Reviews (page 6 of 13)
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?
Very "The Beatles meets early 2000s indie/alt" and I enjoyed every second of it.
Fun! definite 4. I liked that i personally didn't listen to a lot of wilco growing up, so it was really fun to discover.
Chill interesting alt rock Would buy vinyl
Not a huge Wilco fan, but I do like this album.
Nice
Wow, a personal favourite. Peak wilco. Joyous stuff. American with a bit of a ambient art rock edge. All signed off with Jeff Tweedys vulnerable vocals. Its a beautiful thing. 4 5
Kinda digging this. Never really listened to Wilco, but I'm a fan. Will listen to this one again as well as other albums, fo sho.
Enjoyable. An interesting mix of genres. Wouldn't rush to put it in my favourites but would listen again.
Love it, got it on Vinyl and errything
!!! loved this. didnt feel too attached to it but musically it was comforting and you could feel the bittersweetness in his voice
solid
not bad at all!
Quite liked all the songs (although they were a bit melancholical) except "I'm the man who loves you".
Beautiful, miserable and light
Wilco's "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" is an unassuming jewel in the crown of early 2000's indie rock. It's gathered such a reputation in the years since release that I was excited to finally get around to it. For the most part, I was not disappointed. For 51 minutes, Jeff Tweedy's taut and trembling vocals croak out personal, abstract observations, accompanied by chugging acoustic guitars in almost every song, tied up with some surprising production choices. It's well and truly in my wheelhouse. Tweedy's modus operandi is to craft a set of simple folk songs and then adorn them with electronic flourishes, long and low feedback, filtered drum machines, and what can only be described as an orgy in a junkyard. Take the opener, "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart". It's an instantly memorable and simple melody that could have stood up on its own, but with the treatment it receives here, it becomes a beguiling mess. Always one step ahead of its listener, it spends its five minutes on the verge of total collapse: hammered piano chords and strummed guitars drop in and out of focus, amid shards of chimes, fragments of drum fills, snatches of glissandos on indeterminate instruments. It's all topped with Tweedy's fragile, weary vocal: an absolute triumph of an opening. The other arrangements here are gorgeous, too. In particular, "War on War" through to "Heavy Metal Drummer" is an absolute gold streak, and showcases the album at its most accessible. It's perfectly paced, from the tender strings of "Jesus, Etc." to the vast desolation of "Ashes of American Flags" to the peppy nostalgia of "Heavy Metal Drummer". Giving the material the edge is the sonic experimentation. Through liberal employment of feedback, "Ashes of American Flags" is elevated to a cavernous, desolate apocalypse, while the disintegration into a hurricane with the radio broadcasts of "Yankee... Hotel... Foxtrot" is absolutely haunting and genuinely unsettling. The other tracks are still solid, but I cared for them a little less. For me, "Radio Cure" doesn't probe the same emotional depths as the other ballads and never settles on a distinctive melody. "I'm the Man Who Loves You" feels too derivative of Beck's "Odelay" with its devil-may-care, pastiche approach to alt-country. "Pot Kettle Black" and "Kamera" are much needed light relief, but not indispensable. And then we get to "Yankee..."'s closing number, "Reservations", which feels like a bit of a dud to end on. It drags proceedings out a little too far past the sweet spot it finds in its chorus with an extended, ambient-leaning outro. Still, each of these tracks are still enjoyable, and at its best "Yankee..." is sublime. This is a great record with some beautiful songs, never failing to be noteworthy and sometimes managing to be transcendent.
Never listened to this before. First impression to me is like an upbeat Elliot Smith
Widescreen devastation.
This takes some listening to but it does slowly grow on you. There are clearly lots of influences at work here and I could hear some similarities with Drive by Truckers songs of that time. Particularly liked Heavy Metal Drummer and Kamera
It’s good, it’s good I like it there’s not a bad song but it feels really long.4/5
Þessi vinnur á við aðra hlustun, sem er merkilegt í ljósi þess að ég er ekkert sérstaklega hrifinn af röddinni, og stundum finnst mér lögin ekki vera að fara neitt. En hún hefur heilmikinn sjarma, og mig grunar að hún batni enn við þriðju hlustun.
