Reviews (page 8 of 14)
Alku oli lupaava, monipuolisia soundeja. Laulajan ääni ei kuitenkaan ollut paras mahdollinen, ja loppua kohden kiinnostus tähän levyyn sitten lopahti.
Kokonaisuudessaan mukavan rauhoittava albumi, jossa sellainen vuosituhannen vaihteen indiesoundi. Ajoittain hitusen puuduttava, mutta hyvä kokonaisuus!
En oikeen oo ikinä ymmärtäny näitä tämän tyylin orkestereja. Mitäänsanomatonta. Ei oikein melodiat iske ja tempo vielä vähemmän. No sivistyin
Nyt oli tuplalevyllisen verran aikamoista kuraa. Hajutonta ja mautonta mikä ei herättänyt minkäänlaisia tuntemuksia, mikä varmaan kuuluukin hajuttoman ja mauttoman tehdäkkin. Albumia kuunnellessa päässäni oli lähinnä kaksi asiaa. Yksi, milloin tämä shaiba loppuu. Kaksi, kahta surkeaa levyä ei voi osua peräkkäisille päiville.
Albumilla käytetään paljon jopa foleymaista maalailua ja se sopii tietynlaiseen mielenmaisemaan oikein hyvin. Helposti kuunneltavaa musiikkia jossa kuuluu country- ja Beatlesvaikutteet. Ei kuitenkaan sinällään mitään ihmeellistä.
For dads in flannel shirts, obviously I liked it
This album does nothing for me. Sounds like a budget Elliott Smith.
I've never really got this album or Wilco before, but found it to be a lovely listen when doing it again for this.
Na 'Oracular Spectacular' nog zo'n zeroes titel waar ik de nodige momenten mee heb doorgebracht. Deze leek wat minder goed te zijn meegegaan met de tijd. De eerste helft van de plaat - met uitzondering van de fantastisch eigenaardige opener - is op z'n zachts gezegd futloos en slap. De melodieën zijn aandoenlijk maar missen elke vorm van punch. Een dikke inkakker na 'I Am Trying to Break Your Heart'. Echter, vanaf - voor velen - hun carrièrehoogtepunt 'Jesus, Etc.' verandert de plaat en mijn mood. Het is bergopwaarts zonder terug te keren in de vallei. De teksten zijn sterk, het voelt enorm persoonlijk maar ondertussen ook enorm Americana. En waar het verschil hem in zit met de eerste helft van de plaat, is dat ze de spirit van folk rockers Neil Young en Graham Parsons te pakken hebben. Het is wat steviger, zonder dat het z'n boodschap verliest. Een welkome opkikker na een gezapige inleiding. Ze trekken die goeie bedoelingen eigenlijk door tot het einde, met sommige momenten sterker dan andere, maar nooit meer door een 'ondergrens'. En eens te meer bevestigd 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot' dat dissonantie in ordelijke muziek echt waanzinnig is. 8/10 Highlights: I Am Trying To Break Your Heart Jesus, Etc. Ashes of American Flags I'm the Man Who Loves You
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is een wonderlijk album. Een echte zeroes plaat wat aanzienlijk heeft bijgedragen aan hoe ik het geluid van de beginjaren van deze eeuw ken. Jeff Tweedy schijnt songs uit zijn mouw te schudden en kan een songtekst schrijven als hij maar 5 minuutjes heeft. Ergens zijn de songs van Wilco pakkend en toegankelijk. Er zitten altijd loopjes en melodieën in de songs die lang in je hoofd blijven spelen ("I fell in love with the drummer"). Tegelijkertijd openen ze de plaat met een dissonante track die ik in een gemiddelde luistersessie toch vaak moet doorzetten. Ja, het is goed, maar bijzonder om hier je plaat mee te openen. Het niveau vind ik verder hoog en er staan echt prachtige nummers op. Beste werk van een wonderlijke band. Highlights Radio Cure Jesus Etc I'm the Man Who Loves You
Love Wilco, love a few songs on here, but the overall artsy vibe that permeates much of this release kinda misses me.
pretty, magic, unique, special, maybe front-heavy album i hear about and see a lot but havent heard until now, gives warm vibes
Absolutely pretty and "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" is still one of the best album openers, ever.
3.1 Too Indie for my taste unfortunately but alright album. Faves: heavy metal drummer
I'm not turning into a Wilco fan or nothing, but I'm gonna save this in the 'albums to sit down and chillax to' part of my brain.
