco working on demos later this week according to a report in German Musik Express, also a further project with Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig. http://www.musikexpress.de/news/meldungen/article623994/wilco-arbeiten-an-neuen-songs.html Translated from the German by Google:- On September 23 SUKIERAE appears from Tweedy, the new band of Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy and his 18-year-old son Spencer. Even before the plate has been published, Jeff already saying that he wants to work with Wilco on new songs: "We will begin later this week, recording demos," he says in an interview with Music Express "We already have many hours of improvised. recorded material, rather noisiges stuff. " In addition, Tweedy has taken songs with Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig for a joint project. The two singers of the New York indie band Lucius can also be heard on SUKIERAE. "I have seen the two live a while ago and found it great. Last year I did it to our festival (Solid Sound Festival The host, the Wilco annually since 2010 -. Note) invited. I can work great with them. " Wilco's current, eighth album THE WHOLE LOVE released in September 2011 a release date for the new recordings has Tweedy not disclosed. The full interview with Jeff Tweedy can be found in the October issue of Music Express, on 11 September 2014 at the kiosk and the App Store. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Oh, interesting stuff. I assume you will rush right down to the store when that full Music Express interview has been published and tell us even more! Thanks for the info! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roadhse ma Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 yeah but then 2014 is an outlier of a dozen year stretch... there are plenty of bands that i like who only kick into the touring grind every 3-4 years, and it's not a given that they'll play Boston.Total agreement... I'm talking a wait & see with fingers crossed for Solid Sound / I also think when the next one is Boston is knocked out from a show. ( but not CT ) on the other hand we got Tweedy at Berklee / Not too Shabby!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maghtee Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Looks like Wilco is playing the Ryman in October! October 21st and 22nd. Booking the plant ticket today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'd love to catch them there someday. Their 10-29-2002 performance there is a true gem - something magical about that place. Looks like Jason Isbell has three already sold-out shows there following Wilco's run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 And more from the current email: And the anniversary revelry won't stop there – we'll soon announce news about two forthcoming releases – Wilco's first-ever Best Of collection and a Rarities box we're pretty sure you're gonna love. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madcap Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 still holding out hope for some chicago shows sometime later this fall... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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