That was interesting. A band that I had not heard before. Thay are difficult to categorise - at times they sound somewhat like Elvis Costello (at least that is what came to mind) but only at times. The catchall label if Alt/Indie would apply, but this applies to everything if you want it to. No real standout tracks, it is difficult to imagine any of these songs being radio friendly hits. The whole album was interesting enough to hold my attention most of the time
I really enjoyed this album. Pretty confident my wife would enjoy and will have her check it out. Loved song #1, I am trying to break your heart. Added to playlist right when I heard it. Like more songs than disliked. Favorites include, Radio Cure. Loved the line, cheer up if you can, there is something wrong with me. Heavy metal drummer, Poor places and Reservations are also favorites along with I'm the man who loves you. Loved the line, "I always thought if I held you tightly, you would always love me like back then." Listened to a couple times today. Solid 3.5. will score 4. Will listen again.
there are quite a few things to enjoy here but nothing that pushes this above "a bit above average" for me. i'd probably give a 3.5 if i could but it leans a bit higher i guess. some parts are also a bit noisy
The endings of the songs could be better
This is a bit hard to rate because as it went from song to song, I'd think, "Oh, this is really sloggy, noisy, and annoying!" but with the next one, "Wow, there are some really charming moments and it's got a nice sound!" Listening a second time, I found that I liked more of the songs than not, but the sloggy ones were really long and took up more time. However, since I really liked the songs I liked, I'm going to round up.
I never boarded the Wilco hype train, but this was better than I expected. Solid set of songs, with some nice standouts.
There was mega hype when this came out and to me it signaled the end of the "first wave of indie rock." I wasn't too thrilled with the songs back then but I closer listen two decades later and I get the attraction. There is something about the vocal performances that turn me off still but the instrumentation and songs are solid.
A few really good songs on this one. Love Wilco
found this really depressing at the start to be honest, I don't know if it's just the lyrics or the music itself, and then it surprised my by becoming upbeat and kind of happy, enjoyed heavy metal drummer and pot kettle black
Objectively a good album but feels like lab grown indie rock. Jesus etc. being the exception.
Ah, so this is the missing link between Elliott Smith and Big Thief.
Bangs. Pot Kettle Black, Jesus, Etc., and Heavy Metal Drummer are my top 3. Overall fine album
This is the most indie shit i've heard in a while, I would have loved this back in 7th grade. I like the drummer's style a lot. Some of the songs are kind of samey but there's definitely highlights and I enjoyed the listen 3.5/5 (4/5)
Pretty good, generally enjoyable
Wilco ftw. Good album to commute to and I’ll likely return to it as a whole in the near future. Kinda sounds like if kid A fucked the bends, but he did it really nicely and smoothly so their baby wears flannels
Classcial Wilco, feel wholesome.
Listened to it twice in a row, will certainly listen to this more in the future. Really enjoyable Album.
Pretty good for indie rock. Didn't seem too whiny and there were some differences between the songs.
First, still love this album cover. Super cool art as it is, and reminds me of the brief but wonderful time I lived in Chicago. The album itself is excellent. I don't know a lot of Wilco's work, so I'm glad I got to listen to this one. Really solid music, original composition, interesting harmonic and melodic choices, some fun twists, and very well performed. I'd only heard a few songs by them before listening to this album and now I can say I'm a fan of the band.
I always thought I lobed it very much and I do but it's only a handful of tracks and if we're looking at album as a whole it does get tiring and bland but still a very good album.
Not really heard much from Wilco. Enjoying it. Another play required to cement my enjoyment.
I found this hard to rate. I've liked this album for a long time, I couldn't say how many times I've played some if these tracks. Yet I don't think it's a 5 star album. Personally, I prefer Summerteeth but that can't really be held against this album. The only flae this album has in between the wonderful songs are some that are admittedly a little boring. So I think this will get a 4, a very enthusiastic 4. "Jesus, Etc" is definitely a 5 star song though. I'll never tire of it.
Builds to a very strong close
Lots of mellow, purely musical bits that were really pleasant to listen to. Less about the percussions, more about the soft guitar. Good listen.
I always thought I liked Wilco, I just never listened to one of their albums all the way through. Now I know I like Wilco. The sensitive and light, emo sound of this album was an easy listen
I'd only previously listened to 'Jesus, Etc' and based my opinion on the band as such- big mistake. No wonder their record company freaked out. I've listened to the album a couple of times and it's really quirky, odd and random in places. I'm pretty impressed by it- 'alternative rock'/Art rock pretty much sums it up. It's a bit downbeat too- not a happy lively album but I like it.
Love Wilco and this album is considered their magnum opus for good reason. It's truly iconic. One of the first country-ish albums I ever connected with so it'll always have a special place in my heart.
I started out a little bored but warmed up to the music by the end of the album
I liked it quite a bit.
Even as the first impression, i'm convinced that this will keep interest and keep rewarding over many, many listens. Lovely variety and instrumentation, brave/weird choices, singalong writing and interesting lyrics. Definitely one to return to.