309/1001
like proto-radoiohead but sadder and more boring. it's very same-y. one song at a time is probably fine but the whole album is exhausting
While often considered one of the best indie albums of all time, I’m happy to say that I can see why *Yankee Hotel Foxtrot* is considered such a thing. It is an often gloomy and melancholic journey about love, breakups, disillusionment, and other things while sounding at times beautiful in the process. I adore the production and instrumentation on this album, it’s full of emotion and a certain atmosphere. It sounds like the album cover a little bit, haha. It’s crisp, but isn’t afraid to get more experimental when it wants to. The guitar and drums are good examples of this, I like them a lot. The occasional vocal samples are a nice add-on too. However, the vocals from Jeff Tweedy are a standout. They’re weary, full of emotion, and unique. A good example is the intro track, *I Am Trying To Break Your Heart,* with its melancholic atmosphere and abstract lyrics. *Jesus, Etc.* is a nice moodier track with great strings. *Heavy Metal Drummer* is a nice energetic poppy track, which Tweedy described as being about “the sweet yearning for an innocence that has passed.” *Reservations* is the closer and has amazing writing, and verges on ambient music. However, what I appreciate the most about this album is its lyricism and songwriting. It’s magical and pulled me in while listening to this more often than not. In short, while this may not click for everybody, I’m glad I liked this one and I’ll definitely come back to it. I’d still highly recommend it.
Mild, a bit relaxing, and nice to listen to in the car. Simple, a bit boring, and hard to pay attention to.
Just not something I’d go back to
First song was terrible, the rest of the album was catchy, groovy, and sonically interesting. 4/5
Underrated album. Good experience listening to this. Felt like the middle songs were a bit boring but the rest caught up with it.
I am Trying to Break Your Heart Kamera Radio Cure War in War Jesus, Etc Ashes of American Flags Heavy Metal Drummer I'm the Man Who Loves You- really cool groove Pot Kettle Black Poor Places Reservations There is a slow build to this album- it starts off as traditional-ish alt-country and builds to an electric rock-ish album.
I hate the Yankees.
it was alright, the start was slow and would probably have turned me off if not for the fact i’m doing one album a day. the middle and end of the album were more to my taste, if not something i’m likely to go out and listen to.
This is one of my favourite albums of all time. I love every note.
Yawn. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Listenable. Some great, others just okay.
Meh
Loved it.
Was pretty boring. No “bad” songs. 3 stars.
It was ok some nice songs but didnt grab me be interesting hear more from them.
Wilco were a band that had dropped out of my rotation a bit, but this album reminded me why I love them and need to listen to them more.
Chill indie ☺️
Bueno
Glad that I went back to this one with good headphones, it helped a lot. This bumped The album from a 2 to a 3. There were some good things, like an interesting use of non-instruments as instruments. However, the vocals for the most part were not good and overall there was quite a bit of repetition that was boring. Still a pretty mid album.
This one has a pretty big reputation. I can’t really say I’m too impressed by it. I’m not a big fan of Jeff Tweedy’s scratchy hipster singing voice, and the sound is pretty mopey and verging on monotonous. But there are some good songs here, and it is very well-produced, and there is clearly a vision. So I can’t love it, but I definitely can’t hate it. In the end I think the story behind the album (and its ominous release on 9/11, with that cover??) are a little more interesting than the actual album. Best song: Pot Kettle Black
Cool album title and cover artwork. I really wanted to like it more and gave it a few runs. But the boring voice messes it up for me. favourite: "Kamera", "War on War", "Heavy Metal Drummer"
This is an interesting album to me. It's much more in my vein, than some of the classic rock and hip hop albums that have been on this list. It didn't really have any songs that reached out and grabbed me. Nevertheless and notwithstanding, i can see why my indie rock sisters loved this album. Jesus Etc. was the stand out song for me. It would be a background album that i would put on to make people think that i'm "hip" and "cool" but i probably won't spin this just for funzies.
Agora eu entendi melhor quando eu vou dar 4 estrelas. Eu até salvei música para escutar no dia a dia. É um estilo mais atual e tem uma pegada que curto, de rock alternativo. Escutei até outras músicas dele e que delícia de rock.
So, I never really understood why people liked this band so much. People LOVE Wilco, especially in Chicago. I listened to this album and I liked it. I think maybe I just wasn't ready for them at the time. Hooray for everyone.
Second only to Sky Blue Sky in my book. So many hooks that catch in the back of my mind. Jesus, Etc. is a very personally important track that helped me reach catharsis at a pivotal moment.
Although I do like atmospheric music, this sort of calm, mellow, bittersweet songs are not exactly for me... but this album is such a vibe. It's so well produced and feels incredibly nice. Even despite the fact that I prefer more exciting music, outside of Radio Cure and War on War, I like every song here.
Det kunne helt sikkert noget. En tam Eliot Smith til tider, og andre gange bare fint nok.
Jeg får vibes af både Elliot Smith, Radiohead og Pavement. Om den er det Indie mesterværk den er udråbt til er jeg ikke helt afklaret på endnu. Men den vokser for hvert lyt (har lyttet den lidt for nogle år siden) og den skal lyttes mere fremover. Det bliver til et lille 5 tal. Måske bliver det revideret inden projektet er færdigt. Måske ikke.
