I interviewed and ate lunch with Jeff Tweedy in Montreal the day before this album was released as part of a radio show I hosted in Burlington, VT. Super nice guy.
Their fifth album 'A Ghost Is Born' is one of their best as well. they dive a lot deeper into the experimental rock sound, and the cover is a funny egg.
I listened and it's defenitly less experimental honestly aside from I am trying to break your hearts and war on war the song isn't super experimental sounding but those 2 tracks are defenitly experimental and there both followed by uplifting country rock songs that kinda felt Intetional after the 2 experimental songs you get the more traditional country rock songs great structuring
That "ringing" sound towards the beginning of "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" is a Dremel tool on either a guitar string or piano string. Pure Jay Bennett.
I think the reason Heavy Metal Drummer's different from the rest could be because it's looking back at nostalgic and happy memories, unlike the others that seem to be about the present.
This has been my favorite album for 20 years, which means it's hard to recall a time when it wasn't providing constant oxygen in my life. But your video helped me remember what it was like to experience first contact with this album, and for that I'd like to thank you!
Really great work, noting the incredible and complex production that elevates these already phenomenal songs. And yes, this was made just before 9/11, and happened to be released after it. I got it from their website that fall/winter and it just crushed me. I was just out of the music-making/radio side at the time, but still tuned in to what was going on, and in the indie music world the situation with this album was really powerful, given the production problems and band issues. The coincidence of some of the songs feeling like perfect fits for the mood of the country hits hard even 20+ years later.
For more alt country stuff I’d greatly recommend “Magnolia Electric Co” by Songs; Ohia Magnificent album. Very dark and sad. Was the last album released by Jason Molina’s Songs Ohia group before forming Magnolia Electric Co (band). If you listen I’d recommend also listening to the two extra songs The Big Game is on Every Night and Whip Poor Will
You nailed it with your comments and appreciation of my fave Wilco song, Pot Kettle Black. Second half is fantastic, and the outro still gives me chills some 20 years after I first listened to this song.
I've seen them twice. The first time was when this came out, and the second was last year. It was cool to hear how the live renditions of these changed over 20 years of touring.
First time checking out one of your videos, really enjoyed! You definitely have an aptitude to identify specific elements of the song that you enjoy or appreciate, and that’s not a skill all music reviewers have. There is a great documentary about the creation of this album called “I am Trying to break your heart” directed by Sam Jones. Facilitating look into the creation process, and the troubles the band faces while releasing the record. Also as you mentioned regarding Jesus etc, all of this music was written before September 11th 2001. I would recommend Whiskeytown as another awesome 90s Alt Country band. Their sophomore album Strangers Almanac is amazing, along with their final before breaking up Pneumonia. Have a great night brother
Great reaction! My favorite Wilco album is Summerteeth, which was the album right before Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Sky Blue Sky is another great one. It's interesting you picked up on the country influences. They started off as "Alt-country" and got progressively more experimental over the years, with A Ghost is Born probably being the apex of this.
I Know i've already suggested this but i just wanted to add something to it. Check out Ween's "The Mollusk", It was what inspired Stephen Hillenburg to create Spongebob (i won't suggest it again i promise lol)
I really like the outro to poor places cause its like really sad just static over some heavily disorted lofi radio brodcast interruptions not interference there is a difference
Would totally recommend you listen to You forgot it in People by Broken Social Scene. Such a great listen and for me personally reminds me a bit of this record that I also love.
this was my first time hearing anything by wilco in my life… interesting! i also recommend Filth by Swans… its uh… its something to say the least. (you should also check out their other stuff sometime if you havent)
I probably should have posted in one of your more "appropriate" posts, but based on yer prog appreciation, I highly recommend going down a Van Der Graaf Generator wormhole. Peter Hammill has a vast discography.