Calm melodies, distortions and a well done merge of electronics with classic instruments. I don't know why, but it just felt pleasant. Liked the ambient part, too. Highlight: Ashes of American Flags, Reservations
Nie jest to płyta rewolucyjna, ale miły głos, przyjemne linie melodyczne i fajne zabawy dźwiękiem sprawiły, że nie była tak nudna. Stawiam 4, może w obliczu ostatnimi czasy do bólu przeciętnych albumów
This album caught me in an exactly right mood for it. On a different day I would have most likely turned it off after 30 seconds and never came back to it. But that's not what happened. Never heard of the band before, so came into this listen completely oblivious. Judging by the cover I thought it would be some sort of melancholic synthy pop and I wasn't that far off. From the first seconds it became obvious that this was going to be a noisy and layered record with tons of ambient soundscapes in the background. And honestly, I think this creative layering saved this album. The songwriting was simple, yet effective. Nothing too crazy in the guitar department apart from distorted guitar parts in "I'm the man that loves you". Electric guitar in that track made my ears bleed. Out of place, out of tune and played horribly. It was definitely recorded like that on purpose, but still, my guitarist brain cringed quite a bit. Acoustic guitar parts sounded great though, as well as the little electric guitar licks that creeped up every once in a while. Simple chord choices worked well here, allowing the vocals and crazy synths, strings and sound effects to take centre stage when it's needed. The lead vocalist made his limited voice work on most tracks, providing simple and catchy melodies. Sounded a bit forced and pitchy at times though, but hey... at least he's authentic. You don't expect vocal craziness in singer songwriter sounding stuff anyways. Vocal harmonies in "War on war" fit really well, I wish they added more of that in the other tracks too. At times the lead vocal sounded a bit boring and dry. Anyway, the main elements that make this album interesting are production, layering and keyboard and string arrangement. I think there was even a brass part at some point. The mix reminded me a lot of early pink floyd and even some solo Roger Waters work. With a different producer this album would most likely flop. The mixing and mastering complements the music very well. Every little sound can be heard when you need it to be. The last two tracks sound especially great, even cathartic at times. It was hard to pull off all this noisy synthy sounds without the mix becoming a muddy annoying mess. But it worked. Will definitely come back to some of these songs on a cloudy day.
The two best songs are the ones I already knew going in: Heavy Metal Drummer and Jesus Etc. The rest of the album is alright and generally easy to listen to.
Really enjoyed this album, knew a few songs beforehand but it was a great piece. On reflection the previous BDB album should have been 2 stars.
Some really cool songs in the middle of the album. Starts slow but picks up!
Favourite might be War on War; have heard this album before but enough time passed that it felt like a new experience
Wilco is apparently a very popular band, but they've somehow eluded me. My stepfather loves them, so I've heard a few songs but never sat for an album. Overall I really liked this listen and added a lot of songs to my playlist. There were 2 or 3 songs I didn't really care for, they got a bit too depressing and trying for a Radiohead-lite sound, but aside from those the other more upbeat traditional alt rock tunes were great. Would definitely explore some more albums in the future.
New fan. Chill
je peux juste dire que ça finit très très bien
This was a very enjoyable album to listen to. Just great Indie Rock. At some point I might come back when editing is added and give it a 5 after a few more listens, but right now I'm giving it a 4 because some of the scratchier sounds don't appeal to me as much.
I might have writer's block but there is a lot going on on this album and it's beautiful. It made me think of late period Beatles, as well as Beck and The Flaming Lips.
Extremely introspective album, you can definitely telling he had a lot of regrets in his life, with relationships and addiction. I liked the simple but diverse amount of percussion in this album. I also really liked cutting the music and the heavy breathing at the end, cause he just got so much off his chest and probably feels exhausted and relieved.
it was nice
I was surprised by how pleasant this album is. It’s somewhat homogenous in sound through the first half, but remains somehow compelling in many tracks. I appreciate the variety of instruments, sounds presented in this album; it’s clear that the production is well thought out and executed, giving it the feeling of depth offered by bands like Radiohead with a folksy, country twist. I like the breathing room in this album, its very windy, pleasant, a feeling of simplicity even with a relatively complex arrangement. However, this is certainly background music and does not require a lot of “active” listening nor does it command focus. It’s very easy to listen to and excellent background music for your day. I liked it more than I expected— I was ready for it to be a bit boring, flat, much like its cover art. I was pleasantly surprised by the way this band retains a 90’s feel while still staying true to that turn of the millennium it was born from. Not a lot of replay value or sing-along capacity, but certainly nice.
Very good, but not quite great. Even though I was 17 when this (first) came out, I had never heard any of these songs, probably because September 2001 had more important events happen the week before. I will definitely come back to this though, and explore their other albums when I get a chance.
Fun album with lots of alt rock vibes.
Incredibly interesting instrumental details. Superb vibe music and a classic for sure.
