Mr. Heartbreak Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Another observation: The crossover between these two threads speaks to Wilco's enduring, varied, highly personal output. For example, I absolutely love "Dash 7" and "We're Not Friends," two tracks that are often cited as bottom-tier by other fans, and there's plenty listed in the other thread that I considered for my "least" list, such as "You Never Know" and "Say You Miss Me." Whenever I see someone list "Sunloathe" as a favorite, my mind boggles, and then I realize that mostly I'm just glad someone somewhere finds it resonant.Yep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Sunloathe is one of my favorite songs on TWL, especially the way it is paired with Dawned on Me. The drums are so Ringo-esque and it has a great transition. Always makes me smile. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 AM - Passenger Side BT - Say You Miss Me ST - Blank (Track 15) YHF - I'm The Man Who Loves You AGIB - Wishful Thinking SBS - Leave Me (Like You Found Me) WTA - You Never Know TWL - Open Mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 ST - Blank (Track 15) Yankee - is it safe to say Woodgrain? Illegal responses Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Who's the lawyer here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 AM: It's Just That SimpleBT: Why Would You Wanna LiveST: My DarlingYHF: War on WarAGIB: The Late Greats (it kills me to put that on the list, because I love it, but I guess I love it a little less than everything else on AGIB)SBS: Leave Me Like You Found MeW(TA): You Never KnowTWL: Open Mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Who's the lawyer here? If the topic had said least favorite track, you would have an argument. In this instance, you don't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 If the topic had said least favorite track, you would have an argument. In this instance, you don't. That doesn't make my response illegal, just not in accordance with the requested response criteria. And how do you know Wilco weren't making an artistic statement by including a song called "blank" that lacked musical content? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 That doesn't make my response illegal, just not in accordance with the requested response criteria. And how do you know Wilco weren't making an artistic statement by including a song called "blank" that lacked musical content? The rules of the topic are clear and unambiguous. Your brash unwillingness to comply with these rules is definitely illegal as it relates to this topic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Is this where I get to say OMG YOU ARE ALL IDIOTS! JUST ANSWER THE QUESTION YOU HIGHY MESSED UP FREAKS!!1!!!11 I've been waiting for this moment. . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Is this where I get to say OMG YOU ARE ALL IDIOTS! JUST ANSWER THE QUESTION YOU HIGHY MESSED UP FREAKS!!1!!!11 I've been waiting for this moment. . . . The greatest moment on this board. That thread should be pinned and immortalized. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Who's the lawyer here?Well, I'm a lawyer, and I move to strike from this topic all references to You Never Know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 because it's so awful and keeps running through your mind each time someone mentions it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chriscolbert Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I had no idea of the dislike towards You Never Know. I remember people really digging it when WTA came out and being all George Harrison-y in a good way. I know some things don't always hold up over time but I just can't see that being one of their worst songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Sunloathe is one of my favorite songs on TWL, especially the way it is paired with Dawned on Me. The drums are so Ringo-esque and it has a great transition. Always makes me smile. Mine too. The whole thing is so Beatle-y and awesome. And I love the really weird video. Illegal responses I was gonna say "Blank" from ST, but I knew it wouldn't fly. I'm glad I didn't put it down and avoided possible incarceration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 because it's so awful and keeps running through your mind each time someone mentions it?Ha! No, I'm not a hater of that song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I understand. It makes no sense to hate music. Creed excepted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 In defense of It's Just That Simple: being a self declared John devotee, it's kind of sad that his sole Wilco song appears on the "least favorites" list several times (including, ouch, my own). But the way Jeff sings on AM just kills me. He still had that husky thing going on, and his voice was much more nasal (pre-adenoids surgery, I read). And young. So I listened to AM, and It's Just That Simple fits the record really well. It's a little bit like the sorbet that cleanses your palate for the next buttery, rich course. Also, John sang it for the encore when Autumn Defense played in Annapolis last month, and it was wonderful. Pat was doing this honky-tonk piano stuff and it worked so well as a closer -- after Sentimental Lady, of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 AM - It's Just That SimpleBeing There - Why Would You Wanna LiveSummerteeth - When You Wake Up Feeling OldYankee Hotel Foxtrot - Radio CureA Ghost Is Born - Less Than You ThinkSky Blue Sky - WalkenWilco (the Album) - Deeper DownThe Whole Love - Black Moon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 AM - Blue Eyed SoulBT - (Was I) In Your Dreams (harder for this LP than I anticipated)MA1 - Hesitating Beauty (just considering the Tweedy-sung songs here)ST - My DarlingMA2 - Joe DiMaggio Done it Again (Bragg has a few clunkers on here, but not Tweedy)YHF - ITMWLY (probably only for its ubiquity in their live sets, I think Mountain Bed ruined this for me)AGIB - Less Than You Think (even w/o the drone, it's a good song but the weakest on the LP)SBS - What LightW(TA) - Everlasting Everything (worst in the catalog)TWL - Standing O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I had no idea of the dislike towards You Never Know. I remember people really digging it when WTA came out and being all George Harrison-y in a good way. I know some things don't always hold up over time but I just can't see that being one of their worst songs. to me its the traveling wilburys song that they didnt get a chance to write. the first time i heard it, i could sworn jim keltner was on drums and jeff lynne produced it. oh, and the wilburys are one of my favourite bands of all time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 AM - I thought I Held YouBT - Why Would You Wanna LiveST - When You Wake Up Feeling OldYHF - Heavy Metal Drummer (toughest choice)AGiB - Wishful ThinkingSBS - Leave Me Like You Found Me (easiest choice)WTA - Sonny FeelingWTL - Black Moon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I gotta say I'm surprised how many people selected "When You Wake Up Feeling Old" for their Summerteeth choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I gotta say I'm surprised how many people selected "When You Wake Up Feeling Old" for their Summerteeth choice. Disappointed for sure. Maybe not all that surprised. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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