I quite like this one, it feels like something I would discover myself. A bit boring at times but in general really enjoyed it. A solid 4 that I will definitely come back to. Highlights: Jesus, Etc. and Heavy Metal Drummer
Pretty cool vibes but the random sounds don't help much.
This is a good indie album. No notes on particular songs but I need to check this one out again.
solid album, enjoyed a lot of songs
A good album, I liked Radio Cure and Heavy Metal Drummer the most.
Starting on 4 stars for this one, because while I did like it, I think there's a lot more here for me to chew on for a while. Much noisier and weird than I had anticipated, but still lyrical and understated. Gonna run through this a few more times before I have a final statement, but it's compelling enough for me to want to do that.
v nice, belleville ill represent!
I like indie stuff but this did nothing for me. Didn't hate it, but nothing really cought me or stood out
I’ll admit on first listen this album sounds quite bland. It took me a few listens to scratch the surface to find that there js so much texture, and clever catchy chord progressions that draw you back. It’s really laid back and calm but it is a very clever album.
I think the album has great moments and a lot of atmosphere. However, it's a bit low energy for me with some exceptions.
Meandering early 00's indie pop. Gets much more interesting and musically experimental in the latter half of the record, with "Pot Kettle Black" being a particular standout for me. Refreshing, novel, and profound for the time period, but Jeff Tweedy has the ignoble distinction of being copied ad infinitum because of this record. I still think Uncle Tupelo was better.
I would consider this to be as mid of an album as mid can be Best Song: Jesus, Etc Rating: 5.0/10 3 Stars
in oregon if you don't like wilco they are legally allowed to kill you
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is Wilco's fourth album, and the best selling album of their career. The album met with near-universal critical praise, and is regarded as the band's best work. The band's label, Reprise, refused to release the album, because they were unhappy with the product. The band acquired the rights, and later released it through Nonesuch Records. Jeff Tweedy writes engaging songs is a folk/country rock vein. They add electronics and a range of supporting instruments to create their version of alt-rock.
Poor man’s radiohead, love it
What Radiohead might sound like if they didn’t suck
Rock, 2001 -> 2
Ei kiinnosta, en kysynyt, ota RA'AN KIROUS! 𓀀 𓀁 𓀂 𓀃 𓀄 𓀅 𓀆 𓀇 𓀈 𓀉 𓀊 𓀋 𓀌 𓀍 𓀎 𓀏 𓀐 𓀑 𓀒 𓀓 𓀔 𓀕 𓀖 𓀗 𓀘 𓀙 𓀚 𓀛 𓀜 𓀝 𓀞 𓀟 𓀠 𓀡 𓀢 𓀣 𓀤 𓀥 𓀦 𓀧 𓀨 𓀩 𓀪 𓀫 𓀬 𓀭 𓀮 𓀯 𓀰 𓀱 𓀲 𓀳 𓀴 𓀵 𓀶 𓀷 𓀸 𓀹 𓀺 𓀻 𓀼 𓀽 𓀾 𓀿 𓁀 𓁁 𓁂 𓁃 𓁄 𓁅 𓁆 𓁇 𓁈 𓁉 𓁊 𓁋 𓁌 𓁍 𓁎 𓁏 𓁐 𓁑 𓀄 𓀅 𓀆. petronas towers vai mitkä ihmeet kansilehdessä.. hyvin samanlainen albumi kuten eilen paitsipa tälläkertaa vähän parempi laulaja ja heti huomaa eron. hyväksyttävää laiskaalörpöttelyä.. toki ei hyvää! väärinkäytetään tekniikkaa liikaa mutta annetaan pikkupojan haaveilla isoista lavoista.. annetaan propsit mutta siis tullaan myös takaisin todellisuuteen sieltä haavemaailmasta: aivan ppaskaa musiikkia. mutta opittua tästä tuli. paljon opittua tuli tästä. jesus jne
very interesting…some of the songs felt very indie folk but some of them had these insanly creative electronic elements, and some were cold and ambient. not sure what to think, but i enjoyed it a ton, easy 5 stars, the creativity and noise on this record is unlike anything ive heard.
27/1089 - Instrumentals sounded cool on the first song but then the voice came in and I was immediately disappointed. The singer is consistently flat throughout all of the songs, and the instrumentals become a lot more boring and passive. "Jesus, Etc." was alright though.
First song was a bit experimental. Rest of album so far (up to Jesus, etc.)is pretty mellow. Folky rock. Fun record. Getting really weird at the end. Overall great record by a solid band.
Modern Classic
I don’t get the hype. Likeable tunes with a bit of ambient noise here and there, but gosh is this thing easy to ignore. I Am Trying to Break Your Heart will forever be excellent, though.