0:00 Intro 1:07 I Am Trying to Break Your Heart 3:25 Kamera 4:45 Radio Cure 6:34 War on War 8:34 Jesus, Etc. 10:40 Ashes of American Flags 13:29 Heavy Metal Drummer 15:15 I'm the Man Who Loves You 17:42 Pot Kettle Black 19:59 Poor Places 21:56 Reservations 23:06 Discussion
Not related to this (great!) Wilco album, but allow me to propose another landmark post-punk LP released the same summer as Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures: Drums & Wires by XTC Well, actually, it’s sort of related, in that the guitar riff from "Kamera" always reminds me of XTC's "Life Begins at the Hop" (the non-album lead single for Drums & Wires).
Nice channel, I really enjoyed. I would highly recommend that you check out Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven by Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
I AM TRYING TO BREAK YOUR HEART: No, he’s singing about authenticity and his desire to make the listening audience feel what he feels. The best tunes WILL break your heart. The song is about authenticity and transmission of art to those with the ears to hear
Interesting you take Reservations about him having access to many things but the girl he wants, I see it as an admittance about uncertainties over many things in his life, but his love for his wife is the one thing he has no doubt over
Another great album. I would definitely check out Grandaddy - the Sophtware slump. Sad, synth driven album with a man living with technology theme throughout.
you should deffo listen to the band PUP, there a punk rock / pop punk band and there albums morbid stuff, the dream is over and their first are great!!
I interviewed and ate lunch with Jeff Tweedy in Montreal the day before this album was released as part of a radio show I hosted in Burlington, VT. Super nice guy.
Wow thats sick! I live in Burlington right now.
you’re him
That’s incredible. Tell us more
that's so cool, man. Congratulations, you were on the cusp of history and a legendary album.
Their fifth album 'A Ghost Is Born' is one of their best as well. they dive a lot deeper into the experimental rock sound, and the cover is a funny egg.
I listened and it's defenitly less experimental honestly aside from I am trying to break your hearts and war on war the song isn't super experimental sounding but those 2 tracks are defenitly experimental and there both followed by uplifting country rock songs that kinda felt Intetional after the 2 experimental songs you get the more traditional country rock songs great structuring
That "ringing" sound towards the beginning of "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" is a Dremel tool on either a guitar string or piano string. Pure Jay Bennett.
I think the reason Heavy Metal Drummer's different from the rest could be because it's looking back at nostalgic and happy memories, unlike the others that seem to be about the present.
This has been my favorite album for 20 years, which means it's hard to recall a time when it wasn't providing constant oxygen in my life. But your video helped me remember what it was like to experience first contact with this album, and for that I'd like to thank you!
10:12 this album was actually originally meant to release on September 11th 2001 but got delayed to the next year
Really great work, noting the incredible and complex production that elevates these already phenomenal songs. And yes, this was made just before 9/11, and happened to be released after it. I got it from their website that fall/winter and it just crushed me. I was just out of the music-making/radio side at the time, but still tuned in to what was going on, and in the indie music world the situation with this album was really powerful, given the production problems and band issues. The coincidence of some of the songs feeling like perfect fits for the mood of the country hits hard even 20+ years later.
For more alt country stuff I’d greatly recommend “Magnolia Electric Co” by Songs; Ohia
Magnificent album. Very dark and sad. Was the last album released by Jason Molina’s Songs Ohia group before forming Magnolia Electric Co (band). If you listen I’d recommend also listening to the two extra songs The Big Game is on Every Night and Whip Poor Will
You nailed it with your comments and appreciation of my fave Wilco song, Pot Kettle Black. Second half is fantastic, and the outro still gives me chills some 20 years after I first listened to this song.
я ее услышал в фильме жестокий ручей 2004
I've seen them twice. The first time was when this came out, and the second was last year. It was cool to hear how the live renditions of these changed over 20 years of touring.
First time checking out one of your videos, really enjoyed! You definitely have an aptitude to identify specific elements of the song that you enjoy or appreciate, and that’s not a skill all music reviewers have.
There is a great documentary about the creation of this album called “I am Trying to break your heart” directed by Sam Jones. Facilitating look into the creation process, and the troubles the band faces while releasing the record. Also as you mentioned regarding Jesus etc, all of this music was written before September 11th 2001.
