ThisIsNowhere Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Or a If I Ever Was A Child 7" was announced/released!!! That would be amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThisIsNowhere Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I consider Random Name Generator to be part of a wonderful line of Wilco word play songs like "Pot Kettle Black" (which is my favorite on YHF), " I'm a Wheel", "Kingpin", and to some degree the most successful of them all, "You Are My Face" because the word play is interwoven into a more focused song. But I do think that those used to be more nestled in with songs that felt more urgent. I will parrot Albert Tatlock in pointing to "Where do I Begin" as being a really powerful song. Personally I would also say that everything from "Taste the Ceiling" to "Magnetized" with the exception of maybe "Pickled Ginger" are part of an overarching lyrical theme. Exactly. There's as much emotion in RNG as there is in songs like Jesus Etc. or At Least That's What You Said. I think a lot of people have a hard time understanding/deciphering Jeff's indirect lyrics and write those songs off as nonsense songs, but if you look at those lyrics there's plenty there, even if Jeff tends to disguise their meaning. I change my name every once in a whileA miracle every once in a while I'm almost certain this is Jeff responding to criticism about Wilco not making a record that sounds like Wilco. Come on, cuff me to the weed with some wineIf I miss your breeze or you miss mineI kinda like it when I make you cryA miracle every once in a while That right there is just as poetic as anything else that Wilco has done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Yeah, everyone seems to love the Pro-Ject turntables. I use an Audio Technica ATPL120, but I'll probably get a Pro-Ject at some point. The only thing that concerns me is that in order to switch speeds you have to remove the platter and adjust the belt. I have a Rega P3, and also have to move the belt to switch speeds. Which likely explains why I've never played or purchased a 45 rpm vinyl since I got it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peteboiler Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Yeah, I guess my post isn't easy to understand. It's not the lack of emotion in the lyrics that I miss. Some have stated that Jeff has written some really incredible lyrics for both Sukiarie and Star Wars. Agreed. He is an epic storyteller! I liked Star Wars! I even liked The Whole Love. Sukiarie, not so much. I am going to try one more time. Not ONE song has grabbed me and left me wanting to play it over and over since YHF. I can't explain it, and it's just me and my opinion. I don't know the reason. Maybe I need therapy... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DiamondClaw Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 So Wilco starts their fall Midwest tour in two days. Do you think they will a. "Leak" and/or stream Schmilco in the next couple of days?b. Perform some new tracks without the album being out there?c. Stick with the Star Wars tour setlists for the time being? It would be a very Wilco thing to do to have Schmilco appear on their website before this week is over... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Everytime Wilco announces a new album and tour they always start the tour far away from where I live. It gives me anxiety waiting for months after an album comes out to see Wilco. I watch the setlist and get jealous. Anyhoo WILCO COME TO NJ SOON! I NEED MY SCHMILCO LIVE! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I hope A, think B and would be disappointed with C. There hasn't been much promotion for Schmilco! yet. I haven't seen a single interview. No promotion performances are lined up that we know of. It is an interesting approach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Haven't they already abandoned the Star Wars setlist? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 So Wilco starts their fall Midwest tour in two days. Do you think they will a. "Leak" and/or stream Schmilco in the next couple of days?b. Perform some new tracks without the album being out there?c. Stick with the Star Wars tour setlists for the time being? It would be a very Wilco thing to do to have Schmilco appear on their website before this week is over... a. Nob. Yes...at least the 2 already outc. 4-5 songs from SW and I hope they do away with the hootannie (spelling?) I will be seeing the show in Madison...so getting fired up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 It'd be nice if they'd play the album in full, similar to how they were playing Star Wars in order, but without posting it online first so we can experience the album for the first time live. Also not trying to be rude but doing away with the hootenanny is the worst idea I've ever heard, acoustic Wilco is just so good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 It'd be nice if they'd play the album in full, similar to how they were playing Star Wars in order, but without posting it online first so we can experience the album for the first time live. Also not trying to be rude but doing away with the hootenanny is the worst idea I've ever heard, acoustic Wilco is just so good. I agree with you on that point...just don't like it at the end. When they did the original Evening with during the middle, it was better. I know that the logistics of setup and breakdown was not what they wanted and maybe why they changed to the end. I saw 3 shows in a row last year in FLA and the last one at Sunfest (festival) had electric encore and that show sticks with me more than the other two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chisoxjtrain Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 This may answer some questions: http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/wilco-wants-to-keep-its-new-music-a-surprise/article_6236248e-fc4a-59e1-b215-997a4fc401d7.