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First song was terrible, the rest of the album was catchy, groovy, and sonically interesting. 4/5
Underrated album. Good experience listening to this. Felt like the middle songs were a bit boring but the rest caught up with it.
I am Trying to Break Your Heart Kamera Radio Cure War in War Jesus, Etc Ashes of American Flags Heavy Metal Drummer I'm the Man Who Loves You- really cool groove Pot Kettle Black Poor Places Reservations There is a slow build to this album- it starts off as traditional-ish alt-country and builds to an electric rock-ish album.
Loved it.
Chill indie ☺️
Agora eu entendi melhor quando eu vou dar 4 estrelas. Eu até salvei música para escutar no dia a dia. É um estilo mais atual e tem uma pegada que curto, de rock alternativo. Escutei até outras músicas dele e que delícia de rock.
So, I never really understood why people liked this band so much. People LOVE Wilco, especially in Chicago. I listened to this album and I liked it. I think maybe I just wasn't ready for them at the time. Hooray for everyone.
Although I do like atmospheric music, this sort of calm, mellow, bittersweet songs are not exactly for me... but this album is such a vibe. It's so well produced and feels incredibly nice. Even despite the fact that I prefer more exciting music, outside of Radio Cure and War on War, I like every song here.
I quite like this one, it feels like something I would discover myself. A bit boring at times but in general really enjoyed it. A solid 4 that I will definitely come back to. Highlights: Jesus, Etc. and Heavy Metal Drummer
This is a good indie album. No notes on particular songs but I need to check this one out again.
solid album, enjoyed a lot of songs
A good album, I liked Radio Cure and Heavy Metal Drummer the most.
Starting on 4 stars for this one, because while I did like it, I think there's a lot more here for me to chew on for a while. Much noisier and weird than I had anticipated, but still lyrical and understated. Gonna run through this a few more times before I have a final statement, but it's compelling enough for me to want to do that.
v nice, belleville ill represent!
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is Wilco's fourth album, and the best selling album of their career. The album met with near-universal critical praise, and is regarded as the band's best work. The band's label, Reprise, refused to release the album, because they were unhappy with the product. The band acquired the rights, and later released it through Nonesuch Records. Jeff Tweedy writes engaging songs is a folk/country rock vein. They add electronics and a range of supporting instruments to create their version of alt-rock.
What Radiohead might sound like if they didn’t suck
First song was a bit experimental. Rest of album so far (up to Jesus, etc.)is pretty mellow. Folky rock. Fun record. Getting really weird at the end. Overall great record by a solid band.
Calm and quiet, easy listen but requires few listens to fully appreciate it. Mix between folk and soft rock. Good record overall.
No listening notes, huh? Hm. Well let's not read too much into that. Really solid record. I am trying to break your heart is such a great track - but I actually think his acoustic version is FAR better. Genuinely - i've listened to that track like 5 dozen times. Jesus is objectively dope. Pot Kettle Black is an absolute banger of a track. Jeff truly is a master songwriter and I don't think gets the love he deserves in the modern day songwriting sphere. I mean he's been writing for 25+ years and still churns em out. His last full length album has a few really great tracks on there - though I don't think the album got a ton of love. Overall - really solid 4. Good and easy listening
Feel like I've seen Wilco on things like Primavera line up posters, a vague awareness without ever hearing a song. After one listen of the album I haven't made my mind up yet. I guess you'd say it was indie? There were some really good bits but I felt the general vibe that tied the whole thing together was a bit bland. I suspect this is one of those that properly clicks after a few listens but I'd still say I enjoyed it at this point.
Only know Wilco from that album we had with Billy Bragg ages ago. Wasn't convinced by the opening track, but enjoyed it as it went on. At the start it kinda reminded me of beck.... There were a period of tracks around the middle though that I really enjoyed though, reminiscent of the shins. Highlights: War on war Jesus etc Ashes of American flags Heavy metal drummer 4, probably be back
“Jesus Inc.” is one of my favorite songs ever. If all the songs had the same affect on me this would be the easiest 5 of the list, but somewhere a little past halfway through the album, no matter how much I try to remain focused, my mind wonders. Whether that’s a reflection on my patience level or the album itself is a subjective take. This album is really, really good, despite my ADHD ways. 3.8/5
A very good indie rock album focusing on perception of yourself, lying and relationships! It also goes into topics like the war, and patriotism. Great album front to back.
Great album
Great background music.
This is the only Wilco album I really know and I always say I'm gonna deep dive into their discography and always end up just putting this on. However, this time I'm actually gonna do it! ... maybe....
I bought this album in 2001 on the back of a glowing review. And I got it home and listened to it once and returned it to the shop. In those days there were some CD shops that would let you exchange something you didn't like, as long as it was still in perfect condition. And up until today, I didn't even remember anything about it. So when I opened the generator this morning, my heart sank a bit. But I am committed to the challenge and was determined to give it a fair crack. Well, I'm torn between glad that I did, and feeling foolish for not being more patient with it in 2001. Because this is a fine record, and I've missed out on 20+ years of having it in my collection. I can't even remember what I exchanged it for. Yes, it takes a long time to get going, and not just at the outset, but a number of tracks are slow and difficult and it loses its momentum a few times. Acknowledging that I should've been more patient with it is to stress that this album DOES require patience. They were not afraid to build up the layers one by one, painstakingly constructing dramatic tension slowly and deliberately and wringing every last trick out of the studio to paint shadows, glimmers of light and echoes of colour that you have to sit with and focus on in order to fully appreciate. At times it's the sonic equivalent of looking at a pointillist painting; if you sit too close, you'll just see disparate dots, but if you sit too far back, you lose the detail and atmosphere. With this one, I found that having it on in the background caused it to slip by; it needed to be listened to, rather than heard. This is probably where I went wrong in 2001. I was only a teenager, to be fair. There are times I'd like to have heard them hone in on one idea rather than drop it into another idea and bounce them off each other. It's deceptively experimental for something that on the face of it, feels like a very cookie-cutter turn-of-the-millennium indie album at first. I don't feel like there are tracks here I want to add to a playlist and listen to to death, but when I have an hour free, I'll definitely listen to the whole thing again. I'm sure there are details I've still missed, even after three listens in 48 hours. I'm certainly interested enough to have a dabble in the rest of the catalogue too. So thanks, Wilco, for waiting 23 years for me to truly find this album. Sorry I wasn't quite as patient with you. But let's be honest, that 7-minute opener is really pretty heavy going.
Yeah this is definitely my favorite yet. Though it’s probably a 4/5 and the others 3/5 so I’m going to see if I can move those down. Just checked and can’t. But just for the record this is a STRONG 4. I really enjoyed this. Back half of the album has some stellar hits. I was particularly fond of Heavy Metal Drummer
Good. Relaxed.
