rwrkb Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 It's been holding up for me as well. I still probably spin it 3-4 times a week because of how fun, quick, and different it is. I liked TWL and even W(tA), but I don't think I've given a Wilco record this much attention since Summerteeth (which I listened to lastish of their catalog in '10. Some of us had to catch up you know...). Let's see if this makes sense to someone outside my head: There's an asymmetry and dischord that Wilco has played around with since YHF, but I feel like Star Wars is the first time they ever let it dominate more than just a song here and there on an album. This album seems to be built on the concept. And it's always been one of my favorite things about the bands albums since YHF. I was actually surprised Jim O'Rourke wasn't involved with this one because of it. I've been mentally drafting an essay on this topic but I haven't had time to take it further. As an aside, Summerteeth was the first Wilco album I heard, back when it came out in '99. I actually heard one of the songs on the radio, which would still be surprising for this area if it ever happened again. I hated the album at first when I bought it, but I was strangely compelled to listen to it over and over and by the fifth time through I was enamored. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbray Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Let's see if this makes sense to someone outside my head: There's an asymmetry and dischord that Wilco has played around with since YHF, but I feel like Star Wars is the first time they ever let it dominate more than just a song here and there on an album. This album seems to be built on the concept. And it's always been one of my favorite things about the bands albums since YHF. I was actually surprised Jim O'Rourke wasn't involved with this one because of it. I've been mentally drafting an essay on this topic but I haven't had time to take it further. As an aside, Summerteeth was the first Wilco album I heard, back when it came out in '99. I actually heard one of the songs on the radio, which would still be surprising for this area if it ever happened again. I hated the album at first when I bought it, but I was strangely compelled to listen to it over and over and by the fifth time through I was enamored.I guess it depends on what you mean by "asymmetry and discord". Would you mind defining it? I mean, "Misunderstood" or "Via Chicago" could easily be fall under the discord label and songs like "Pieholden Suite" and "Shot in the Arm" could be seen as asymmetrical but maybe I'm being to literal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kjelli Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Just got my red european version but the dl card was missing. Anyone else have had the same problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Tonight is the first Jeff Tweedy solo show since the release of Star Wars. I don't think we ever found out what he did at the charity thing a few weeks ago. Jeff also has a performance on Monday night. What songs from Star Wars will he play? I'll guess Taste the Ceiling and Magnetized. King of You would be cool solo too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Now that the record (do you still call them records? I do.) has been out almost half a year, I can say the only thing I am not overly fond of is Jeff's doubled vocals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Side 2 begins with Taste the Ceiling. As it should! Side 2 rules. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Side 2 does rule. Several months later, and I continue to find Cold Slope as my favorite on the record. I hope they continue to play Star Wars straight through for the winter tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linclink Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Magnet Magazine's #1 album of the year for 2015..."Star Wars" by Wilco!!!https://www.facebook.com/61721982960/photos/a.440531982960.223544.61721982960/10153435958157961/?type=3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robby Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Was nominated for a Grammy for Best Alternative Album Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 #9 on Entertainment Weekly's list of the year's best albums: "Frontman Jeff Tweedy has finally found his inner Han Solo." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 #7 on American Songwriter's list: "The apex of the record is its stunning final track 'Magnetized,' which see’s the band channeling Abbey Road-era Beatles into robust pop perfection that rivals 'Reservations,' for best album closer." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 #2 on Robin Hilton's list for NPR: "Star Wars — and the Tweedy record from last year — show frontman Jeff Tweedy has entered a period of profound creativity, writing some of the best songs of his life." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 The Guardian is doing an ongoing daily countdown. Star Wars not mentioned yet, which means that either it is in the top 6, or completely outside their top 40. Will keep you posted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Star Wars ended up in the 10 top local Chicago indie albums (indie??) according to Greg Kot. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave41 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 #7 on American Songwriter's list: "The apex of the record is its stunning final track 'Magnetized,' which see’s the band channeling Abbey Road-era Beatles into robust pop perfection that rivals 'Reservations,' for best album closer." A fairly strong statement that's hard to disagree with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 #9 on Entertainment Weekly's list of the year's best albums: "Frontman Jeff Tweedy has finally found his inner Han Solo."that's an awful blurb. Jeff is nothing like Han. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Yeah, Jeff would never shoot first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heart full of holes Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 #14 on NPR Poll Results: Listeners Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2015 http://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2015/12/16/459822811/poll-results-listeners-pick-their-favorite-albums-of-2015 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pathfire Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I picked Star Wars as one of my Top 10 albums of 2015 for the website CLTure. http://clture.org/ten-best-albums-of-2015-by-sean-titone/ Hoping for a Charlotte show in 2016. By my estimation, they haven't played here since 2007? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThisIsNowhere Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 #14 on NPR Poll Results: Listeners Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2015 http://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2015/12/16/459822811/poll-results-listeners-pick-their-favorite-albums-of-2015 Not bad! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Star Wars lost the Grammy to Alabama Shakes today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Star Wars lost the Grammy to Alabama Shakes today. "fuck the grammys!" - jeff tweedy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Star Wars lost the Grammy to Alabama Shakes today.It already happened??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 It already happened???Yes I see it did Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 How many nominations have they had at this point? A lot. That's saying something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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