Wilco- Wow

I agree with Rolling Stone's assessment of the new Wilco as the "first great album of the year." It's brilliant, and I can't get enough of it. When I think that Wilco's former label, Warner music, refused to release it, I have to wonder what they were smoking over there.

Great CD. Uncle Tupelo, which spawned Wilco and Son Volt, just released an anthology which is also quite good. Son Volt may be worthy of a listen if you like Wilco. Terry Gross interviewed Tweedy last week on NPR, very entertaining. Anybody else catch it?

Hey Anth0456...their old label, Reprise, was a division of Warner Brothers and so is their new label, Nonesuch. Now I bet you're REALLY wondering what they were smoking. The band purchased their masters from Reprise for $50,000 (maybe $30,000?? I forget) and then sold them back to Nonesuch. I assume they sold them back to Nonesuch at a profit. Isn't corporate America a hoot??

Yeah I heard the Terry Gross interview with Tweedy. It just is not right when your favorite music is played on NPR. Pell Mell, Morphine, Modest Mouse, Tortoise... Am I getting old?

-Karl

karl - in a word: yes.