Definitely watched the documentary about the making of this album with my brothers back in the day, buy I haven't listened to the full thing in years (Heavy Metal Drummer shows up on a lot of my playlists). Anyway, sure in 2025 this is catnip for millenial dads recovering from craft beer dependency, but it's still a very nice album that I was happy to revisit today.
Jag har vid flera tillfällen försökt starta upp förhållanden med Wilco men det har aldrig riktigt klickat. Det finns absolut egenskaper jag gillar men också något som jag inte älskar. Jag har lyssnat på denna skivan förut och det är absolut inte dåligt men jag tappar intresset vid vissa tillfällen. 3 av 5.
more than 3.5 less than 4 so 4.
I never got into this one as much as some may have which is why I don’t have the same affection/nostalgia but still a great one.
I had a short lived love affair both Wilco. I enjoyed the relisten.
Schwacher Start, starkes Ende!
I love this album! Had it on repeat for ages when it came out. Wilco were one of the groups to usher in this mixing of alt country with indie pop. And they were great at it. It’s a genre defining album for this mix of country song writing and indie production and soundscapes giving us the best of both worlds - honest beautiful songwriting with a host of interesting intricacies to keep surprising the listener. Four stars, I love this album, it's not a top 100 of all time though.
I’m finally at an age where I really appreciate this album. It’s great.
Pleasant
Love this album, love Wilco. Can be a bit slow in parts but the country/alternative fusion is fun. Highlights: Jesus etc. Heavy Metal drummer and Man Who Loves You. 4.5/5
Every time I listen to this, and it has been a while, I always think it’s going to be way over hyped. But then as I listen it always grows on me. It builds throughout whilst remaining interesting, should listen to Wilco more
I thought it was a little boring at first and was really hoping it would change, and wow it did. really like some of the songs in the middle of the album, and the closing parts are also nice.
Indie? Teils rockig, teils experimentell, teils melodisch, teils kakophonie. Ganz cool. Nice Story dass das Label das Album kacke fand und die es 4free ins Netz gestellt haben und es das erfolgreichste wurde. 4,5/5 erinnert mich bisschen an Strokes (nicht Ellie erzählen)
Chill relaxed listening
I love this album de la primera a la última canción!
listened to again it's just so lovely
I remember listening to this in the past and I didn’t like it much at the time, but this time around was different. There were a couple songs where I kind of lost interest, but I found most of them very enjoyable. Creative indie with good lyricism and catchy hooks. War on War and Heavy Metal Drummer both stood out. I will definitely revisit soon.
Discordant intro that makes me want a bit more. Like the sound, songs feel slightly drawn out at times. Artsy to be artsy, like it was made as an itunes exclusive for Ipod launch. Chill vibe despite the discordance liked how it all came together, sum is better than the parts, not sure how replayable just one song is, what do I add to my lib?
This one sent my spotify down a wintery bout of self-reflective music. And I do not mind that. I will have to listen to some more Wilco when this is done. Though it is hard to put my finger on why.
Fuck it. This gets to be my first 5 star album. I received this album the day I left for Florida so I got to listen to it on the airplane ride which was perfect because I have always associated this album with travel. In the past I've rated this one lower but I enjoy it more and more every time I listen to it. Theres so many amazing songs on here such as "Heavy Metal Drummer", "War on War", and of course "Jesus, Etc." which is by far my favorite Wilco song. Its just a pleasant listen from start to finish! Favorite track: Jesus, Etc. 4.5/5
I have friends who swear by Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Even non-indie fans connect with it, and I envy that. Heralded as a landmark in indie rock, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot blends experimental production, emotional songwriting, and Americana to define Wilco’s career. Often seen as a perfect blend of ambition and accessibility, it captures post-9/11 disillusionment (“Ashes of American Flags”) and themes of resilience (“Jesus, Etc.”), reflecting the era’s uncertainty. The album marked Wilco’s departure from alt-country, incorporating avant-garde textures and experimental rock. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot blends these elements seamlessly. “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart” features lush orchestration, while “I’m the Man Who Loves You” injects raw emotional energy into its experimental framework. The balance of dissonance and melody makes it rewarding. Jeff Tweedy’s voice is key to the album's emotional weight. On “Kamera,” his melancholic delivery adds depth, while his weary yet hopeful tone on “Jesus, Etc.” enhances the song's resonance. His understated delivery allows both lyrics and instrumentation to shine, creating a deeply personal yet experimental experience. The album’s release saga only adds to its mystique. Reprise Records dropped it, deeming it uncommercial, and Nonesuch picked it up. Ironically, Warner paid twice for the same album—a testament to Wilco's perseverance. I came to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot later than most, so maybe the magic had already faded. On paper, it should be right up my alley, and each listen reveals its strengths. But I haven’t felt the deep emotional connection others have. Why? Part of it may be timing. When I first heard it, I was deep into more abrasive music. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot felt more subtle, asking me to meet it halfway, and I wasn't ready for that. I also unfairly dismissed the alt-country label, associating it with traditional Americana sounds I wasn’t drawn to. Wilco pushed past that, but I didn’t recognize it at the time. There’s also Wilco’s cult status in the U.S., which doesn’t quite have the same weight in Europe. My American friends speak about them with reverence that doesn’t quite translate over here. It’s a subjective feeling, but I can't ignore it. Did/Do I own this release? No. Does this release belong on the list? Yes, it’s a defining album in early 2000s indie rock, blending experimentation with deeply personal storytelling. Would this release make my personal list? At present, no. Will I be listening to it again? Yes, I want to spend more time with it. Each listen brings new appreciation, but I sadly haven’t fallen in love with it yet.
An indie classic. I’ve never gone hard for this one, but it’s well known for a reason.
I liked this a lot. Would listen to it again, and might give it a higher rating on a re-listen.
I actually really enjoyed this album. I think younger me would have enjoyed it more. I'm like debating between a 3 and a 4. On one hand, the album as a whole felt really well put together. On the other hand, I don't think there's any real singles I can pull from this record that I would listen to again on their own, but I definitely think I'd listen to the album again. I found myself vibing a lot throughout the album. Maybe I'll regret it later, but I'll give it 4/5
To date, Wilco is the best artist I had heard of but never got around to listening to. The album cover is dope, too—Marina City FTW!
‘I’m the Man Who loves You’ ~ melancholy madness. The ‘Helter Skelter’ guitar lick trailed by horns was delightful. Other highlights ~ * Pot Kettle Black * Poor Places Every song is at worst, catchy + melodic / and at best, subtle classics that stand the test of time. The entire album has an effortlessness masking how incredibly complex and difficult the process must’ve been. Fantasic frenzied excellence.
