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It's good, it just sounds a lot like the alternative pop rock from the late 90s/early 00s. Not bad, just didn't sound unique to me.
Interesting.
Alright. Not really my thing. 3/5 ⭐️ 267/1089
Not heard anything by Wilco before, but I did like this album
I saw the band and immediately thought “ahh fuck, these guys suck”. Then I quickly reminded myself that I enjoyed the last album I was forced to listen to by them due to this app. Now I’m listening with open ears and mind. Right away, I’m hearing the Lemonheads mixed with The Eels. So it’s darker than I expected. Even if I didn’t expect anything, it’s not a feel good album. There isn’t really much to take away from listening to think. I don’t hate Wilco when I’m listening to them. Perhaps you will have the same outcome
I've only heard a couple wilco songs before and I liked them so I'm excited to listen to this album.
I think I’ve heard better Wilco
Te lang bij dt album blijven hangen omdat ik niet goed weet wat ik ervan vind. Ik weet dat Tess er vroeger fan van was maar mij heeft het nooit zo gepakt. Ben wel fan de de vele soundscapes op dit album. Kan niet veel slechts zeggen over dit album. Het is niet direct genoeg om je te pakken maar het is ook weer niet rustig genoeg om in een goede flow te komen. Het blijft er tussenin hangen waardoor ik er niet in blijf of kom. Staan best wat leuke nummers op maar zal niet zo snel terugkeren voor het hele album.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco is a solid 7/10 masterwork of experimental indie and art rock.
Started with a trio of melancholy songs that made me want to chain smoke a pack of cigarettes by myself, then went through more genres than I knew Wilco was capable of, before finishing right where it started. Solid 3 creeping toward a 4.
5.2/10. A certainly obvious indie album, I couldn't help but continuously think of the scene from "Community" where the hitchhiker sings "Jesus Loves Marijuana"; it all sounded like a depressing version of that. The instrumentation was curious, but not exciting enough to make me listen to it again at all. Indie rock like this just isn't my thing.
Miellyttävä
I didn't listen much to this album, busy day and all. It was okay
Unsure how this is "art rock" because this reminds me more of their alt-country-rock sound. "Heavy Metal Drummer" does sound different. This is an evening/late-night album as it carries an introspective mood. Its slow pace though makes for a boring but tolerable listen. I much prefer "Being There" as at least it had more spunk and energy. Maybe I'm just not in the mood for something introspective, I do too much of that already (2.5-3).
Say what you want about Wilco but man they’re consistent Fundamentally this is a pretty solid album. I think the vocalist is actually pretty damn good and adds a lot to the vibe they’re going for. Heavy Metal Drummer is easily the best thing on here, great song that spices up the variety significantly. Instrumentation is good for the most part, and I think they do a pretty splendid job of building at atmosphere that so many other bands suck at I’m just not a huge fan of the static radio noise they throw in all over this album, it definitely gets obnoxious at times even though it’s kinda their thing. Not a huge fan of the first song and definitely think it could be cut in half and nothing would be lost. Other than the aforementioned Heavy Metal Drummer I think everything on here is just average at best This one does have parts I actively dislike, but it’s not THAT bad and I think the rest of the album is inoffensive enough to not bring it down too much. Definitely a 6/10 for me
I enjoyed this but can’t see myself listening to it straight through again. A solid 3.5
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I want desparately to like it but i found it a bit underwhelming. The songs i did like left me thinking they do brit pop better than many britpop bands, some lovely Beatlesque elements.
I was familiar with the hits from this album, but hadent listened to the album in full. I enjoyed it- Wilco has a relaxed style and clever lyrics, and it's good easy listening. I enjoyed the end of the album more than the beginning. Overall 3.5/5
Soitanta oli kivaa ja siellä oli paikoin mukavia efektejä. Laulu taas ei kaikissa biiseissä miellyttänyt.
yes
Kyle core
perfectly serviceable alt-country album. 3/5.
