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Surprising and relaxed Sky Blue Sky

Started by tomwatson · 11 months ago

The surprising new Wilco album, Sky Blue Sky, came out a couple of months ago. The band uses new media to brilliantly create buzz and sell tickets, in this case it had been streaming the album for windows of time on its website. I say ââ‚ ... Continue reading »

4 comments

  • Kevin Wolf

    2 years ago

    I haven't heard this yet. I'd love to see them live; they sounded great on Letterman when they were promoting this record.
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  • Fred Wilson

    2 years ago

    I love Hate It Here. Reminds me of Steely Dan.

    I saw them recently and they played a bunch of these songs and they sounded even better live. Nels Cline is a great addition to the band.
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  • Chuck Tryon

    2 years ago

    I've heard bits and pieces on internet radio and have been impressed. I'm probably less concerned with how the album fits within the narrative of their careers, but the songs I've heard have the paradoxical effect on me of sounding both new and completely familiar at the same time.
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  • Claire Helene

    2 years ago

    Kevin, definitely see them live. They are one of my favorites.
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