Another album I wouldn't give a time a day. My co worker has been trying to get me to listen to this forever. They're influenced by Pavement he says. I say are we not men? Men don't listen to this estrogen rock. But alas it was me the fool and it took a generator to figure me in. F RFKJR BTW
I tend to find a lot of alt/indie rock kind of samey but I think that’s probably in large part due to the influence of bands like Wilco on everyone else’s sound, so I can’t really judge Wilco for that because it’s not their fault they’ve got Sons trying to be them. The sort of alternative/casual vibe of not hitting the exact pitch of the notes took some getting used to at the beginning, but I noticed it less as we went on. I also think pitch precision would make this kind of music a little bland and personality-less so I get the stylistic choice. A lot of these were so so beautiful (”Radio Cure”, “Poor Places”), and the more energetic ones quite catchy (”I’m the Man Who Loves You”, “Heavy Metal Drummer”). Many of these will be deposited into my new Autumn playlist. That’s a category that’s been kind of growing on me lately due in part to this listening list — cozy, relaxing but not sleepy, acoustic(ish). It’s a good blend and this album does it really well while also having some interesting production flourishes. Fav tracks: Jesus, etc.; Heavy Metal Drummer; I’m the Man Who Loves You; Poor Places
What a great album! Wilco is one of those bands that has some individual songs that I adore but that never quite rose to the level of being an absolute favorite band of mine. This album, however, is consistently amazing and definitely a personal highlight.
A really great album that just has a great sound to it. The cover is iconic and the songs are just as good.
Bien
A good mix of sad and boppy.
I really enjoyed this a lot. I see a lot of reviews saying boring, and maybe a younger me would have agreed. I would have said it's background music at best, but after absorbing it, it's so much better than that. Soft indie rock. I should hate it, but I actually found it quite an interesting listen. I really like the singer. There are guitar solos scattered throughout and they are very cool such as on 'I'm The Man Who Loves You'. 'Kamera' is a lovely little tune. 'Heavy Metal Drummer' is so damn catchy. There's a lot of atmospheric stuff here as well and a lot of the songs build very nicely. They don't quite explode into anything but that's fine because the build itself is very good. Enjoyed listening to this, and actually found time to give it a second listen and I'm glad I did as I was able to pay more attention to it. An easy 4 for me.
I’ve never heard this album before but was aware of it as a classic. I did like the other Wilco album we heard more than this one due to its folkier/more alt-country songs. However, Jeff Tweedy is clearly a serious and dedicated songwriter, and I do have to admire the ambition it takes to broaden a band’s sound like this. Honestly it reminded me of Smashing Pumpkins.
Hell yeah Wilco
This was my first Wilco album I listened to and I loved it. The first half of the album has some amazing songs -- War on War, Ashes of American Flags, Jesus etc. The album looses a little luster toward the end, but I still think it's a top album for me.
i liked this! i've been meaning to listen to wilco for a long time and i'm glad i finally did. a different sound than i was expecting, and not everything was a banger, but enjoyable overall.
i recall this being a classic indie album that all my cool friends liked but that i never really listened to. it's pretty good. makes me wonder what that other wilco album is doing on this list though. favorites: i am trying to break your heart, kamera, jesus etc, heavy metal drummer
Wilco.
This is better than I remembered it being. Maybe I've grown some!
Неплохо, в зимний снежный день дома заниматься спортом под эту музыку было уютно и приятно
Not exactly my style but it broadened my rock horizons and had interesting sounds.
Favourite tracks: I am trying to break your heart; jesus etc; heavy metal drummer; war on war
Pretty pretty pretty good.
i've tried and failed to like this record many times over the years. i still hate track 1 and the record is almost *too* cohesive - many songs are great, but few stand out - but i'm excited this finally clicks with me the same way it does for so many others. for me, this scratches an itch somewhere between the twee twinkle of ipod-commercial indie and the moody introspection of a conor oberst type.
My favourite not-quite-mean thing to say about Wilco is they've made a career out of aping Big Star's Kangaroo. You can do a lot worse than trying to make Kangaroo. I like Radio Cure quite a lot, the thumping acoustic guitar, the shy stuttery electric part that comes in, the transitions between parts, it's a very well crafted thing. I'm mostly neutral to negative on Jeff Tweedy's singing but very much like how he phrases "there is something wrong with me" to sound like a little slice of life. As though somebody's asking calmly for a ride to the hospital for some not-quite-emergency. It's hilarious that they got paid twice by the same company for this album. Imagine being record company guys in 2001 thinking this wouldn't sell, totally clueless about the rising plaid tide. music: appreciated. (⌐■_■)
The most baffling part of my adolescence was my unwarranted hatred of Wilco. Don’t try to get me to explain it, I have no good excuse. This album is incredible.
I feel like all sounds are really nicely placed, maybe not the weird effects. But most of this album smoothly blends together, and while listening I lost the old sense of boredom I used to feel listening to this album. It’s not perfect, but it at times sounds great. This album exceeds my prior expectations.
It sure is good, although I fear I must have missed the window of time in which this album would have blown me away or been as influential as it is on others.
Wow what a discovery! wilco has a new fan
Está bien, hay sonidos que me gustaran pero no sabría donde clasificarlo en mi cabeza, creo que merece otra escucha ya que me medio dormí entremedio.
3.5
Good, but too long. Favorite song: I am trying to break your heart
This is a challenging album for me. Its craft is undeniable: songwriting, musicianship, arrangements, and instrumentation are strong throughout. Yet, I find the album generally uneven. While it is held up by a handful of truly excellent tracks (namely, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, Heavy Metal Drummer, Reservations, and the deeply satisfying weirdness of Poor Places) the rest of it honestly fails to move me, often operating in the very nearly liminal space where distinctions begin to announce themselves between music that is clearly good and music that is truly emotionally engaging. An album that is associated with greatness for good reason, but one that will never truly be "for me." 4/5 stars
3.5
This album sometimes feels like listening to a garage band demo in the best possible way. It's rough around the edges and a little raw. Very fun, very 2000's
Bien.
this is why i do the list. to find great albums ive never heard of. really good indie rock
Interesting - weird in places, warm, melodic, with bursts of intrusive noise
Favorite Track: Kamera
En tiiä mikä mulla on mut rakastin tätäki…….. varsinki radio cure ja ashes of american flags… mietin niien aikana vaa et pystyisimpä kirjoittaa yhtään mitään näin kaunista. Ja rakastin tän levyn tekstuuria ja kaikkii ambientääniä joita oli taustalla ja väleissä oli vitun nannaherkkua. Kuuntelen varmaan uudestaan, jos en koko levyä niin noi kaks aiemmin mainitsemaani otin ainaki ylös!
81% Best: I Am Trying to Break Your Heart; War on War; I'm the Man Who Loves You; Reservations Must-Hear? Sure
++: I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, Kamera, War on War, Jesus, Etc., Ashes of American Flags, Heavy Metal Drummer, I'm the Man Who Loves You, Pot Kettle Black, Poor Places +: Radio Cure, Reservations 9,6/10
Second listen for sure, beautifully mellow album with some heavy riffs mixed in to create a unique feel.
Surprisingly good. They knew how to make an interesting rock song, so the random noises didn’t detract.