I have a love/hate relationship with Wilco, primarily because I find Jeff Tweedy's voice to be a little irritating if I'm in the wrong mood and the music to be more slight than it's often hyped up to be. I'd personally recommend their live album Kicking Television: Live in Chicago over this one, but I do like "Kamera" and "Heavy Metal Drummer" from this one. Listening to it 20+ years removed from when I first heard it, along with all the other indie rock stuff, makes me realize it's definitely a product of its time, but not really one that transcends it. Long-winded way of saying: it's alright but don't get too excited about it... (3/5)
not bad
3 1/2 Stars: Another record that instantly takes me back to a certain time and place. This came out on September 11th 2001, and as a shocked nation retreated to our cultural comforts many of us found it in the music released at that time. This was one of those records. Relistening I didn't love it as much as I did at the time. While there are a few standout tracks, it's buoyed by just as many that are just so-so. The writing is kinda wild, but poetic in ways. And that filter put on Jeff Tweedy's voice gave it that unique sound (similar to Elliot Smith's around the same time). It's a solid record. Just didn't hit the masterpiece heights that I granted it 25 years ago.
One of those bands that you are meant to love, but I just don't get it. Does that make me an inferior music listener, or are they just not all that? Tweedy might write good lyrics, but his delivery is so dull. The album is dull. A couple of tracks in the middle raise the tempo briefly, then it goes back to flatlining. Two songs doth not make an album. Continued Wilco disappointment. One tune with Billy Bragg is all I've got from their vast catalogue of hype.
I mean its not bad but its boring. Some interesting instrumentals but lyrics are uninteresting and singing is.. Bland. Just bland all of it.
Not bad. Not great. Expect this to be the soundtrack to a movie made by someone who think they are far more original than they really are.
(4/7) a little too deliberately artsy for me
Quite interested when this came up but a bit disappointing for some reason. A bit slow and morose in general. Favourite tracks - Pot Kettle Black and I’m the man who loves you. 3.5
Done
I like Wilco. I dont love them. This is barely replacement level alternative radio station rock.
--I Am Trying to Break Your Heart...bold choice to lead with a lazy 7 --Kamera...mildly fun country pop --Radio Cure...pleasant but drags a bit --War on War...funky alt-country --Jesus, Etc....simple. sad. elegant --Ashes of American Flags...melodrama --Heavy Metal Drummer...fun sugar --I'm the Man Who Loves You...could be a track on Let It Be --Pot Kettle Black...pleasant folk --Poor Places...heard of elephants at the end --Reservations...dreamy closer for the first half. why am I suspicious of what's to come? oh, because nothing happens
Heavy Metal Drummer is good, the rest is fine.
meh
Sad, slow, and meandering
Not exciting prior to listening. It started rough but grew into a solid album. 6.6/10
Very much of the early 00’s, but now, pretty mid tbh
I'm not a big art rock guy. I am aware of Wilco and Jeff Tweedy, but this is not in my wheelhouse. (over half the album are songs 4 minutes or longer!) I liked Kamera a lot (3:30 lol) but most of these songs are too soft and slow for my normal tastes.
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
Heavy Metal Drummer is a bop...the rest I feel like I suffer through a bit.
Weird, has its very cool moments sonically, but not super exciting on a first listen. Not something I would do anything to. Maybe a walk on a muggy day, but that’s about it.
Un álbum para escucharlo sin prisas. Alex G coded. Introspectivo.
Not feeling well disposed for this today. Can’t find a way in. Seems noisy with no hook. Have gone back to it a few times. Needs more listening really before I can score it higher than a 3.
This is a pretty chill album. But almost a little TOO chill.
mm for me it's quite good the instrument and vocal is consistently even though some track are more sad and some track are more cheerful, for me the early tracks like 1-4 is the worse and then the best is like in the middle and then get more emotional and also cheerful at the end part of the album(not the last track), the instrument is basic and also complex at some of the track (at the solo part) but it's matches the vocals and also the lyrics so it's fine, I could see how the band put their emotion really into the tracks but I found it not att all the tracks, it's a point for adding very emotional track, about the vocal I think it was very distinctive like I can know it was his voice if I hear it. I found that some tracks have like very nosy and chaotic noise at the end I don't really understand why they put it in besides the instrument before, idk I think it's just not for me. o yeah for the lyrics I think its have like many interpretation and meaning I don't understand it fully but it was good though, overall for me it was really good but just for few tracks for an album it's not the best.