This was a much more enjoyable album that I thought! Wilco has a very interesting style and I wonder if any more of their albums will be on this list. Lots of fun ones on here like I'm the Man who loves you and Kamera. The kind of music that is perfect for a car ride.
An experimental album of eccentric arrangements and weird melodies. I like it :) (7/10) FT: Jesus, Etc, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart
First song is very weird. But what a nice album. 4
Bel album indie. Original, belle voix, ambiance.
Leuk album. weinig opvallend, maar aangenaam om te luisteren
There are some really amazing songs and then just really mediocre songs. I wish I could rate it at 3.5. Standout song is 'Jesus, etc.', just so good.
Gostei bastante. Menos das músicas com cacofonia. Odeio isso.
lovely bit of early 2000s indie rock
<3
A couple of really great songs but the whole album has a lovely ‘texture’.
Je pense que c'est un secret pour personne, mais j'étais bel et bien dans un train lors de l'écoute de cet album. Un moment assez inconfortable puisque en plein milieu de celui-ci, une annonce résonna dans le wagon : "Mesdames et messieurs bienvenue à bord du Ouigo numéro 7652 à destination de Paris Montparnasse. En raison des restrictions en vigueur, nous vous demonderons de porter un masque pendant toute la durée du trajet. D'autre part, nous avons détecté la présence de robferroviaire à bord, il se trouverait dans le wagon 5. Je vous demanderais de venir trouver le commandant de bord si vous disposez d'une quelconque information sur sa localisation." Je subis à partir de là un torrent de regards suspicieux jusqu'à mon arrivée.
Chill garden-state type album
Primo art-alt-rock from the 2000s. Some songs hit better then others but that last song is incredible.
I enjoyed it! I’ve def heard some of the songs before
Relatively calm listening that can capture your attention when you least expect it, revealing a darker album than initially expected. One of those albums where you kind of need its Genius page pulled up just to appreciate the lyrics much more.
really very nice and cool
This was a hard one, and I listened to it a few times. This album has quite a reputation, partially as a result of its history (which I only know vaguely). I love the sound design. It is weirdly recorded and played, with lots of noise, distortion, collage and extraneous sound, which I find enormously appealing, but I can see how it is not mainstream. It is unusual to find this is an a gentle/semi-acoustic album (as that approach is often more common in industrial records, that are more into sound design). It reminds me of Grandaddy, which I also love. The songs are clearly growers. They didn't grab me at first listen, but I can tell that they could grow a lot. I intend to come back to this album and give it the time and attention that I think it needs. This could end up being a real favourite (but needs time).
Great album. One you can listen to again and again. Worthy of being on the list.
a warm and wistful classic
actually quite nice thoughtful indie
Solid indie rock album. Possibly one of the staples of the genre. The lyrics are deep and melancholy. The music is upbeat, unique and the sounds of various instruments makes it unique. Jesus etc. is an amazing song. This is a great album. 8.3/10
"I am Trying to Break Your Heart" is one of my favorite songs. There are a few songs I really don't like on this album, but a number of really great songs too. Not a masterpiece as an album, but an album with some masterpieces.
I'm not into every Wilco does, but overall this album is solid. It's been a very long time since I heard this album. There's always this sort of tired feeling to Wilco songs, they don't go all the way and are a bit restrained in their energy, but it fits their style (and age now). Indie Tiredcore? Everything feels like somewhat whimsical sad confessionals, definitely has that early 2010s energy, you can hear all the influences in later indie bands of that decade. I also enjoy some of the little experimental instrumental flourishes that most bands would not include, but it adds a depth to it that I think most don't execute well.
Good but not a huge fan
nice! 4/5
Great album and a great band, I like very much
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EEZ good Spacey when needs to be and tight for big lifts and sections All the little dubs and accompanying sfx are cool Lame review 2 Electric Boogaloo
This album is a bit frustrating for me because it has one absolutely brilliant masterpiece - Jesus etc, but its pulled down by a bunch of mediocre-good songs. Jesus etc probably ranks as one of my all-time favourite songs by ANY band and its on par with Wilco's other masterpiece Impossible Germany. Jesus starts out with some lovely violin-viola strings and a melancholic string guitar solo around mid-way but what really pulls the song together is Jeff Tweedy's bobbing vocals that paints a very bitter-sweet background. The rest of the album is merely good. You can hear Jim O'Rourke's influence in the mixing with lots of experimental loops and ambient background noise, but it doesn't quite make for a consistent or coherent album, so that gets a one star deduction from me.
Хорошо, но без хайлайтов. Эталонный янки - рокопоп.
Very good, wide array of sounds and catchy songs.
Not bad.
Bien.
Punt d'inflexió en la carrera de la banda, que per mi es tracta més aviat de la sublimació dels discos previs, aquí donant ja plena llibertat a la distorsió i l'emborronament amb guitarres i mur de soroll de les melodies pròpies de la casa
Quite liked this.
