From Controversy To Release -Wilco the Album
Wilco (the album) the newest Wilco CD, has been released at just the right time. In the wake of fan excitement about Ashes of American Flags, the timing on this new album is just right. Ashes of American Flags, the bands live DVD captures the mood and the music of Wilco’s 2008 bus journey across the US . A great look at not only the band, but also at the US , it really left fans wanting more.
Since I am a long time fan of Wilco I was, especially their albums over live performances, I was worried about all the controversy when Warner Bros. rejected the submission of this album. Along with other fans, through emails and letters, they became aware that more of Wilco was what wee wanted.
This is their seventh album, so it is a little hard to believe that anyone could doubt the reputation that they have made for themselves, but that is the business that they are in, sometimes it is not about the music you play, but who you know. In any case, after a slight delay, this, their seventh album, shows not only their talent and musical ability, but the maturity of a comfort with the music that you can feel from the first track to the last.
Many assumed that this self entitled album would be similar to the sound of Yankee Foxtrot Hotel, however it is more influenced by pop music of the 60′s and 70′s. It has more of the traditional sounds from Sky Blue Sky with tracks like “Sunny Feeling” and “You Never Know.”
The sound of this new album are the best yet. There is a mix of guitar strumming, big choruses and incredible slide guitar sounds, along with their first ever doubt “You and I.” Although similar sounding, every track has it own uniqueness that makes this band hotter then ever.
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