Este me gustó más que el anterior que me tocó. Tiene su punto en esa busqueda de algo indie rock pero no tan convencional. Y saca dos o tres temazos 6/10
This was a bit better than anticipated and Jesus, etc. is a good song, but then after listening there's still nothing I'd want to come back to. It's kind of middle of the road. Why is this special?
A two star for vocals but the instrumentals give it three overall
Pretty good. A little generic for my taste but I still enjoyed.
= the Beatles
I found the beginning of this album to be pretty strong, but it slowly fades and loses steam by the end. It’s still a nice listen that explores the more melancholic and introspective corners of modern indie rock. At times I could definitely hear the influence that Elliot Smith had on Wilco when it comes to general song-writing. I enjoyed "Kamera" and "Jesus, Etc.".
This album falls squarely in that transition from alternative to indie rock. Elements familiar to many of the great 90s bands with pieces that weren’t popularized until well into the aughts and teens. A little slower than I tend to prefer, and pretty whiny throughout, so not my favorite. But it definitely would be a nice album to have on while just staring at the stars.
I’ve tried once or twice with YHF before and it’s never really clicked. It still hasn’t massively but I enjoyed this listen more than previous attempts. If more of the tracks had greater focus on the dynamism and more memorable hooks of some tracks I’d probably be able to distinguish between the tracks a bit more easily in my mind. As it stands, it all feels like a bit of a staticy haze of sad rock with lots of filter effects. I’ve never fully understood the legendary reputation this album has both from critics and online, but Ashes of American Flags makes me consider how this album was received immediately after 9/11 and if that had a larger impact on the American cultural psyche at that given moment in time.
Otro álbum triste de amor con ciertas sorpresas. No estuvo malo, de hecho es bueno, pero intrascendente.
Was interested to hear this because I had largely missed it when it came out - indie rock wasn't my thing. I definitely feel like they're throwing the kitchen sink at this. Heavy metal drummer is fun. Overall I like this but don't love it. I'd give it a 3.5 if there were half stars.
3.5
This one was really good. Didn’t start off very strong, but war war is a really good song. Every song is very unique.
mid
Underwhelming. Had some cringe lyrics
Did not listen
It is boring, but not that I wouldn’t listen to it. You would put in to have some calming music in the background
Chouettes sonorités 2000s rock indé, mais pas forcément ce qui me parle le plus de cette période la.
A bit whiny. Jesus Etc slaps. Don’t love the ambient stuff. 3.5, giving it a 3
Not bad, if you're in the right (sad) mood
So soft but I liked the social criticism
consistently good without any standouts
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Partially known. A lot of excellent songs on here, but I don't get it as a "concept" album.
3.5. nothing really sticks out but its nice to listen through. like a 2000s singer/songwriter with acoustic with some electronic. slightly psychadelic, kinda lowfi
Not really my jam, though I did like the intro
I feel like the music in this album is best described as replaceable whispering man who terribly terribly wants to be called niche and thoughtful. But there were some good bits in here so its a 3.
Kind of a crazy mix of things go on here - some of it was really lovely, the kind of music you imagine you would here if you watching Earth from space but some of it was truly chaotic. Maybe that was intentional, it probably was, but it kind of ruined it for me.
wilco is growing on me. i’d give it 3.5 . downloaded 1,3,5,7,8
Supongo que no todos los álbumes te pueden gustar. Realmente quise que me gustara, pero honestamente no hubo nada que me encantara. Probablemente si lo escucho en un futuro quizás me guste más. Le doy 3 porque como álbum completo sí me gustó, pero no pude rescatar nada particularmente.
This was so close to a 4 star album from me, but I just don't really like the lead singer's voice that much.
Pense que no me iba a gustar porque es muy indie pero la verdad me gusto
I felt the album was average no stand out songs but nothing that was bad to listen to just average
Kinda funky
My brother is a huge fan of Wilco and this album in general. It's an album that has some real high spots but some parts of it are kind of bland by comparison. Not bad just not as memorable as the peaks.
not listen yet, but is interesting
Really liked it! Never heard it before
YHF was pretty cool. No creo que habia escuchado de Wilco antes pero esto fue un buen intro. Nice crisp rock sound. Mi fave fue Ashes of American Flags y Pot Kettle Black 3/5
I think there are aspects to this album that are beyond my understanding, so I can appreciate where they were going with this… still not my favorite
Annoying intro. By track 6 I'm bored. The singer has stayed in one pretty narrow lane, and hasn't made much of an impression. The music is interesting though. The second half of the album was a lot more my style and I'm glad I didn't quit on it. The singer stepped it up a bit and the melodies were a lot catchier. Heavy Metal Drummer, I'm the Man Who Loves You, Pot Kettle Black, and Poor Places were all standouts to me.