Better on a second and third listen. 3.5 rounded to a 4.
Very chill
This is good chill or day driving music. A little boring at times but some catchy tunes.
Melancholy
One of the most fascinating aspects of this album is its backstory. Reprise Records rejected it, prompting Wilco to move to another label. Ironically, this album has since achieved gold status. Musically, “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” stands out for its mellow vibe. It’s a seamless blend of indie rock with country influences, enriched by subtle electronic effects and innovative production techniques that create an atmospheric soundscape. While I wouldn’t rank it among the absolute best albums of the 2000s, it’s still a solid and enjoyable listen for what it is.
A joy to listen to and a classic for the new millennium.
Tras el country alternativo incial, Wilco se convirtió en una banda de indie rock, caracterizada por la gran diversidad estilística de las composiciones de su fundador, Jeff Tweedy. Uno de sus puntos de inflexión fue el protagonizado por este disco de 2002. En el debate entre la ansiedad y la esperanza surgen canciones emotivas como "Ashes of American Flags", una reflexión intimista sobre el materialismo y la cultura del consumo imperante en los Estados Unidos; o "Heavy Metal Drummer", una especie de homenaje reparador a los "heavies metaleros", de los que se burlaba en su juventud ajeno a que vivían la vida, y la música, con un espíritu de diversión envidiable. También destacaría "Reservations", en la que Tweedy desnuda su alma para hablarnos de una relación complicada, de amor fingido y cariño inmenso. En general, Wilco consigue en este disco envolver sus canciones con emotivas atmósferas a partir de texturas y pasajes sonoros altamente creativos.
I hadn't listened to this before; my only encounter with Wilco was Mermaid Avenue. I was expecting to find this bland "Dad Rock" but I ended up really enjoying it. Maybe I'm just Dad Rock demographic now.
Wilco music is like a delicate blend of warmth and melancholy. The sound is like a mix of Neil Young’s introspection and Radiohead’s sonic experimentation. It feels familiar but always finds ways to surprise. Each track unfolds like a story told by someone who’s been through it all and is still searching for something more. The simplicity is deceptive; there’s depth beneath the surface, and it lingers long after it ends.
This was an odd one for me. It was huge for my friends when it came out. And I love similar music to this (The Shins, The Killers, elements of Beck etc.). But I never really listened to Wilco or this album when it initially came out. What a mistake. This album is great and I'm going to add this to the rotation.
Favourite Song: Radio Cure
One of the most fascinating aspects of this album is its backstory. Reprise Records rejected it, prompting Wilco to move to another label. Ironically, this album has since achieved gold status. Musically, “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” stands out for its mellow vibe. It’s a seamless blend of indie rock with country influences, enriched by subtle electronic effects and innovative production techniques that create an atmospheric soundscape. While I wouldn’t rank it among the absolute best albums of the 2000s, it’s still a solid and enjoyable listen for what it is.
3.5/5 While occasionally thought-provoking and instrumentally interesting, this album ultimately falls short of anything exceptional, and contains a string of ok songs. A consistent vibe is easily found, but without any great swells of passion or emotion amongst the melancholy. I Am Trying to Break Your Heart 5/5 (FAV) Kamera 3.5/5 Radio Cure 4.5/5 War On War 4/5 Jesus, Etc. 4.5/5 Ashes of American Flags 4/5 Heavy Metal Drummer 3.5/5 I'm The Man Who Loves You 2.5/5 (LEAST FAV) Pot Kettle Black 3/5 Poor Places 3.5/5 Reservations 4/5
first listen. Will definitely go back to this album. I love moody sad boy music from the 00s
Good
Added to list of bands to listen to more. Definitely fell through the cracks. Confused with band from WA? Really enjoyed listening to this a couple of times. Looking forward to a couple more of their on the list to come.
There was a time in my life (college) when I really loved this album. I don't think "American Radiohead" is too far off or that much of a criticism. I Am Trying to Break Your Hear, Kamera, Jesus, Etc., and Heavy Metal Drummer were already in the rotation and will be keeping their spots. Adding Pot kettle Black for good measure.
Maybe I’m missing something after reading comments about this album, and maybe I’m also missing something by having no other experience with Wilco than “Mermaid Avenue” which is a strange entry point since it was technically a Billy Bragg album. I don’t know. What I took away from YHF was that it was a little different, a little experimental, and wasn’t as awful or as amazing as people say it is. I didn’t mind the choice of sounds used in the background on some songs, and I don’t mind a melancholic tone at all. Also, I thought there were song really great chord progressions, melodies, use of sound to accentuate sections of songs, and the vocals overall were suited to the style of the songs being played.
-this album gives off a dystopian vibe, given the fact it was released a week after the World Trade Center attacks in 2001 -at first, I didn't get the appeal and thought it was overrated, but after listening to it for the second time, I get it now. I am still on that level of "awesome album, just not one of my favorites of the 2000s", but it's still an awesome album -it has some touches of art rock, Americana music, alternative rock, psychedelic rock and drone music as well -I feel like any song off this album is meant to be listened to in the context of the album (basically, listening to the album, not only some songs off of it) -this album also has a nice concept as well -favorite songs: I Am Trying To Break Your Heart, Radio Cure, Jesus Etc., Ashes Of American Flags, Heavy Metal Drummer, Pot Kettle Black, Poor Places -least favorite song: I'm The Man Who Loves You
Someone go get me my baggy pants quick, I’m feeling real 2002 right now. Album is solid, easy listen, perfect vibe for today!
already listened to it. rly enjoy it
she fell in love with the drummer
I've never listened to Wilco. Any of it. Ever. And that's too bad because I love the spell the sounds cast in each song—radio Cure with its throbbing sound of loss. Only to be balanced by more fun ones like Heavy Metal Drummer. It's soothing and whimsical, and it makes me feel like I'm daydreaming in a hammock on a summer day.
I've heard of Wilco before from a hipster music professor I had back in college. They're considered one of the more influential indie rock bands out there, with this album standing out due to its troubled release history, which you're welcome to look into. I will say I enjoyed the album as a whole. It was an easy listen, with some light motifs on songs like "Karema", "War on War", and "Jesus, Etc." that stood out. It does overstay its welcome a bit on the closing track, "Reservations", and some songs do run together. Still, overall, it was a solid album to have going in the background while keeping the vibes interesting. Update 4/6/2026: Over 400 albums later, including checking out Being There, I revisited Yankee Hotel Foxtrot with a greater appreciation for Wilco. Where I used to think some of these songs ran together, I now better acknowledge how distinct these tracks are in the artistic indie styling the band utilized on this record. The rhythm section is strong throughout, the acoustic guitar textures are soft yet crisp in the sound, and Jeff Tweedy's raspy delivery is pleasant to listen to. Credit to Jeff and Jay Bennett for such intriguing compositions that complement the lyrics that seek answers and comfort in such strange and turbulent times. Probably the most poignant to me were "Radio Cures" as music is used to quell the confusion and detached feelings stemming from being away from loved ones, "Jesus, Etc." for trying to make sense of those existential questions that can't be easily answered, "Heavy Metal Drummer" in its yearning for lost innocence, "Pot Kettle Back" in the acknowledgment of cultural biases, and "I'm the Man Who Loves You" in working up the courage to share personal feelings for someone, despite the shortcomings. I admittedly still feel that "Reservations" goes on for longer than it should, as does "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" if I'm being honest. But overall, my outlook on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot has significantly improved to the point where I'd be down to revisit this album down the line.
