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Chicago, Illinois, United States (1994 – present)
Wilco is a rock band which formed in 1994 in Chicago, Illinois, United States by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar’s departure from that group. Wilco’s lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John Stirratt remaining from the original incarnation. The other current members are guitarist Nels Cline, multi-instrumentalists Pat Sansone and Mikael Jorgensen, and drummer Glenn Kotche. Wilco has released eight studio albums, a live double album, and three collaborations: two with Billy Bragg, and one with The Minus 5.
Wilco’s music has been inspired by a wide variety of artists and styles, including Bill Fay and Television, and has in turn influenced music by The National and Cherry Ghost. The band continued in the alternative country of Uncle Tupelo on its debut album A.M. (1995), but has since introduced more experimental aspects to their music.
Wilco garnered media attention for its fourth album, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (2002), and the controversy surrounding it. After the recording sessions were complete, reprise records rejected the album and dismissed Wilco from the label. As part of a buy-out deal, Reprise gave Wilco the rights to the album for free. After streaming Foxtrot on its website, Wilco sold the album to Nonesuch Records in 2002. Both record labels are subsidiaries of Warner Music Group, leading one critic to say that the album showed “how screwed up the music business in the early twenty-first century.” Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is Wilco’s most successful release to date, selling over 590,000 copies. Wilco won two Grammy Awards for their fifth studio album, 2004’s A Ghost is Born, including Best Alternative Music Album.
Wilco’s music has been inspired by a wide variety of artists and styles, including Bill Fay and Television, and has in turn influenced music by The National and Cherry Ghost. The band continued in the alternative country of Uncle Tupelo on its debut album A.M. (1995), but has since introduced more experimental aspects to their music.
Wilco garnered media attention for its fourth album, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (2002), and the controversy surrounding it. After the recording sessions were complete, reprise records rejected the album and dismissed Wilco from the label. As part of a buy-out deal, Reprise gave Wilco the rights to the album for free. After streaming Foxtrot on its website, Wilco sold the album to Nonesuch Records in 2002. Both record labels are subsidiaries of Warner Music Group, leading one critic to say that the album showed “how screwed up the music business in the early twenty-first century.” Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is Wilco’s most successful release to date, selling over 590,000 copies. Wilco won two Grammy Awards for their fifth studio album, 2004’s A Ghost is Born, including Best Alternative Music Album.
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Izarove wrote:
I need a radio cure
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AcidAmmo wrote:
Wilco, Wilco, Wilco, I love you, baby~
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Colton56 wrote:
Will go
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SunshineLullaby wrote:
At first I was frustrated that everyone seems to have a different favorite Wilco album. Then I realized I was being stupid and it's awesome that they have something for (seemingly) everyone. My favorite is Summerteeth, by the way.
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shins_fan09 wrote:
Really into the new album. I'm not gonna be that person to rate which album is better than the other, but I love the energy of The Whole Love [as a whole] and enjoy One Sunday Morning's intense lyrics and wind down effect.
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Verarocker wrote:
Sky blue sky is definitely a great awsome super album! (2)
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Jaanisk wrote:
Sunloathe
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ricardorfaria wrote:
Popeye!
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paulgiunta wrote:
Some photographs from the first L.A. show are up on my site (http://prgphotography.com/blog/2012/wilco-white-denim-hollywood-palladium/) and more are up on Prefix Magazine (http://www.prefixmag.com/photos/wilco-white-denim-hollywood-palladium-pics/#photo-1)
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VK1990 wrote:
Open Mind
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ironarmatom wrote:
THIS BAND IS ON CONAN TONIGHT
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badname1986 wrote:
I was standing outside the Vic Theater in Chicago at about 1:30 AM, watching Wilco's roadies pack up the trucks. My car had broken down in the garage across the street, and I was waiting for my ride to come get me. A drunk man was walking down the sidewalk across the street. Upon spying the roadcases, he shouted "OH SHIT! TWEEEEEEEDY!" and continued on his way.
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Muzak_Fan wrote:
@gogo_gadgetlegs I think opinion varies widely. My personal favorite album is Summerteeth but my favorite songs are from YHF. All albums are amazing though and fairly different from each other.
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mdpreal wrote:
The Whole Love Nº 7, http://disconcierto.blogspot.com/2011/12/los-mejores-discos-del-2011.html
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ThiagoHermano88 wrote:
Me too. It was the best.
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Anira_Sugar wrote:
Spiders what a tune... is velvet underground
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lugubre wrote:
Sky blue sky is definitely a great awsome super album!
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goandrewgo wrote:
"Whole Love" is 16th best album of 2011 according to summarized rankings of 10 magazines. http://www.lastfm.pl/user/goandrewgo/journal/2011/12/29/59ksj9_2011_top_50_albums_according_to%3A_q%2C_mojo%2C_pitchfork%2C_rolling_stone%2C_pop_matters%2C_nme%2C_paste%2C_stereogum%2C_spin%2C_uncut?editsuccess=1
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Thanks :)
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News
New Wilco 7" single for sale at Solid Sound Festival this June
22 Apr 2011 | from wilcoworld.net/news/
Wilco will release a new 7-inch single at the
Solid Sound Festival.
The A-side is a new Wilco tune called "I Might" and it's b/w a
cover of the Nick Lowe-penned "I Love My Label." This will be the
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