Got already
It’s a decent, softer background type of album, but not necessarily my cup of tea. Despite that, it would fit great in the atmosphere of a local coffee shop! 3.0/5.0
I’m seeing Wilco this summer and have been meaning to give them a listen, so this arrived at the right time. This was fine. I think they’ll be a better band to see in a festival setting, but on record this was just okay.
God this guy's voice is depressing. For the first couple of tracks, musically I was quite enjoying it then it got a tad too dreary. Maybe listening to it first thing on a Monday morning wasn't the best setting
Pretty good, reminded me of Radiohead a little bit
Was ok
- Another Zionist. - I used to listen to this album along with Summerteeth (which I like more) before I started boycotting Wilco. This one is hit or miss - there are songs I really like (the first two, Heavy Metal Drummer, Jesus), and then there's everything else, lol. - I find Jeff Tweedy's tortured, monotone, lethargic voice that has very limited range can be a lot (e.g., Radio Cure) - I don't want to have to listen to him whine. - The guitar playing is pretty uninspired, so it's good that there is extra instrumentation, and some of it works really well (like the pretty keys in places) and the rest feels like it's trying to distract from the fact that there isn't really much to the songs or the standard instrument work (guitar, drums). For example on Radio Cure there's that annoying behind-the-beat banging on the guitar sound. - My main gripe with this album is that so many songs are plodding. Tons of skips for me here.
I liked Kamera and I’m The Man Who Loves You. The rest just didn’t quite gel for me
Dang this album was better when it went plinki plonk and ooouuuuummhh instead of doo doo doo I can't decide if I like or hate the singers voice I guess lightly sprinkling some interesting experimental elements over generic rockslop makes something "artrock" and "one of the greatest albums of the 2000s" lmao Nah it's too late for more plinki plonk and ooouuuuummhh the album is over dumbass
Interesante. Puede volverse medio denso
Was outside of my norm, but I liked it. Happy with the suggestion.
Production was good but his voice is so so dull
The production is so impressive here but some of the songs were missing a bit of something that was needed - maybe with time these will click but for now I'm going 3*
*2001. *I feel like I should like Wilco since alt/indie rock is my thing, but they just don’t do it for me. *The songs aren’t compelling or memorable. The vocals are meh. It’s good background music, but otherwise not great. *First song is silly, but the most memorable of the bunch. RATING - 6/10
okay really big fan of whatever the hell is going on in I Am Trying to Break Your Heart. IT'S LIKE IF COLDPLAY WAS LISTENABLE! I dig it! (aka guy with slightly whiny voice in an alt rock band). Heavy Metal Drummer is really cute :)))) Mostly neutral with a few notable exceptions. Better than Coldplay!
Solid straight-ahead post-punk and proto-indie, with a surprising ear for melody. Feels very teen angst, though, and so an odd one to come to in my 40s. Still, a great record, and one I'll be coming back to.
nice mellow sounds here good song writing
Album war sehr gechillt. aber keine richtigen Ohrwürmer dabei , oder songs die in erinnerung belieben
Fun, but not much my vibe.
Good album. 3,5
It was alright. I have listened to a bit of Wilco before and it is an ok listen but doesn't excite me.
Ranged from enjoyable to forgettable.
I have a friend who has been screaming about the brilliance of Wilco for years. I assumed they were a job band. They're not (really). They're mostly like, generic indie rock? I really wanted to love this album, but I found t only average. sorry Nate.
6/10… 00er indie / country rock / *2001
raro, piola, medio tom yorke, daft punk pero tb + melodico, rock chill
I thought I was gonna give this a worse review - I listened to this album a couple of years ago and was not impressed - however, I think my tastes have changed slightly, and this is more enjoyable. I like the low-fi production, even if I don't really like the lead's voice. 3 stars flat
recuerda a cosas que ya he escuchado
Not bad, kinda feels like a little like modern classic rock.