Tailed off a bit towards the end, but this was right up my street
VOTI I Am Trying to Break Your Heart – 3.5 Kamera – 4 Radio Cure – 4 War on War – 3 Jesus, Etc. – 5 Ashes of American Flags – 3 Heavy Metal Drummer – 2.5 I'm the Man Who Loves You – 3 Pot Kettle Black – 3.5 Poor Places – 4 Reservations – 2.5 AVG 3.45 Pros Non seguo i Wilco ma conosco bene quest'album e mi piace come suona, la sua atmosfera e com'è strutturato. Ha un sacco di sfumature che vanno dal pop a sound più sperimentali. Cons Ogni tanto si accolla: tipo sui soli di chitarra, oppure sui finali in caciara, quando diventano una cosa noise, tipo che partono mille pad e soundscapes a caso, come se un gatto camminasse sulle tastiere. Conclusione Procedendo con l'ascolto dell'album, il mio apprezzamento è stato calante, con una media finale di 3.45. A pelle mi sento di promuovere il mio voto finale a 4 perché comunque, nonostante tutto, nell'insieme mi ha trasmesso molto.
Blended together in a good way
Big improvement from the first album of theirs this list gave me. It’s wild how much they can sway between being outstanding and me finding them totally average. This album has some of their all time classics so it was a great listen.
Very vintage, nice songs
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Wilco: 7/10 “I am Trying to Break Your Heart” is an interesting roller coaster of an opener, somewhat chaotic, but it works. “Kamera” is a much more straightforward alt country garage rock jammer. “Radio Cure” has some interesting instrumentation going on in the background, but Tweedy’s vocals kinda make me want to die in this track, ngl. “War on War” is probably the funnest track thus far with a cool psychedelic synthy sound effect playing behind those classic Wilco grungy guitars. “Jesus Etc” is by far the smoothest most straightforward track I’ve come across on the record so far, and I feel it incorporates really well all the musical elements that I like about Wilco. One of my favorite songs of all time by them. “Ashes of American Flags” is what we’d call “experimental” and I’m not sure if that’s in a good way… “Heavy Metal Drummer” is another one of those tracks that reminds me of drives around town with my Dad, straight nostalgia. “I’m the Man Who Loves You” is another fun little song with great guitar work and captivating instrumentation. “Pot Kettle Black” draws back the energy a bit and pumps up the Wilco country grunge. “Poor Places” starts out strong then collapses into chaos that drags on for a little too long. We close off the album with “Reservations,” Wilco’s version of a soft rock ballad that fades hauntingly away into oblivion… Conclusion: A classic turning point in the timeline of alt rock, this grungy garage rock record might not be for everyone, but it holds a special place in my heart. 7/10
Nice indie music. Very relaxing
Some lyrics aged badly but still very good, maybe it's nostalgia talking
A good album but by no means an all time great
Ich liebe die erste Hälfte, die zweite kenne ich noch nicht, viel betrunkene Ästhetik und ich liebe Hesus, etc.
Very chill - I like it!
Good. Enjoyable. Solid.
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For anyone that liked Elliott Smith but wished he was just a little bit less miserable.
Excellent vibe - evocative, finely-crafted songs, with interesting noise bits in between.
"I always thought that if I held you tightly You would always love me like you did back then Then I fell asleep in the city kept blinking What was I thinking when I let you back in?" (I am trying to break your heart) "You were right about the stars Each one is a setting sun" (Jesus, etc.) War flashbacks del año que hice selectividad. ¡Este disco es mucho más cursi de lo que recordaba!
First: provisional rating 7/10
Really nice style, mix between Radiohead and Eels
Reminds me of Dave Yeats. Enjoyed "Heavy Metal Drummer" as well as "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" a lot.
Modern folk done right
It's a good album. Not really my style or taste.
I like it alot.
i love wilco so much so im biased - summerteeth is def my favorite by them even though this is more popular. jesus etc is a classic
Really enjoyed this one
Very nice art/alternative rock album.
Actually enjoyed the most listened to song the least, but the rest was solid
Classic; heard this one a bajillion times. They’re very good at molding folk music with experimental sounds
Klassiker
2002. Key Songs: Jesus Etc., Heavy Metal Drummer, Pot Kettle Black
meh
Sad, slow, and meandering
Not exciting prior to listening. It started rough but grew into a solid album. 6.6/10
Wow! That intro immediately grabs me into their world. It sounds kinda weird but it fits soo well and that’s why i love it. The instrument choices are very interesting so that keeps your attention! The lyrics are very honest and relatable. The songs explore really interesting and deep topics and situations! A downside: some songs are lacking some emotional and beautiful melody's. That really impacts my excitement about the songs which is a pity. But i also think you need to listen this album more than once to really feel the music. But after a first listen, after a few songs with the cool instrumentation and atmosphere it becomes a bit boring. There is no variety in the tempo’s and instruments. And as I said, the melody is not always that good…
I would say this met or exceeded my expectations of a Wilco album. Three-plus.
its okay
I would have appreciated just the tiniest little bit of auto tune here. Does he sing like that on purpose?