I would recommend Whiskeytown as another awesome 90s Alt Country band. Their sophomore album Strangers Almanac is amazing, along with their final before breaking up Pneumonia. Have a great night brother
There’s a whole story to this album… the next album "a Ghost is Born" is their masterpiece
Great reaction! My favorite Wilco album is Summerteeth, which was the album right before Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Sky Blue Sky is another great one. It's interesting you picked up on the country influences. They started off as "Alt-country" and got progressively more experimental over the years, with A Ghost is Born probably being the apex of this.
That's my favorite too. I binged that album one summer working graveyard shift and going through a bad breakup. It's a special album for me.
amazing review! you have a good radio voice as well
I Know i've already suggested this but i just wanted to add something to it. Check out Ween's "The Mollusk", It was what inspired Stephen Hillenburg to create Spongebob
(i won't suggest it again i promise lol)
Respect. Wait until you listen 3 or 5 times. It keeps expanding
in this same sphere kinda, i think you should check Race by Alex G. One of the best indie albums of the past decade
I really like the outro to poor places cause its like really sad just static over some heavily disorted lofi radio brodcast interruptions not interference there is a difference
Would totally recommend you listen to You forgot it in People by Broken Social Scene. Such a great listen and for me personally reminds me a bit of this record that I also love.
this was my first time hearing anything by wilco in my life… interesting! i also recommend Filth by Swans… its uh… its something to say the least. (you should also check out their other stuff sometime if you havent)
Something i noticed there are 5 experimental songs with an ambient kinda disturbing feel and 5 country rock songs its a good mix
9:17 Tremolo, not arpeggio! Arpeggios are multiple notes :3
Can I suggest Gorky's Zycotic Mynci - Barafundle. Welsh, folky psych pop funness.
Keep them coming!
Much love.
YESSS i love this album
I think you should review Wilco's "Summerteeth"... I wonder how you would react to it.
Fell in love with this album recently, so glad you listened to it
I probably should have posted in one of your more "appropriate" posts, but based on yer prog appreciation, I highly recommend going down a Van Der Graaf Generator wormhole. Peter Hammill has a vast discography.
0:00 Intro
1:07 I Am Trying to Break Your Heart
3:25 Kamera
4:45 Radio Cure
6:34 War on War
8:34 Jesus, Etc.
10:40 Ashes of American Flags
13:29 Heavy Metal Drummer
15:15 I'm the Man Who Loves You
17:42 Pot Kettle Black
19:59 Poor Places
21:56 Reservations
23:06 Discussion
Ashes of America flags so good
Not related to this (great!) Wilco album, but allow me to propose another landmark post-punk LP released the same summer as Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures:
Drums & Wires by XTC
Well, actually, it’s sort of related, in that the guitar riff from "Kamera" always reminds me of XTC's "Life Begins at the Hop" (the non-album lead single for Drums & Wires).
DEFINITLEY unknown pleasures. love that album
For more of this Alterna-Twang/Americana vibe check out the Jayhawks or Uncle Tupelo
Nice channel, I really enjoyed. I would highly recommend that you check out Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven by Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
I AM TRYING TO BREAK YOUR HEART:
No, he’s singing about authenticity and his desire to make the listening audience feel what he feels. The best tunes WILL break your heart. The song is about authenticity and transmission of art to those with the ears to hear
Also the guitar on im the man who loves you is very remisicant of blues rock in particular jack white and the white stripes
Interesting you take Reservations about him having access to many things but the girl he wants, I see it as an admittance about uncertainties over many things in his life, but his love for his wife is the one thing he has no doubt over
BRO PLEASE REACT TO SPILLY CAVE - SPILLY CAVE (it's an album of his artist name)
You should check out Rumskibs self titled album. I consider it to be one of the best shoegazes albums ever and it deserves more attention🙏
Another great album. I would definitely check out Grandaddy - the Sophtware slump. Sad, synth driven album with a man living with technology theme throughout.
you should deffo listen to the band PUP, there a punk rock / pop punk band and there albums morbid stuff, the dream is over and their first are great!!
you know very well what loser rym users like us want man, keep it up gn