Not bad but also there's not anything particularly noteworthy about it. There are a couple of good songs here but the majority of this album is just kind of boring. I'd probably say my favorite track is I'm The Man Who Loves You. Again, this album isn't bad, just nothing special.
Kind of epitises late 90s-early 00s indies. Nice, but just a little bland.
non è il mio genere, ma ho comunque apprezzato
Really not sure where I fall with this album. It has a couple of good tracks (I’m The Man Who Loves You, Heavy Metal Drummer) and the rest just leaves me a bit cold. It’s not actually bad, but fact is,I’m struggling several hours later to recall much about any of them. Seems Wilco committed the ultimate sin of just being a bit dull with this collection of songs, and I can’t really figure out why it is so critically revered. 3 stars which is a middle of the road score for a middle of the road album
3.4
I feel bad giving every album a 3 for the rest of time but this was the perfect 3… there were parts that I loved and I cannot tell you when any of them were, nor can I tell you what any of the songs sounded like. was nice tho
I don't think I had ever consciously listened to a Wilco song before this, so I wasn't sure how I'd feel. The highlights for me were Jesus, Etc, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, Poor Places and Ashes of American Flags. The other tracks were a little too muted for my tastes, or at least too subdued for what I was looking for yesterday. I could see this having much more to offer in the future. 3-3.5
Sleepy, boring, even a little corny? This is how I've at least partially felt about Wilco, and some other indie bands of their era. So, I really sat with this album to give it a shot and unpack why Wilco hasn't clicked for me. Here's what I did appreciated this time around: how much character they're able to squeeze out of a traditional 5-piece. Less is more here for sure, but that isn't to say Wilco's sound is simple; they're instead making something unique out of simple ingredients. This simplicity lends to a vulnerability in Jeff Tweedy's voice and songwriting, and I think that's where I get stuck. Vulnerability should be celebrated! But these earnest lyrics aren't hiding, or even tucked between fanciful production. I want big guitars! Inventive synths! A huge sound with a collage of details! But for Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, you have to confront what Tweedy is saying and the character of his voice, and maybe that discomforts me. Did this help me take a step towards appreciated authenticity and vulnerability in art? Maybe! Is it cheaper than therapy? Yep.
I’m really on the fence about this album, because it would easily be 4 stars. However, it had some really annoying screeching sounds that it used as transitions, and it also just didn’t feel good enough for a 4. It didn’t have any excitement, and it was really stagnant. High 3.
Inoffensive, but a bit bland.
Fine/moderately enjoyable
I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - 2.5/5 Kamera - 3.5/5 Radio Cure - 4/5 War on War - 3/5 Jesus, Etc. - 3/5 Ashes of American Flags - 4/5 Heavy Metal Drummer - 4.5/5 I'm the Man Who Loves You - 3/5 Pot Kettle Black - 3.5/5 Poor Places - 4/5 Reservations - 3/5
Wilco always makes me feel nostalgic for chicago. Album was good, if a little boring, was very easy and pleasant listening. Favorite song: Jesus, etc.
Okay I actually really enjoyed this! Morning coffee listening to Jesus, Etc and watching the world around me was a moment
As a 41 year old Dad who likes indie rock, I think this is supposed to be one of my favourite albums of all time but I couldn’t really get into it. Some of the songs kind of reminded me of a more refined “pavement” but most of it just seems a little dull.
3.2 I thought I liked this more than I did. Missing a bit of an edge from the earlier Wilco and definitely Uncle Tupelo albums
This allowed me to see a bit more of why people love this group. I enjoyed it, albeit quite boring and "rounded out". Like dull paint. I get it but it didn't excite me. I have a few thoughts juggling around my big dumb head. First and foremost, there is FAR too much Wilco on this list. Maybe its a balanced amount to show how indie alt music changed from '91-'01. Secondly, why is this band so revered? Probably nostalgia bait for Gen Xers chasing the high of their first concert or festival or first joint. Its just blase buttered noodle music. And last but not least, I HATED the first wilco album on the list but really enjoyed the Billy Bragg one. Not for nothing, that coachella country sound i despised is actually what they do best. The irony of my personal tastes compiled with some enjoayble melodies on this album allow me to comfortably give it a 3 stars.
mellow and sad
I can't say it's bad, and it's definitely lovely and/or interesting at times. But it's so boring!