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ditty Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/wilco-wants-to-keep-its-new-music-a-surprise/article_6236248e-fc4a-59e1-b215-997a4fc401d7.html UGH, Chicago already got Star Wars. They shouldn't book a handful of dates, just before a release drops, to milk us of more Star Wars touring money. I bought tickets to the Chicago show based on "very special guests". As fine as Twin Limb is, they don't fit "very special guest" to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbray Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I agree with you on that point...just don't like it at the end. When they did the original Evening with during the middle, it was better. I know that the logistics of setup and breakdown was not what they wanted and maybe why they changed to the end. I saw 3 shows in a row last year in FLA and the last one at Sunfest (festival) had electric encore and that show sticks with me more than the other two. It'd be nice if they'd play the album in full, similar to how they were playing Star Wars in order, but without posting it online first so we can experience the album for the first time live. Also not trying to be rude but doing away with the hootenanny is the worst idea I've ever heard, acoustic Wilco is just so good. I would be fine if they moved away from the hootenanny encore if only because they are rather static. Maybe I'm jaded because of Solid Sound as well as the notion that each tour will have less and less of each album, but I've seen the hootenany three times now (SS and Boston two nights) and I would be perfectly content if I didn't hear another acoustic show (outside of an evening with scenario) for a good while. There are just too many songs I want to hear full body again or even for the first time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I don't get the impression that they're playing SW straight through anymore. More like you'll hear a lot of it mixed with their 8 other albums. Not a bad scene, I wish I could come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 UGH, Chicago already got Star Wars. They shouldn't book a handful of dates, just before a release drops, to milk us of more Star Wars touring money. I bought tickets to the Chicago show based on "very special guests". As fine as Twin Limb is, they don't fit "very special guest" to me. Oh well that's typical Wilco for ya, milking its fans of their money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knotgreen Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Realllllllly hoping that by September they'll be playing some new stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 It would appear that's exactly when they'll start playing new tunes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ditty Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Oh well that's typical Wilco for ya, milking its fans of their money.Maybe milk was the wrong word, but still, play two songs because the album hasn't come out yet? Why schedule shows 3 weeks early then? The Chicago date was promoted first, with the words "very special guest", sounds like it will be just another date now. Guess the only hope is it's a Sunday show, as goes fore most bands, "don't miss a Sunday show", we will see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhino4evr Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 there sure is a lot of whining and crying in this thread. PSA: Hi everyone, I would like to remind you that Wilco is putting out a new album in less than a month. Jeff has described it as "fucked up country", and "more spacey and folky". Please be excited. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 The shows leading up to the Chicago show were promoted as Star Wars tour ("This tour supports of the release of the acclaimed Chicago sextet's Grammy nominated, Star Wars" their typo not mine) so we shouldn't be surprised if they continue to play a generous portion of those songs during those shows. Critics have the album. Steven Hyden has tweeted about it "really good" "a cross of Star Wars and the acoustic songs on The Whole Love" "spare & gutted, feels like a solo-is LP" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbray Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 The shows leading up to the Chicago show were promoted as Star Wars tour so we shouldn't be surprised if they continue to play a generous portion of those songs during those shows. Critics have the album. Steven Hyden has tweeted about it "really good" "a cross of Star Wars and the acoustic songs on The Whole Love" "spare & gutted, feels like a solo-is LP"Black Moon and Rising Red Lung are my favorites on The Whole Love, if this is to be believed, I am not yet worthy of this record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 The new ones from the Pickathon feed seemed more like "The Joke Explained" than "Black Moon" but then again we were hearing a fraction of the material with a fraction of the instrumentation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwllo Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I've seen Wilco a bunch of times and will be seeing them Friday in Madison for the first time in a few years, so I have yet to hear any Star Wars stuff live. I say bring it on! Although I would like to hear some nice rarer gems mixed in, I'm pretty excited to hear stuff from Star Wars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ditty Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 https://huckberry.com/special-projects/field-guides/chicago?utm_source=wilco&utm_medium=wilco-facebook&utm_campaign=field-guide "At the shows we're gonna be like a more condensed, acoustic version of the band." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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