Pretty great album! 4.3 stars
Nice 👍
Bien.
Great little melodies or instrument riffs with a really nice mix of different sounds and styles. I think where it disappoints for me are the lyrics which are either just partially nonsense or too poetic and vague for my peanut music brain. 7/10
love wilco! I think this album still holds up, it’s probably not my fav of theirs but it was very nice to revisit.
First time listening to this fine record. Influences of the Beatles, Beck, a little Cobain and the lyrics are raw and and romantic at times. Layers of beautiful arrangements, catchy tunes and nostagic moments.
I revisited this album the last time I watched Funny People and I loved it! Jesus Etc. is such a fantastic song and this whole album is just super lovely and well-produced!
Have always liked this album and Wilco, though neither have ever been amongst my faves. Excellent textures and layers of sounds. Great chill and easy listening for me.
imho he should change his name to jeff wilco... also i like songs that bring up KISS because they remind me of weezer so heavy metal drummer got a big thumbs up from me
This was good
"...Melody is king. Songs are ruled by melody. I believe that melody, more than lyrics, is what does all the heavy lifting emotionally. When I write lyrics, or when I adapt a poem to a song, my goal is to interfere as little as possible with whatever spell is being cast by the melody. At the same time, I hope, at best, that the words enhance the song somehow, add meaning or clarify and underline what the melody is making me feel." Jeff Tweedy, 'Let's Go (So We Can Get Back)' Highlights: Kamera, Jesus etc. Heavy Metal Drummer. In a nutshell: indie-rock poetry. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot was recommended to me by a close friend nearly 10 years ago. He said "it took me a few listens to like it. But when it clicks, you’ll fall in love with the album." He was right. First time listeners will interpret the album as a boring slog. Stick with it. Focus on the melody. Overall: 7/10
i remember listening to Summer Teeth back in 2020, i hadn't realised i was sleeping on a great album from 18 years prior
not wilco’s best (that’s the whole love) but holy shit if it isn’t one of their best
Yep. This is that album. Still really good. Still sounds like it was made when it was.
Love the sonics. very warm production with some lo-fi mixed in. Guitar tones are great too. Even if the songs meander it doesn’t matter because the music is interesting enough. They really take you somewhere with this one. Poor places is GREAT.
Interesting and eclectic
Listening to this felt really nostalgic, like going back to summer’s days when I was only 7 and still pronounced three as free. David James is still England’s number 1, the Argos catalogue exists, and I’m eating boiled eggs with salad cream. I want salad cream now. Warming music and just flows very nicely as an album. I enjoyed a lot 🙂 Favourite track: War on War
This is good music. A bit Radiohead, a bit Weezer, a bit Eels. Never heard of Wilco but glad I have now. Favourite track: War on War
A lovely listen. At times comfortable and quiet, and nice melodies and instruments carry it for me.
erste song huere schöni sounds lieb s rhodes und d gitarre tönt schön chlii. er singt bitz schräg dörfmer au, und s het ide strophe immer sochli en hinkende groove. und s wird immer bitz unagnehmer vode sounds her geg de schluss aber d melodie blibt glich. ich gseh was sie mached. kamera easy schön. text leider böd so glost aber schöne song sehr pleasing. radio cure fangt wieder mit s bitz grüüsch ah woni nöd cha identifiziere aber isch nice. merci ide letste minute chunt erst de richtig song ine hani s gfühl? findi huuuere schön. ashes of american flags hittet scho für es album wo e wuche noch 9/11 usecho isch. finds au en huere schöne song. im the man who loves you isch sehr beatles mit chli country und bitz weitder gitarre. pot kettle black sehr schööön tönt mega noch neuerem indierock. uuuh schellechrankzzzz. poor places uuultra schöni chords aaaah
Great, interesting arrangements and musicianship. A bit monotonous, but will revisit.
72%
Another album I’ve heard tons about through pop culture osmosis but never listened to, this one was really solid. I don’t have much to say about it but it was a great fusion of Wilco sound with more mainstream 2000s sounds. War on war and Jesus etc were my favs.
Set the tone for the decade to follow.
If you needed somebody to represent the turn of the century, Wilco would be a good choice.. Their music stands testament, 20+ years on.
72% (4) 👍
One of my all time favorites
modern americana
It's one of those, right? An alt-indiepostfolk-rock album, this side of Grunge, Dad music for contemporary dads, that, in a slightly different parallel universe, I would love? But that, here, I don't? That, while I appreciate the sounds and sensations, bores me? That might have a chance to "grow on me" but why should I want it to? Yep, one of those. It has my sympathy, but I can't say that I care much for it.
The keyboards really make some of these songs pop (eg, Kamera, Radio Cure) and Jesus, Etc remains a powerful piece of indie rock. Heavy Metal Drummer has some real bite to it. There's nothing left of the old country Wilco by now, except maybe a feeling at some points. This isn't a classic for me, but I think I get why it is for some.
I was in the perfect indie sadboy mood for this when i listened
A bit of me this. Lovely stuff. Simpsons: No
I don't think I've ever given time to Wilco. But I really enjoyed that album. Been round a couple times tonight. Love the sound and quite an interesting listen. If anything a little inconsistent. But solid 4
Enjoyed the album. Atmospheric. Not what I remember of Wilco.
Wistful and restrained
Obviously a polarizing album. i just don’t think some people understand the appeal of sad-boy Midwest Indy. This is far from boring; the music is complex and the lyricism is provocative. Each song is a new world and the accenting instrumentation is a delight. I think the bias gets to people.
i love this album & the soundscapes, i think it’s nicely cohesive and feels like an intentionally crafted experience but i think some of the songwriting is a little boring
I think I like other Wilco albums I’ve heard more than this, but it’s still great
A holy grail for sensitive little indie boys like me. Full of heart, without drifting into the saccharine. I've seen it accused of being boring, and there are certainly a few tracks that drift in that direction. But there is too much nostalgia here, both for the album itself, but also for the days when I listened to it most. "Playing Kiss covers, beautiful and stoned"...yeah, I miss those days too. This is a 4.5 for me, but I'll round down, as there are a few songs here that just haven't clicked for me.
An easy listen with some real classics on there. Great album.
I lked it. I was really mellow and smooth. Maybe a 3.5 so I'll go with 4
Pavement vibes.. good!