Instrumentation-wise, this is pretty nice. But then the singer opens his mouth. It's not that he's bad, it's that he sounds bored out of his mind. On half the tracks here, the guy moans more than he sings (Radio Cure is particularly egregious in that aspect). There's also the fact that there's this amateurish quality to some of the songs, à la anti-folk, but with none of the charm and wit of someone like Kimya Dawson. Despite all this, the music is mostly pleasing and an easy listen, and it makes an interesting use of radio noises without sounding irritating, which I'm sure is hard to do.
3.5. V good
an easy listen, not sure I would go back for more
I enjoyed Kamera and The man who loved you A good 3 star album
Kinda pretty, kinda boring in equal measure? I think in the right mood I’d either be irritated by this or find it more charming than I do. There are bands kind of like this that I like more and I don’t think it’s bad by any measure but I feel no urge to listen to this again. It’s a three but a disappointing one. There are albums I’ve rated lower that I’m still thinking about and this will remain the “oh right that guy was in a couple episodes of Parks and Rec” album
Can't really explain why I just have never been able to get into Wilco. Lots of the ingredients are there. I like Jeff Tweedy's voice. Nice, crunchy, lofi-ish production. Heavy Metal Drummer stands out. But for whatever reason, I don't find myself coming back to this. I respect its place on this list.
I thought I might like the album more based on knowing “Jesus, Etc.”. There were lots of cool bits on the album (for some reason I thought “I’m the Man Who Loves You” was a Beatles song when it first came on), but nothing that I loved.
To me personally, I felt it was quite boring although maybe that would improve on a second hearing. None of the songs seemed to go anywhere.
The first song is definitely not a good start to the album. I had not listened to Wilco much but see the band name quite a bit, so I thought man they have to be pretty good. To be honest, I walked away feeling like I had listened to a budget version of Radiohead after several of the songs. The album seemed ok overall and was worth the listen, but I can't say it was one I would probably listen to multiple times.
It's okay
It was alright
Hade för höga förväntningar på denna. Har fått bra kritik. Ett par bra låtar. Mycket utfyllnad och oväsen. I'm the Man Who Loves You och Kamera bäst. Kunde ha kortat ner skivan så hade den fått högre betyg, nu blir det 3 av 5.
Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Sort of How do I feel about this artist? My dad hates Wilco, I don't mind them. I enjoyed Mermaid Avenue. Pre-Listen Thoughts: I feel like this could be a 3 or 4 for me. I like the cover, it's a cool representation of Chicago. Favorite track(s): Heavy Metal Drummer Post-Listen Thoughts: I don't want to call it boring, but I also can't call it the opposite. Fine background music but not much stood out.
Overall Rating - 3.00/5 (6.00/10). Pretty middle of the road, early 2000s indie pop. Nothing particularly memorable either way.
I’m not sure if I liked this album. It was very… soothing in a way, but it also became quite repetitive.
Meh, Indie rock. Nothing stood out. Good music, but nothing memorable
Folk Radiohead
C'était pas très intéressant pour moi. J'ai trouvé ça assez fade. Je ne sais pas pourquoi il est dans la liste, mais ça n'était pas non plus une purge. Je ne suis peut-être pas le public. En vrai, je me suis bien ennuyé, au bout d'un moment et j'hésite même à mettre un 2.
Enjoyable alt rock/indie album.
This was not my cup of tea. It was ok. Just found it a bit boring.
realaxing
Listened to this twice, because I feared I was doubting my judgment. Good friends whose music tastes I respect love this band. But I don't.
3/5
Ça s'écoute gentiment
It was not a bad album. Not exactly my taste, but the words were good.
Wasn't bad to me but it also wasn't fantastic unfortunately! Most songs towards the end were really good though. The main issue for me is the similarities between the songs in the beginning, none of them really brought me in. Overall just a really okay album for me!
I liked this album, it didn't change my world but i had it play in the background as i was doing some work and there were definitely a few songs that stood out to me. overall it all sounded similar and blended together though.
Pretty good, liked it more or less, didnt stick enough, a bit samey.
