Love in the Key of Wilco
Last night I was listening to Wilco and decided I like them a whole lot. I've liked them ever since I was a freshman in high school (1996ish), but I never bought any of their albums. I enjoy listening to Wilco primarily because it makes me feel like I'm in love in a movie. I love love so they're perfect for my ears...and heart. I decided to list some of my favorite Wilco songs so that my sister, Sara, (and anyone who reads this) will join me in all the Wilco fun. The links to each album will take you to a page where you can preview only part of each song...sorry.
"Muzzle of Bees" A Ghost is Born
the one with the breezy piano
"Company in My Back" A Ghost is Born
the one with the awesome beginning
"I'm A Wheel" A Ghost is Born
the one with "um"
"I Am Trying to Break your Heart" Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
My future husband won't ask for my hand in marriage; rather he'll say, "Marry me now!"
"War on War" Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
More like Love on Love!
"Heavy Metal Drummer" Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
the precursor to "Handshake Drugs" A Ghost is Born
"I'm the Man Who Loves You" Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Mr. Tweedy is so direct -- I love it!
"Reservations" Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
the one that's so romantic
"She's a Jar" Summer Teeth
the one that's so dreamy
"A Shot in the Arm" Summer Teeth
the one with the best 1:18 - 2:10 section (what is bloodier than blood?)
"Pieholden Suite" Summer Teeth
the one that sounds like a Beach Boys song
"How to Fight Lonliness" Summer Teeth
Just listen to Wilco all the time!
I have to force myself to stop now. Just know that there are many, many, wonderful songs I didn't include. Feel free to tell me how much YOU love Wilco. Or, tell me why you don't so I can retaliate. :o)
posted by Lexia at 4:38 PM
6 Comments:
I prefer "Heavy Metal Drummer."
"Fell in love with a drummer, another and another..." Great.
Honestly, I've only heard "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot." I think my favourite tracks were "Reservations" and "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart."
I love the line: "I want to hold you in the Bible-black pre-dawn."
Not only was I introduced to a wonderful blog... (i still didn't get the infamous email announcing your birth to blogging), but I was introduced to a wonderful new band... I had to listen to them on iTunes, but they are great!
I'm glad my parents moved to Chicago, so I can be more in touch with the Wilco roots...and they play there constantly.
Just surfed in using the "next blog" link ...
I haven't been able to see Wilco live since I left Chicago. :(
So in no particular order ...
1. "I'm the Man Who Loves You," YHF
2. "Jesus, Etc.," YHF
3. "Casino Queen," AM
4. "California Stars," Mermaid Ave.
5. "Red-Eyed and Blue," Being There
vized06, you have a great blog. Congratulations on the baby!
Jax, I'm so glad you like 'em.
Jaymoo, thanks for the info. Maybe I'll be moving to Chicago sometime soon. :o)
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