Everything about this record is so *nice*
Needs another listen. After listen #2 it gets a 4
72% (4) 👍
Yes this
Lovely indie record. Heavy Metal Drummer is a banger
Pretty cool
Indie always holds one of two specific places to me and this album does its job fitting into the 'good music for dissociating to' category so I can never appreciate it fully. I can't tell whether I like it more or less when I pay attention because I don't actually like the sound of most indie music but I do appreciate like some of the sounds in there like in the end of I Am Trying to Break Your Heart or the string instrument in Jesus, Etc
Tbh Jesus Etc. is probs the only song on this album I have actively listened to before. But also I have played/sung it many many times. I associate Wilco (and Bright Eyes) with the vulnerable sad sack dad music (not a criticism, they need music too) that some music critics used as an example of the fall (or the evolution) of rock music because men were having feelings. On one of their live albums, Jeff Tweedy has this bit where he keeps on referring to their music as snoozy in like this extremely resentful way. Like some critic said this once and he has forever held a grudge about it. Anyway, I like this album.
At its best, this sounds like a more folk/country OK Computer, and it's pretty enjoyable. At its worst, it's a little boring, but still pleasant. Not the revelation I remember it being lauded as, but still quite nice.
Learning that Wilco are kinda cool, actually, has been a fine experience. This is solid alt rock with a light southern twang, and while it’ll never be 100% my thing, I’m glad I can appreciate it now. B
A consistently entertaining and sonically unpredictable art rock album that, in short, defined the era of indie music that this was born from
Good album. Not heard before. Interesting blending in of sounds and synths and a good indie record
pretty good
Probably the best Wilco album, love the vibe and sound on this one.
Interesting lyrics. Glad I listened to this multiple times as I haven't listened to their music much. It's good but not something I would seek out.
Wow, this was really excellent. I really enjoyed the music, and the vocals. This is definitely going on follow up listens list. Ashes of American Flags really stood out to me.
Here's another album that I don't really know what to say about. It's some good art rock. I like the sound. It's a great blend between being accessible and being weird, and I like that. The singing is solid. The writing is pretty good. The fact that this album was originally released just 7 days after 9/11 and yet songs like "Jesus, Etc." (great song by the way) reflect that tragedy very well with lines referencing tall buildings shaking is pretty neat. There's some other really good songs on here. I can totally see why people really like this album, but I can also see why others aren't entirely sold on it. I think it's solid. Not the worst thing to come out of September 2001, but not the best (if only Toxicity was on here). High 3/5. EDIT: What was I thinking? This album's great. 4/5.
It's a really calming album, there are a couple of fascinating songs
Fantastic, now a Wilco fan. Replayed multiple times
Very nice.
Solid album. I listened to it while driving to work and it was the perfect album for that. Slower songs that were just relaxing. I really enjoyed it
I really enjoyed the sound that this album created. Sort of melancholic and existential. Would listen again.
Me ha gustado, me ha hecho sonreír y me ha parecido un gran disco para el viernes.
I always struggled with this album, only because 'Heavy Metal Drummer' is such an earworm and nothing else on the album sounds quite like it. I've tried a few times to listen to the full album but never engaged. This challenge has forced me to finally sit down and listen straight through to finally hear it for what it is: a very good indie record. Not perfect or especially groundbreaking but absolutely solid and worth revisiting.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot was my introduction to Wilco. I was familiar with Uncle Tupelo, largely because of their overlap with Doug Sham and after they broke up, I lost track. I later stumbled on Wilco and Son Volt, once again because of their origins in Uncle Tupelo. At first I was a fan of Son Volt, but as I paid more attention to both groups I began to favor Wilco. I love the guitar work of Nels Cline and while Son Volt seemed to auger into a very specific sound, Wilco’s music seemed broader and more experimental and generally more appealing.
i cried all the way through this album, it’s the one year anniversary of lin brehmers death (technically yesterday but we found out a year ago today) and jesus etc is the first song on the in memorium playlist. additionally i just binged the first season of the bear in the middle of the night and one of the episodes opens with lin.
Va fasen. Detta var ju riktigt bra. Kul.
Truly incredible work, Chicago moment
Very good but kinda sleepy
Better then i thought it would be
Love this album. Especially Poor Places.
I'll absolutely come back to this one. Brilliant. I loved Jesus etc and had it on a playlist somewhere but hadn't gotten to explore the rest of the band's stuff. Really pleased to be exposed this this. Right up my street.
It’s a 4.5 actually
I really love this album, and probably hadn't listened to it in a good few years. I absolutely know why people don't like Wilco - it's sooooo lo-fi it almost isn't there - but there's a lot of interesting things happening across most of the songs, and they create a sense of warmth that quite a lot of lo-fi lacks. All in all, a lovely album to listen to on a train looking out on the bleak midwinter, which is what I did.
Really enjoyable.
Great album. Kind of trails off at the end in terms of quality, but a number of great songs for the playlist.
Pretty enjoyable! I look forward to listening to it again
I'm only vaguely familiar with Wilco's music and this is the first time I listened to this album. It's a good album to listen to while high.
Good Wilco album, not their best.
This album seems to show up on Best-Of lists pretty often, and I see why. I thought it was great and liked the weird endings to almost every song. Enjoyable and fun and I should probably listen to this again. Four stars.
ive always liked this album
Some good tunes. Starts out down beat gets upbeat for a bit and finishes on the down
my kind of music but something seems to be missing to make really love it. Might need to listen to it again.
Before this I had heard Heavy Metal Drummer a million times and fell in love with it. Now, listening to the rest of the album, I fell in love all over again. This has got great flow, experimentation, and songwriting for the whole runtime. Now the runtime might be just a bit too long for the content they have, but it certainly isn't unbearable. Favorites were War on War and Heavy Metal Drummer
Easy listening. Soft, indie. Favourite Track Poor Places
Nice album
I really love the opener, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart. The drum backing is so interesting!! I like the lyrics through this album too, I'm not too familiar with Wilco's music but it's giving that good indie sleeze vibe. Jesus, Etc is the most popular song on this album and I can see why. The instrumentals hit you immediately. Kinda weird hearing Jesus so much in a song tho but that's just me.
