Red Mosquito

I can't find a damn thing not to like about this song.

The immediate comparisons to their alt-country roots made me play AM on the morning commute. I would be surprised if the new album is all like this, but it's really cool to hear these guys tap into that spirit with mostly new players. They make it sound authentic, which is ultimately what matters most to me with this band.

The lyrics are great too. Heavy in a way that the music distracts from, initially. Classic Tweedy.

Kevin Davis wrote:For some reason, a double album of throwback alt-country ear candy with a Nelsy twist feels like just the right zig for the Wilco canon to take at the moment.

This band's career has frustrated at times, but looking back and looking forward, I can honestly say we have enough of the picture now to say that it's one of the wildest rides in the world of obsessive music fandom

I really dig that song as well.

I really want to like Wilco but just can't for some reason. This song is no exception.

washing machine wrote:

Kevin Davis wrote:For some reason, a double album of throwback alt-country ear candy with a Nelsy twist feels like just the right zig for the Wilco canon to take at the moment.

This band's career has frustrated at times, but looking back and looking forward, I can honestly say we have enough of the picture now to say that it's one of the wildest rides in the world of obsessive music fandom

Agree -- some albums have taken longer to work their magic than others, but overall I think it's an extremely well-built, artfully drawn body of work, with an internal logic to it that makes more sense the longer it sits. After the short, somewhat staticky Ode to Joy, a longer-form, more immediate live-sounding record like this feels like just what the doctor ordered.

Totally agree about Tweedy as a lyricist too.

tree_ wrote:I really want to like Wilco but just can't for some reason. This song is no exception.

Goodbye.

tree_ wrote:I really want to like Wilco but just can't for some reason. This song is no exception.

be like Avis and try harder.

Morning daycare drop-off: AM

Lunchtime lawn mowing session: Being There

Closing up the books and counting the safe after bar shift tonight (probably): Summerteeth

I might as well do a full discog chrono dive in the next few days.

washing machine wrote:Morning daycare drop-off: AM

Lunchtime lawn mowing session: Being There

Closing up the books and counting the safe after bar shift tonight (probably): Summerteeth

I might as well do a full discog chrono dive in the next few days.

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lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

washing machine wrote:Morning daycare drop-off: AM

Lunchtime lawn mowing session: Being There

Closing up the books and counting the safe after bar shift tonight (probably): Summerteeth

I might as well do a full discog chrono dive in the next few days.

liebzz likes this

dad too.

dad wrote:

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

washing machine wrote:Morning daycare drop-off: AM

Lunchtime lawn mowing session: Being There

Closing up the books and counting the safe after bar shift tonight (probably): Summerteeth

I might as well do a full discog chrono dive in the next few days.

liebzz likes this

dad too.

Rank the albums

I haven’t listened yet, but Wilco was one of those bands I need to give a second and full look at.

Also, I have now heard this song and it’s true.

liebzz wrote:I haven’t listened yet, but Wilco was one of those bands I need to give a second and full look at.

Also, I have now heard this song and it’s true.

dad likes this

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

dad wrote:

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

washing machine wrote:Morning daycare drop-off: AM

Lunchtime lawn mowing session: Being There

Closing up the books and counting the safe after bar shift tonight (probably): Summerteeth

I might as well do a full discog chrono dive in the next few days.

liebzz likes this

dad too.

Rank the albums

i love them all equally like my children.

dad wrote:

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

dad wrote:

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

washing machine wrote:Morning daycare drop-off: AM

Lunchtime lawn mowing session: Being There

Closing up the books and counting the safe after bar shift tonight (probably): Summerteeth

I might as well do a full discog chrono dive in the next few days.

liebzz likes this

dad too.

Rank the albums

i love them all equally like my children.

I am your abandoned son.

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

dad wrote:

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

dad wrote:

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

washing machine wrote:Morning daycare drop-off: AM

Lunchtime lawn mowing session: Being There

Closing up the books and counting the safe after bar shift tonight (probably): Summerteeth

I might as well do a full discog chrono dive in the next few days.

liebzz likes this

dad too.

Rank the albums

i love them all equally like my children.

I am your abandoned son.

impossible conception, unlikely offspring.

dad wrote:

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

dad wrote:

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

dad wrote:

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

washing machine wrote:Morning daycare drop-off: AM

Lunchtime lawn mowing session: Being There

Closing up the books and counting the safe after bar shift tonight (probably): Summerteeth

I might as well do a full discog chrono dive in the next few days.

liebzz likes this

dad too.

Rank the albums

i love them all equally like my children.

I am your abandoned son.

impossible conception, unlikely offspring.

*noodles*

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

liebzz wrote:I haven’t listened yet, but Wilco was one of those bands I need to give a second and full look at.

Also, I have now heard this song and it’s true.

dad likes this

So, I just decided to start No Depression whilst driving for 15 or so minutes. This is a whole rabbit hole thing I got to put aside some time for.

liebzz wrote:

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

liebzz wrote:I haven’t listened yet, but Wilco was one of those bands I need to give a second and full look at.

Also, I have now heard this song and it’s true.

dad likes this

So, I just decided to start No Depression whilst driving for 15 or so minutes. This is a whole rabbit hole thing I got to put aside some time for.

Enjoy. I never really delved too deeply into Uncle Tupelo and what I have heard was years ago, but i'm guessing it's generally similar to A.M.