Basic Indie Rock, hatte gute Momente, aber auch wiederrum nicht spannend genug für 4 Sterne
É um disco interessante para escolher um bom fone e curtir os detalhes das músicas. Esse rock alternativo com elementos de folk e eletrônico que o Wilco apresenta no álbum, tornam a experiência de audição do disco muito prazeroso. CVJ Jemine.
I don't have much to say about this album. It's a wonderfull listen and I remember all the rage back when it was released, but i've never really connected to it. Great sound, not memorable, ok I guess
Wilco – Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (2001) On Day 191, I spent time with an album that proved to be a good listen, though it isn't something I enjoyed top to bottom. It steps into noise rock territories, a style I am still relatively new to, and while I can't say it is bad by any means, it didn't strike me as particularly revolutionary either. Despite the record not fully grabbing me, I walked away with some definitive highlights. I really liked "Heavy Metal Drummer," heavily appreciating the instrumentation, especially the great drum work right at the end of the track. "Kamera" and "War on War" were also solid standouts that captured my attention. Outside of those tracks, there wasn't much else I got from the project, but the standout pieces made it a decent session. A flat 3/5.
It was OK, wouldn't have over it. Might listen to some of their other stuff
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I wanted to like this more. Nice music but they can tune his voice a bit more. It’s jarring sometimes. Nice percussions and good range of sounds. But it’s also too long -1 star for this.
The highlight here is clearly Jesus, Etc. with the other tracks purely being support. I think I preferred our previous Wilco album more than this one but I need to come back to it and give it another shot.
Another band and album that would rate 4 stars were it not for the vocals. The band is doing really interesting stuff throughout the album, but the lazy-pitch style vocals are severely lacking. Tweedy doesn't sound like a lead singer on this album, but rather a guy who managed to get closest to singing in tune so he got nominated. 3 stars
começa fraco, ai dps o álbum vai melhorando, com o ponto alto do álbum q é "Jesus, Etc.", q tem um ritmo daora e vocais e letras bem boas. Segue bom com essa estética de rock soft indie meio radiohead só q menos morte. O final da uma caída dnv acho, mas no geral uma experiência agradável.
Gostei, calminho ritmo bom, mas não acho q voltarei muito nele
Nice
Pretty fun
This feels like something I should enjoy, but I just could not get into it.
Really grew on me throughout
Didn't really like it, a bit plain
Meget cool, men også lidt kedeligt.
6.8
A guitar, three chords and a rhyming dictionary. Recorded in a time of band tension, this is Country Punk with experimental overtones. Not my favourite, but not the worst I've heard either.
This is just slightly better than jam band. It's right on the hairy edge of being too slow to be enjoyable, but stays above that threshold. I found it hard to pick out any notable lyrics while backgrounding it, but the times I honed in on them they seemed fine, but nothing that stood out.
When the song is done, just end it! No beeps, bops, screams, garbage disposal - just fade it out and END IT!!
I may be in the minority, but YHF is one of my least favorite Wilco albums. It has a few bangers and some sick guitar work, but overall is is fairly bland and everything "weird" feels contrived. Give A Ghost is Born or Sky Blue Sky anytime.
it was ok. nothing good or bad that stood out.
Better than I anticipated. I guess it stems from my old art rock roots. Gladiator was exposed. I would not have ever heard this if it was not for this app.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot felt almost like a less emotional version of Weezer at times, and it didn’t leave a particularly strong impression on me overall. Still, I enjoyed the understated atmosphere of tracks like Heavy Metal Drummer, despite the irony of its title.
Solido sonido, basatnte depre. No me gusto demasiado pero de fondo esta bien. No destaco ninguna cancion en particular . 5.5/10
Getting Death Cab for Cutie vibes around Ashes of American Flags and Heavy Metal Drummer; likely the classic piano. I'm the man who loves you great hook! Dirty guitar Rolling Stones. Sympathy for the Devil woo! Poor place song construction Beatles. Overall very good album; I have my favourites, not a full re-listen so a 3/5.
Apparently this album has more cultural import than I am aware of. The only time I am aware of hearing Wilco was on a mixed album I bought in New Zealand. I don't remember any other songs on the album other than 'Grow Your Own' by Darlahood, which I imagine is nowhere near this list. Is this a Foster's Lager situation where way more cultural importance is attached to something by people an ocean away? Who knows. Anyway, three Wilco albums and no Sublime albums is not proportional to the culture I experienced at the time.
Art rock.
Interesting... got better as it went on. I wouldn't go so far as to call it some underappreciated masterpiece since those first few songs were a bit rough, and even the songs after weren't something necessarily that noteworthy, I did appreciate the musicality, especially with the inclusion of some electronic elements. Voice is quite of its time though, and it honestly does not hold up.
This album was introduced to me one summer by my pothead supervisor. Wilco's sound will always remind me of the smell of paint and the gurgle of a bong. The sound is a bit simple for me.