- Damn woher kenne ich Wilco?!? Der Name kam mir direkt ultra bekannt vor, auch die Stimme des Sängers, aber ich kann's nicht zuordnen, kenne nämlich keinen Song... Scrubs? O.C.? - Zu beiden Serien würde der Sound passen. Chillig und etwas melancholisch. Gefällt mir mega gut. Eigentlich jeder Song. - Hier und da auch recht experimentierfreudig, aber nie nervig. - Gibt mir einfach einen richtig guten Vibe - Artwork gefällt mir auch gut - Nicht mit gerechnet, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" für mich absolutes ein Überraschungsalbum Rating: 4/5
- hat mich aus der kalten richtig abgeholt auch wenn die tracks stilistisch alle sehr ähnlich sind. Als Gesamtwerk war ich nach dem Hören richtig beseelt. - ein paar refrains und melodien gehen UNFASSBAR ins Ohr (\"She fell in love with a drummer..\") - teilweise sogar sehr experimentell abrr auf eine verspielte und nicht zu nervige art - Lieb das Cover, auch wenn es für mich nicht wirklich das Gefühl wiederspiegelt, welches ich beim Hören des Albums hatte 3,75/5
- der erste Track hat mir zwischenzeitlich kurz Angst gemacht, da ich dachte, dass viel avantgardistische Einflüsse abgehen - aber das Lied war trotzdem cool und auch der Rest des Albums war wirklich entspannt und hat mir gut gefallen Rating: 4 / 5
Genre: Art rock, indie rock When I read "art rock" and "Indie Rock" I kinda roll my eyes...not expecting much. I have heard this album before and was fairly favorable about it. Since it came up here, I thought I'd give it a good listen and rate it justly. I couldn't image listening to the 8 disc super deluxe version though! Standouts: I am Trying to Break Your Heart, Ashes of American Flags, Heavy Metal Drummer, I'm the Man Who Loves You. Very Good! 4/5
Yankee Foxtrot Hotel is everything I hate, which in this case is very low energy, Tweedy’s voice is unspectacular but somehow I like it. The album is greater than the sun of its part. The middle is great. Jesus Etc, Heavy Metal Drummer and I am The Man Who Loves You are highlights. The rest is good enough. 8.1/10
Haunting and beautiful. Very clever.
This record is a solid "throw it on when you're feeling a little melancholy but don't want to sink down too far" vibe. I feel like this is better listened to all the way through rather than just picking a song here and there - it stands up better as a whole instead of in pieces. I really enjoyed this one but not sure I'd call it a superb album worthy of 5 stars. Solid 4, maybe 4.25.
good album but not necessarily as great as people say
Enjoyed it.
I'd give this a 4.5 if I could. I am glad I heard this album before I died.
Янки Че ждали шутку? Если вам не нравиться Jesus, Etc., то у вас нет сердца 8/10
great album A real grower Listening to this while walking about makes you feel like you are in some indie 2009 coming of age drama, it's just a beautiful soundtrack to jaunt about to highlights are I Am Trying to Break Your Heart & Pot kettle Black Very High FOUR 4/5
A amazing album low 9
De eerste 3 tracks zijn een verrassende combinatie en veel belovend. Ik dacht zelfs even op 5 sterren af te stevenen. Opvallend genoeg is de grootste hit (qua streams iig) het saaiste nummer van het album. Die mist het experimentele wat de nummers er voor zo lekker maakt. Daarna krijgt het album wat mij betreft een iets te hoog U2 gehalte. Uiteindelijk kom ik dan ook niet uit op een 5, maar zweeft het ergens tussen een 3 en een 4.
Close to 5
A real solid album with great vocals and instruments.
Enjoyed this quite a lot. Really nice melodies and chord progressions and reminded me of Eels who are very good. I'd heard this album years ago but glad it came up here.
I really really like this
I have a lot of nostalgia for this coming out and not quite getting it. Some kind of disconnect happened, the fact that it was dumped online at the height of napster. Took the truffle hunt away from us pigs. It's like, of course this is 'good,' but I wasn't ready to actually understand it on its own terms. Looking back, this seems like the apex of pop production. Truly the end of an era. 4 stars only just because somehow after all that it still exists at a cool distance for me. Something I can admire more than love.
Immaculately composed and a feat of production. You never know what is next with this album. It does sound a bit dated in places, but in many ways, the remarkable way it has been put together will make it compelling for many years to come.
Definitely has some decent tunes, and others that seem like they might take more time to reveal themselves to me. Good album overall.
Spacey and mellow, it's good for introspection and really needing a break. Not my usual jam but definitely good.
Bien.
I enjoy this album and a lot of the songs. The noise elements are too much for me. Wilco is always a band I want to like more than I do.
it's like a warm blanket. but not too much warm
Cool concept album where the songs play together. I enjoyed the songwriting and instrumentation. The lead vocals aren't a style I like but it was only a problem for certain songs or solo singing. I'd listen again to get some more out of it.
7/10
This was actually one of my least favorite Wilco albums and put me off from listening to them for a while. However, listening now, I appreciate it more.
I think if I listen to this more it could be a 5.
While I Really love Wilco and think Jeff Tweedy is an incredible songwriter, this is not my favorite Wilco album. Yes it has some iconic songs (Jesus, Etc, Kamera, War on War and I am Trying to Break Your Heart) it feels like the beginning of a sound. Their next two albums, where the new lineup was firmly established, are much more cohesive, fun and beautiful.
Wilco occupies that early 2000s indie rock space where Conor Oberst and Ben Gibbard also reside. None of them have traditionally "good" voices but they are emotive and distinct and somehow just work with their song writing. YHF gets better the more I listen to it and thanks to the 1001 albums project, this will be back in my rotation more frequently.
Wish this had a bit more variety as it’s an otherwise really strong album, just gets a bit samey as it goes on. The opening track is incredible and Heavy Metal Drummer is fun, everything else kind of blends into one for me but it’s an enjoyable blend
Nice and mellow
Not as excellent as I had remembered, but still has some key awesome songs. Not something I would listen to too often but an obvious all time album.
oikeen hyvä
That was cool to listen to. I really enjoyed it! Never really listened to Wilco, but I will do it more often now!
Muy bueno, me recuerda a Coldplay y Radiohead, probablemente fue antes de ellos, pero no había nacido todavía al 100 como para recordarlo
I have always given Wilco "a hard time," because I was an Uncle Tupelo fan and then sided with Jay Farrar and Son Volt after the split, liking the more rough alt. country sound than the poppy smoothed-out version that Jeff Tweedy went with. However, I have gone back and listened to them a little more over the years, and I definitely can appreciate this album a lot more now that it is in the past and doesn't feel just like the thing everyone was giving their attention and support to while Farrar and other alt. country were ignored. They remastered this album last year, and it sounds very well produced. There are lots of little details that reward listening on headphones. And the songwriting can't be denied, really. I highly recommend listening to "Being There," if you like Wilco at all (and haven't already, of course), because that is the one thing I always really did like by them, as it is stripped down and more to the roots of alt. country. "A.M." is also good, as it is the least poppy of the Wilco output (because it was their first album). When the album came out, I would have given it 2 stars. 10 years ago, I would have given it 3 stars, but it continues to grow on me.
stand out track - Pot Kettle Black/Heavy Metal Drummer
Very much a product of it's time, a nice quaint listen
Slow starting, really enjoyed the second half.
I am seriously judging anyone that would call this album boring. It's the music equivalent of being so used to marvel films that you can't stand to sit through 5 minutes without a silly quip or a CGI action scene. Just sit back and take in the great songwriting here. Pretty much every track on here is gorgeous, couldn't pick a weak one.
