worldrecordplayer Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 According to Wilco's post on Facebook, today marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Being There. Surely a historical event that deserves its own topic here on VC! Still recall my first listen. This album never gets old to me. Consistently blows my mind each time I listen to it today as much as it did 20 years ago. Hope they give it a good run at the Cap tonight. Admin edit: While Wilco are celebrating their 20th anniversary (1st show: 11-17-94) Being There is celebrating its 18th year. A bit confusing. I fixed the thread title for you, wrp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I'm going to get technical on you (get ready)...They actually posted: "Today in Wilco History: Wilco releases Being There on October 29, 1996" so...happy 18th birthday Being There. I love you too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 The first of an incredible run of 4 brilliant albums. I can't remember the first time I heard it, but I know it was after I heard YHF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I remember first snagging this in college after dabbling in some Uncle Tupelo records. I was blown away at how good it was, being a double album. To me, it's still the quintessential Wilco album and has a little bit of everything they'd go on to do in later records. I have an original pressing LP and one of the reissue LPs - both treasured items in my modest collection. I was glad the reissue came with the album contained on one CD as well, as I had completely worn out the two-disc CD version I originally had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 I'm going to get technical on you (get ready)...They actually posted: "Today in Wilco History: Wilco releases Being There on October 29, 1996" so...happy 18th birthday Being There. I love you too.Right! How did I miss that??? That is not being "technical" I just looked, I came up with 20 because someone else commented that it was the 20 year anniversary. No excuse. Guess I should take this topic down.I don't know how to change the topic heading, I can either "lock" it or "delete" the topic, but can't edit it. I'm getting in the car to hear to Portchester, so I guess it will stay up as the 20th Anniversary. My bad, so embarrassing ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Great Album. it never does get old. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Recently listened to it start to finish in the car with my step son. Most of the songs seemed slow to me now, after so many live experiences. Funny to me how the sound quality is better than the album that followed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Funny to me how the sound quality is better than the album that followed. True. I'll take BT over ST on headphones any day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 so if 8/29 is anniversary they should play the whole thing at the show....how awesome would that be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I remember my first time listening to it, as well. Where I was and all and being wowed by how it sounded so unique and how I wanted to share that album with everyone around me. Pretty much listened to it whenever possible for a couple weeks and still enjoy giving it a spin a few times a year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Big thanks to the kind person who fixed the title of this topic! Sent from my Windows Phone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
last cigarettes Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 listened to it start to finish on our drive down from boston for tonight's show at the cap. happy birthday, bt! i have so many "favorite" wilco records, but this one was my first love. you never forget your first... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I came to it a bit late, after ST. It was a grower for me and it took longer for disc #2 to unfold itself. Once it did, what a marvel. Such a fantastic collection of songs-- and they remain great live. Among my very faves at this point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Big thanks to the kind person who fixed the title of this topic! Sent from my Windows Phone using Tapatalk Glad to help, wrp! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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