Jesus etc & I’m the man who loves you my favorite on the album Leaning closer to 3.5 then 3
The instrumentals are okay-ish, but this is definitely not the type of music that gets me hooked one.
03/06/2026 It was alright, similar acoustic play to the other songs... but it wasn't a bad album. Spotify listeners: 2.3 million
I've known this album for years. It always was, and remains, ok.
I liked the album; however, none of the songs really stood out for me. The one song that I couldn't wait until it ended was, "Poor Places" because near the end of the song that distorted soundtrack behind the repetitious "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" was just annoying.
A bit boring album with a couple of outliers.
The opener I Am Trying To Break your Heart is already better than anything on the last Wilco album I had a few days ago.
Improved in the second half and had some nice tunes
It was an okay album, but it felt a bit boring at times and kinda monotone. there were some good moments here and there. Favorite track(s) War on War Jesus, Etc. Pot Kettle Black
Meh. It’s an album. Nothing that I found particularly noteworthy or worth a second listen. Although maybe a a second listen might reveal something more. But I’m probably not gonna.
Likte det, 3 til 4 et sted. Vokalisten høres nesten identisk ut som Elliot Smith til tider. Spesielt på Pot Kettle Black.
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Como un rock-indie alternativo. No está mal. Medio aburrido
Wilco. With Impossible Germany the have one of my favourite songs of all time. But an album they never seem to get right in my opinion. Better than being there, but yeah. Underwhelming
This is some funky stuff. I'm pretty sure I semi-enjoyed it, but it's got some sort of anti-memetic effect that wipes a person's memory. I listened to the album twice, but can't remember anything beyond "I'm an American aquarium drinker." I think I may have just been activated or turned into a sleeper agent.
It had a good start and middle, was thinking a higher rating at first, but got very noise-based at the end. 6/10
Decent album, didn’t quite grab me on the first listen. Feels like it would be a grower though! Favourite track: Jesus, Etc.
3.3
Jesus Etc. was the song that put me onto Wilco so this album has always had a soft spot with me. Just a really fun indie record, with awesome song writing and sparse production. I’m a whore for this kind of stuff, but I can see how some people find it boring. IMO it’s just the right amount of experimental and folkiness. I think what sets this apart from similar artists and albums of this genre, is that despite being softer and slower or whatever, it doesn’t drag. Even the longer tracks are easy listens. This is peak night time walk core. Rating totally depends on my mood. I’d love to give this a 3.5
Where to even start with this beautiful album. Jesus etc was one of my top songs of last year for good reason it is incredible and so nice to play on guitar. Anywho this is a spend of record that I have heard all the way through a few times but I can’t seem to remember anything but I literally enjoy myself every time. kamara is my new favorite. Their take on radio head and use of multi instruments is top notch. I feel Like I should give it 1 more listen but it works perfectly as a record to hear and I understand it’s significance even if I could not piece together a coherent review. It lives in a space where I understand it’s critically acclaimed but it’s from the millennial generation this is equivalent of Sidney gish or even Alex G for Gen Z even if both of those can be considered millennial. Essentially it’s in the same space of neutral milk hotel where it’s so well liked I don’t ever revisit it but when I do I like it. One hit wonders essentially. I don’t really have much more to say about the music it’s a cold play and radio head mix up which is fun and deep and introspective
Good solid indie album - some lovely highlights. One I'll never mind listening to, even if it's not the first thing I'd reach for.
I've never understood the hype on this album. Not that it's bad but it is nothing special. The first song is incredibly boring and I had to fight to not turn off. Seems like every other song is solid
Not for me
I quite like this album. It's mostly indie rock, a couple of slow rock songs. The chords, instrumentation and rhythms are simple for the most part but a lot of the songs have very weird sound design which makes up for that. Pros - I like the genre, pleasant vocal tone, great mixing, interesting weird sound design, some nice drums Cons - Simple hamonies and rhythms for the most part, nothing especially struck me Songs I liked: Jesus, Etc. (Really nice soundscape, nice easy listen) Pot Kettle Black (Same reason as previous) Poor places (So many interesting choices with effects, phrasing, chords choices, nicest vocal performance, terrifying ending - really great song) 3/5 - Lots of interesting stuff going on and well made, only 1 song really hit me however
Not my style
Pretty average album, nothing was bad, but it could be bland at times. Some tracks stood out among the rest especially the C side that is all solid. Favorite Track - Heavy Metal Drummer Least Favorite Track - Ashes to American Flags ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I just can't quite get into Wilco, there's nothing bad exactly, it doesn't offend me. But it just doesn't quite click. I often find I think the song has some interesting instrumentation at the start but then they just stop it randomly and do an average acoustic song instead.
It was alright
ok