Wilco [Is Amazing]

Dick Jones
Dick Jones Posts: 777
edited November 2006 in Other Music
Holy shit. It just me, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. This band is so fucking good. I watched "I am Trying To Break Your Heart" and that totally sealed the deal. I was vaguely familiar with some of their material, but now Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is one of my favorite albums ever. A Ghost Is Born is right up there too. The earlier stuff is good too, but not near the last two records. Tweedy is brilliant. He just released a live solo DVD, Sunken Treasure, can't wait to pick that up.

Fav. Songs:

I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
Jesus etc.
I'm The Man That Loves You
Muzzle of Bees
Handshake Drugs

and many, many more.
Are you too good to tango with the poor poor boys?
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  • JSBE
    JSBE Posts: 1,078
    you're from chicago and it took you this long? just kidding.

    i would definately pick up all of their albums, but i would say their live album (kicking television) would be a good place to start if you already have yankee hotel foxtrot and a ghost is born.
  • StoneG82
    StoneG82 Posts: 806
    Jeff Tweedy is cock
    "What’s Orphans? I don’t know. Orphans is a dead end kid driving a coffin with big tires across the Ohio River wearing welding goggles and a wife beater with a lit firecracker in his ear." - Tom Waits
  • trappedinmyradio
    trappedinmyradio Posts: 1,189
    wow, welcome to the club...they're amazing. saw them in a SMALL crowd at WVU a few weeks ago. awesome!
    I'll dig a tunnel
    from my window to yours
  • GRIMMY
    GRIMMY Posts: 370
    Just seen them again at tallstacks in Cincy..welcome to the club..
    grimmy
  • yellowled81
    yellowled81 Posts: 96
    Dick Jones wrote:
    Holy shit. It just me, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. This band is so fucking good. I watched "I am Trying To Break Your Heart" and that totally sealed the deal. I was vaguely familiar with some of their material, but now Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is one of my favorite albums ever. A Ghost Is Born is right up there too. The earlier stuff is good too, but not near the last two records. Tweedy is brilliant. He just released a live solo DVD, Sunken Treasure, can't wait to pick that up.

    Fav. Songs:

    I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
    Jesus etc.
    I'm The Man That Loves You
    Muzzle of Bees
    Handshake Drugs

    and many, many more.

    Go pick up Summerteeth.... it's their best!
  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    StoneG82 wrote:
    Jeff Tweedy is cock

    huh?

    anyway, i watched that dvd with my gf the other weekend and she's hooked now too. it's a fantastic documentary.
  • mike squires
    mike squires Posts: 27
    I've been a Wilco fan from the beginning. Glad you like them. Check out the Wilco board over at Viachicago.org. It was down for maintenece the other day, not sure if it's up and going again. I saw Tweedy solo here in Champaign two weeks ago. Most amazing concert I've ever seen. A guy got a copy on CD and I just got it on Friday. I'll be listening to it for awhile.

    Do you like that alternative country stuff. If you like Tweedy make sure you check out his old band Uncle Tupelo. He and Jay Fararr (Sun Volt) had a good thing going too. It's amazing to hear and see how far Wilco have come. A.M (their debut) is good but there are times I cringe when I hear the production.

    Other things to check out..."The Wilco Book" got that baby signed a few years ago which also comes wuth a disc of throw aways.
  • breath_girl
    breath_girl Posts: 189
    Mermaid Avenue with Billy Bragg is one of my all time favourites. I love Summerteeth too.
  • mike squires
    mike squires Posts: 27
    soulsinging wrote:
    huh?

    anyway, i watched that dvd with my gf the other weekend and she's hooked now too. it's a fantastic documentary.


    I guess you can say that is an insider Wilco joke. It just means Wilco is great, the boimb, the shit, etc. etc...

    There is so much to check out if you are getting into Wilco..he is also in a side project called Golden Smog as well as Loose Fur. I have to be honest, I hate the Loose Fur stuff. He collaborates with O' Yorke (Sonic Youth) There is also a book of poetry released by Mr. Tweedy called adult head, another book by a a guy from the Tribune that talks about Wilco and focuses much on Tweedy, I can't think of the title right off hand...THE WILCO BOOK looks like like and has an old school book feel to it. It is filled with pictures and essays from the band members. You picked a great band to get into! This guy could be this generations Johnny Cash.
  • deadmosquito
    deadmosquito Posts: 729
    trappedinmyradio wrote:
    wow, welcome to the club...they're amazing. saw them in a SMALL crowd at WVU a few weeks ago. awesome!


    i was there too, that show was sweet!
  • kdpjam
    kdpjam Posts: 2,303
    GRIMMY wrote:
    Just seen them again at tallstacks in Cincy..welcome to the club..

    me too! love the co of wil !
    lay down all thoughts; surrender to the void
    ~it is shining it is shining~
  • Dick Jones
    Dick Jones Posts: 777
    StoneG82 wrote:
    Jeff Tweedy is cock

    Your hair is cock. Haha. That part is funny. Nice to see all the love for these guys here.

    Kicking Television is awesome, by the way. I bought/burned the rest of their catalouge.
    Are you too good to tango with the poor poor boys?
  • mdigenakis
    mdigenakis Posts: 1,337
    the doc has some good songs, where is a good place to start with them?
    "Don't let the darkness eat you up..."

    -Greg Dulli

  • mdigenakis
    mdigenakis Posts: 1,337
    isn't this band another bright eyes type band?
    just a question, don't start shitting all over me.
    "Don't let the darkness eat you up..."

    -Greg Dulli

  • Dick Jones
    Dick Jones Posts: 777
    I'd say far from it. I can't stand Bright Eyes.
    Are you too good to tango with the poor poor boys?
  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    mdigenakis wrote:
    isn't this band another bright eyes type band?
    just a question, don't start shitting all over me.

    I don't think so at all.
    Charlotte 00 | Charlotte 03 | Asheville 04 | Atlanta 12 | Greenville 16 | Columbia 16 |Seattle 18  | Nashville 22 | Ohana Festival 24 x2 | Atlanta 25 x2
  • Dick Jones
    Dick Jones Posts: 777
    What are the highlights of the early albums? [Being There, Summerteeth, AM]
    Are you too good to tango with the poor poor boys?
  • olderman
    olderman Posts: 1,765
    i saw them at the Wakarusa Festival in 2005.. excellent show
    Down the street you can hear her scream youre a disgrace
    As she slams the door in his drunken face
    And now he stands outside
    And all the neighbours start to gossip and drool
    He cries oh, girl you must be mad,
    What happened to the sweet love you and me had?
    Against the door he leans and starts a scene,
    And his tears fall and burn the garden green
  • Tek Money
    Tek Money Posts: 642
    I really enjoy the Loose Fur album as well... I just listened to it again today.

    I saw Wilco here in London in July. One of the best live shows I have ever seen. I was front row in front of Nels. He is amazing. I have a huge crush on Jeff too. He is hot.

    http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a55/Tekno_Junkie/image0-1-1.jpg

    My favorite songs are:

    Company in my Back
    Radio Cure
    Pieholden Suite

    It changes all the time.

    I can't wait to see them again.
    Cock Fight.
  • Dick Jones
    Dick Jones Posts: 777
    OH YEAH! Radio Cure is awesome.
    Are you too good to tango with the poor poor boys?

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