Atmospheric, moody, melancholic. Loved the bibes but got a little weird near the end
It's a good album but it kind of just melts into the background.
There were spme great bits and other tracks where i'm wondering if this is the same band. It's a bit inconsistent
Not trying to get all depressed Tweedy
Very soothing music. Not in a chill, lo-fi way. I got 90s britpop vibes from this album, that kind of down to earth “people first” music. Favorited a few songs from this.
Not bad but just monotonous. Nothing special.
Enjoyed it more than I expected.
going in totally blind, I don't even know what genre this is definitely more my thing than Black Sabbath or Norah Jones lol
This is the second Wilco album in as many weeks. This one is better than the last and has some good tracks. It’s enjoyable. It suffers from the same problem as the other though - there’s a fair amount of mediocre stuff that obscures the good.
I liked some of the songs but it was largely boring
What're your thoughts on Pavement? Good? You'll find lots to like here. Negative? Well, there still might be something for you here. I mean, this is a good, complete album, but it's so stripped down in that 2001 kind of way that it's not really interesting 25 years later unless you're in Just The Right Mood.
I don't know how to accurately describe the sound of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. The album is quite interesting while at the same time, quite boring. The soft-spoken lead singer's voice is monotone and, at times, whiny. I appreciated the distorted, industrial sounds and experimental aspects of the album, but I didn't particularly like any of the songs as a whole. I'll re-listen to this album at some point in the future, and maybe then I'll feel more confident in giving it a rating. For now, 3/5
I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - 4/5 Kamera - 3.5/5 Radio Cure - 3.5/5 War on War - 3/5 Jesus, etc. - 3.5/5 Ashes of American Flags - 4/5 Heavy Metal Drummer - 4/5 I'm the Man Who Loves You - 3.5/5 Pot Kettle Black - 4.5/5 Poor Places - 3.5/5 Reservations - 3/5 It's a fairly simple sad guy album that has a a slight lack of polish that makes it more endearing. There were points like on Pot Kettle Black where I could feel like they were doing something great, and then there were times when it sunk back down into generic folk rock or Americana. Overall: 3.5/5 Favorites: I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, Ashes of American Flags, Pot Kettle Black
*Some interesting tracks, some sounded Beatles-esque *At times gets too dull for a higher rating
I liked it! Didn't love his voice all the time, and it had some cacophony endings that I dislike most of the time. That said, I had already had one song on this album saved in my liked songs on Spotify, so I think that's saying something.
I had higher hopes for this knowing it's so highly regarded. It's fine? Nothing "bad" but I just don't feel anything for a lot of it. Low/mid 3?
Decent background music with some interesting compositions. Standout song for me was Radio Cure. 2.75 stars for the whole album, though.
idk about this one lowkey too old for my taste (maybe not indie enough?) still a good album just not enough to drink matcha too and pretend to read women literature too
3.5/5
Good and I can see how they have influenced other musicians afterwards, love the synths. That being said, I feel like it didn’t really have any standouts.
Meh. Dreary Alt rock.
9/11 lol
There's some great stuff in here, but it sounds somehow forced at times. Still, a few tracks I'll enjoy revisiting.
I think I would appreciate this more if I listen to it more than once. But I do not want to listen to it more than once in one day.
Nice enough album
Their most pleasant offering to me yet.
Tiene momentos interesantes, pero la experimentación no termina de cuadrar conmigo.
Tällainen 2000-luvun indierock ei taida ihan olla mun juttu, vaikka ei tämä todellakaan huono ollut. En vain kauheasti innostu tämän tyylisestä musasta.
i like the album cover! don't really care for the album itself though. certainly not bad just don't care
A solid 3. Voice reminds me a bit of Garcia.
I thought this was decent album. Instruments were good and vocals ok, but the lyrics made little sense at times.