J'ai beaucoup aimé, très bonne guitare électrique saturée. /War on war/ était très bien, notamment
amazing
Good album, liked it a lot. A bit nostalgic, I dunno. Favourite song I Am Trying To Break Your Heart.
Solid album from start to finish
I've listened to so much Wilco over the years but never this one all the way through. Is it my favourite Wilco? No, not even in the top 3. But still a great album.
I haven’t listened to this one in a long time and I remember enjoying it more then than I do now. There are many places where the sonic affects add color and depth to shifts in mood. Other times it feels like they’re filling lulls in songs that don’t have the stamina to speak for themselves. All that said, I think there are a lot of great songs here, Jesus, Etc and Ashes of American Flags among them.
I've listened to this album and band before. Solid Americana.
The songs feel original, but not so experimental that it’s alienating. Just building on a common genre. There’s just enough range to keep you on your toes. It fun and danceable while also having slower songs. It’s a well done album. I enjoyed it the first time I listened. I enjoyed it this time. I will enjoy it again someday. 4/5
The voice fits the genre perfectly. This is the guy with the guitar that sings about the troubled of the world. Yet he gets you. His song pulls you in and next thing you know you understand what he's talking about. The album is vey mystical.
Knew this one already. It's a really nice listen, but lacks a little bit of spark to get it up to a properly top score. It's 5/5 background music, but doesn't stand up to that if you really listen, there are a few too many places where it's a bit lacking in energy and excitement, and the songwriting is maybe a bit too clever for its own good. That said, it blends a really nice variety of styles (although sometimes a bit jarringly). Just about a 4/5.
I had a few listens to this and it grew on me steadily. Quite a few changes in tempo and tone but generally pleasant indie rock
BEST SONGS: -Poor Places -Heavy Metal Drummer
Own on Vinyl
This album was a little too laid back and mellow for me, especially after the neo-punk Arctic Monkeys album that came before it.
Favourite track of the album Heavy Metal Drummer.
I liked this a lot more than expected.
4.5/5. What an incredible album, can’t believe that the record label were unhappy with the end result of this early 2000s masterpiece. Jesus, Etc. is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and I can’t count the number of times that it’s made me cry.
Good album but not even my favorite wilco album. I respect the dark themes and somewhat ambient instruments, I just don't like them that much tbh. It's still got some bops in some of the more upbeat songs though
banger yuh
Big fan of both Wilco and YHF. Not sure it's not a bit over-loved in the must world though.
Alt-country greatness.
I had never gotten around to listening to this one, though it is highly recommended. I only got through one run through but it was a great concept album, missing some hits but maybe it would grow more on me with multiple listens
I really like this album - it's a solid indie rock album but it has some of that atmospheric sound that I like.
I should listen to more Wilco
This was on heavy rotation for me in college. I still think it’s a great album that holds up.
Good album. Didn't think I'd like it. Very atmospheric.
It was pretty good, easy listening
The only Wilco stuff I own are the 2 Woody Guthrie cd’s they did with Billy Bragg. But I do have the dvd about the making of this album - I Am Trying To Break Your Heart - so I dragged it out last night & had a look at it. It’s so interesting looking at the bare bones of some of these songs before the musical effects are added. And there is a lot of weird music here - War On War. Sometimes quite psychedelic - Pot, Kettle Black. Often with outstanding guitar - I’m The Man Who Loves You. And always with some of the best rock drumming I’ve ever heard (or seen) - Glenn Kotche, who, amazingly had just joined the band. These were his first recordings with Wilco. When you add all the 9/11 references, it just makes it all the more interesting. And, of course, there’s Heavy Metal Drummer. A real winner.
A very interesting, calming, relaxing, mystical art rock/indie rock/psychedelic record. It needs a few relistens probably but at first listen I liked what I heard.
Listened to this on Friday and again today on Monday, really enjoyed it and didn't have a chance to give it my full attention. I haven't really listened to Wilco properly before and I really like the vibe. Reminds me of 00s TV soundtracks and gives me nice nostalgic feelings. I like his voice. I want to listen again. Great mix of styles throughout the album.
Great laid back sounds and an interesting mix of styles. Enjoyed the ambient tail off at the end. Would listen again
Fun and nice slow tempo rock album! It took couple tries to get into the specific atmosphere of the record, but I think it is well worth it. I have a feeling that this album might become one of my favourites from this list, but for now it's only slowly growing on me. I'll give it a little bit more time to digest.
Unique as hell
Stylishly produced songs that I personally categorize as a post-country I guess? Songs that can be alternative rock from the noughties wrapped in metallic white noise and a certain air of sardonic introspection. Good though.
totally fantastic. songwriting, performances, mixing, general vibes are on point. hard to pick favourites but best tracks: jesus etc, heavy metal drummer, pot kettle black
kind of a vibe
I enjoyed listening to this album. The pseudo-industrial vibe with the Wilco jangle was a fine combination.
This one felt like a refreshing classic for me.
I’ve heard parts of this album before, but not enough to say I’m familiar with it. I love the cacophony of distortion, noise, and percussion that’s bubbling under this album, and the way it occasionally boils over. Lots of ear candy here. Can’t think of anything quite like this. I really enjoyed this, and I can see myself wanting to dig this out to listen again. Standouts: I am trying to break your heart, Pot Kettle Black, Poor Places 3.75
Never listened to it prior. Bit sad I missed it when it was released because I would've enjoyed it a lot more then.
It's pretty good for "quiet is the new loud" indie alternative, but it's really borrowing a lot from Elliott Smith. I'd much rather just go listen to him.
It’s Wilco!
You know, I like Wilco quite a bit. They have this wonderful balance of the melodic and the dissonant that I always enjoy. My first listen through, the album felt a little off, like all the pieces didn't fit. But coming back to it, the album sat much better with me. Layers on layers of tiny details to discover on each subsequent listening. It's really lovely. Fave Songs: Pot Kettle Black, Jesus, Etc., I'm the Man Who Loves You, War on War, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, Kamera, Ashes of American Flags, Reservations
⭐ Heavy Metal Drummer
4.0
Much, much better than I remember it being!
I really liked this, lovely songs and sounds.
Tope guay. Los que lo puntúan en 1 tienen la sensibilidad de una babosa borracha de tequila y sal.
Iconic and dripping in atmosphere
I tried to listen to this album a few years ago and didn’t connect with it. This time around it was different. I enjoyed the album. Jeff Tweedy’s songwriting on here is pretty solid although I disagree with one of the reviews that called this America's Kid A. The mood shifts throughout the album kept my interest peaked for the entire 51 minutes. Overall, I liked the more melancholy tracks like the opener and “Radio Cure” but “Heavy Metal Drummer” is great also. This is an album that I could grow to love after a while and look forward to checking out some more of Wilco’s music.
I was really feeling this at first, but it grew a little tiring as it went on. The writing is very strong but maybe I don't love his voice very much?