I wasn’t blown away
No me esperaba que me gustara tanto porque me recuerda a un ex nefastillo y medio insoportable
Dull, dull, dull, but listenable. I liked the space-y noises and musicality, but none of the songs were distinguishable from one another.
A bit boring on first listen.
Sorry friends who worship this album. I have it two listens and still they only two songs I remember were War on War and Jesus Etc which were both fine. It's perfectly nice but... I didn't find it all that interesting or.memorsble.
Honestly, I can't get over the band being called wilco, it's a terrible name. I always thought it was the name of one of those awful 70s bands like smokie. Gah. Turns out it's not, so I've been avoiding them for the wrong reasons. It does also just remind me of the discount hardware shop we used to have. I think that shop was more interesting though. It was pretty ploddy, there were some alright atmospheric elements. I dunno, it just didn't capture me really. It was just on. Then it finished. It wasn't bad, but meh. A low 3.
3 stars
Melancholic and a bit boring
Okay i actually didn't mind this album, it does sound like country folk electronic molded together.
I need to give this more listens. Wilco has never been a fave, but too many great people love them to ignore, especially this album.
A lot of 3s lately, but they've just been middle of the road on first listen. I've listened to this one back in the day, but Wilco just never clicked for me. One of the best album covers though. 3/5.
Was Alright. Understated, Beta Band ish. Required a 2nd listen. 'Im The Man who Loves You' onwards stood out. Ive listened to em before Couldnt remember much about em. Like you forgot youd made Eggs, went for a poo and you have to eat em cold
Cool instrumentals but vocals are hit or miss. Many of the songs are craving some effects on his voice to make it less dry and he doesn’t really have the technical ability to cut through the mix. Jesus, Etc. and Ashes of American Flags were my favorites
No esta mal, pero se me hizo muy monotono y me aburrio en mayoria excepto por War on War y I'm The Man Who Loves You.
Calm album had some cool audio bits decent album
Loved the cover art. The album is interesting. Woudn't go back to but it was nice to listen.
Amazing album to think about your life!
A good album, but nothing that great
Liked Jesus, Etc but no others stood out
Thought I’m not really a Wilco fan, I didn’t hate this listen through and maybe I’ll check out more. Maybe.
Not my thing, but some cool stuff going on.
Started off boring and a little annoying, to the point I was wondering how I would make it through the entire album. Then, it really picked up in the middle and I was enjoying it. Then, the end reverted to boring and a little annoying. This is not a terrible album, but I can't imagine I'd listen to it again.
6/10
It was fine. I don't think I was blown away by anything. It is hipster rock of the 2000's. To me they don't really do anything that blows you out of the water. I am not sure they are even subtle enough to blow me out of the water. I have heard good things about this album but it was just okay.
Better than I remembered.
I've always found their to be a laziness sound to Wilco that just doesn't always mesh super well with me. And what's up with the song, Heavy Metal Drummer? Maybe one of the least metal things I've ever heard. 2.5 stars, rounded up
It's ok. I feel like I have heard a lot of Wilco and my life and have never been able to form an opinion about them. Maybe that means I can't find anything to keep me interested, I don't know. I put this on and forgot what I was listening to after the first 5 songs.
The longer you do this list more you start to feel like a broken record. Like I’m always anxious I sound like a moron saying the same sorta things over and over again. But honestly how many ways are there to actually describe and review an album, you are always gunna be talking about the same types of things. But that being said this is another example of an album where instrumentally I love this album, but the vocals does nothing for me. I don’t think their singer is bad, just underwhelming. But the album sonically is so sharp and consistently good. I’d be curious to see what their other stuff sounds like if it comes up.
Not sure how to feel about this one
Some good songs but it doesn't hit for me as a whole
its really chill, pretty nice ig. cant emphasize the "chill" part enough.
Not noteworthy
Bit dreary, nothing really stood out. Not for me.
Un peu trop posé pour moi mais bien
My heart says 4 but I can't find a justification
3/5
Staple from the band. I was introduced through their self titled album but need to listen to this one more...
3/5
meh, but I found one song by Wilco that I did like as a Spotify recommendation after the album was over, so I'll give it a 3
Solid but didn’t really stand out to me
not my favorite but had some good songs.
Måste lyssna noggrannare
Pretty good. 3.5/5