I love everything about this record. The instrumentation is weird and sorry of broken. The vocals are unsure delicate. Even the story of this records failure to be released by WB, leading to the band releasing this on their own. This record shouldn't work. But it's a classic piece of Americana. It's one of my favorite records of all time.
It was much more alternative and experimental than I expected, but I only had a passing familiarity with Wilco. I think I liked it
Jesus, Ect and the other songs
I've always been obsessed with Heavy Metal Drummer. Solid album.
I thought I was going to like this album a lot more than I did. There's lots of potential but the execution is lacking. I thought it'd be peaceful like a Bon Iver album or something but it was actually kind of stressful with all of the dissonance. I also don't particularly care for the lead's voice. There are some OK songs but overall a disappointment. 4.5/10 (2.25/5)
Calm and quiet, easy listen but requires few listens to fully appreciate it. Mix between folk and soft rock. Good record overall.
No listening notes, huh? Hm. Well let's not read too much into that. Really solid record. I am trying to break your heart is such a great track - but I actually think his acoustic version is FAR better. Genuinely - i've listened to that track like 5 dozen times. Jesus is objectively dope. Pot Kettle Black is an absolute banger of a track. Jeff truly is a master songwriter and I don't think gets the love he deserves in the modern day songwriting sphere. I mean he's been writing for 25+ years and still churns em out. His last full length album has a few really great tracks on there - though I don't think the album got a ton of love. Overall - really solid 4. Good and easy listening
I like the way they used dissonance, and the complexity and rich instrumentation on some of the tracks. But I think it might take a few more listens to understand this one properly. The first track is the main highlight upon first listen (I Am Trying To Break Your Heart).
I mean its alriiight
Summerteeth clears
It's not my type of sound? Sleepy, but not energetic? But also doesn't have the vibes that other sleepy songs have, e.g. mazzy star, nick drake. I suppose its ok. The second half of the album gets better,
An easy 5 for me. I know I say this a lot, but for a while this was one of my favourite albums. A perfect example of clever, alt US indie. Amazingly their record label hated this and sacked them, not long after it got picked up by a rival and became a huge hit. Wilco were the first band I ever saw live that told the audience to put their phones away. Love them for that. Anyway, this is and always will be an incredible album for me!
Feel like I've seen Wilco on things like Primavera line up posters, a vague awareness without ever hearing a song. After one listen of the album I haven't made my mind up yet. I guess you'd say it was indie? There were some really good bits but I felt the general vibe that tied the whole thing together was a bit bland. I suspect this is one of those that properly clicks after a few listens but I'd still say I enjoyed it at this point.
A lot of this list is utter dross, but the main reason of doing this, discovering new music, every now and then brings something special. This album is superb. I remember the album Wilco did with Billy Bragg, Mermaid Avenue, and in retrospect I slightly undermarked it, as I still listen on the reg a few years later. I thought, though, that it was mostly Billy, and so I had medium hopes this would be decent. Much of the album is quite conceptual, reminds me of Death Cab or a mellow My Morning Jacket. I can easily go for mellow indie. But the range of instruments used by Wilco, and the variety of the atmosphere created (whilst still being cohesive), makes this very interesting. The lyrics are nice too, and the singing not intrusive and generally matches what's going on with the rest of the music. Best tracks: I Am Trying To Break Your Heart (gets better after repeated listens, wasn't that into it first time round), War on War, Jesus Etc., Heavy Metal Drummer, I'm The Man Who Loves You, Pot Kettle Black, and Reservations. A very, very easy 5.
Only know Wilco from that album we had with Billy Bragg ages ago. Wasn't convinced by the opening track, but enjoyed it as it went on. At the start it kinda reminded me of beck.... There were a period of tracks around the middle though that I really enjoyed though, reminiscent of the shins. Highlights: War on war Jesus etc Ashes of American flags Heavy metal drummer 4, probably be back
“Jesus Inc.” is one of my favorite songs ever. If all the songs had the same affect on me this would be the easiest 5 of the list, but somewhere a little past halfway through the album, no matter how much I try to remain focused, my mind wonders. Whether that’s a reflection on my patience level or the album itself is a subjective take. This album is really, really good, despite my ADHD ways. 3.8/5
A very good indie rock album focusing on perception of yourself, lying and relationships! It also goes into topics like the war, and patriotism. Great album front to back.
So so expected more
7/10
Great album
Calming. I like how the title uses the NATO phonetic alphabet. I really gotta learn the full alphabet...
Loved this in highschool, my dad loved this when he was in his 20s, is it that good not reeeally but do I fuck with it? Yup. Pot kettle black!!!
First half was bad, second better. If I could give 2.5 I would.
Never really gave Wilco much attention.
I don't understand this album
Great background music.
Definitely the best argument I’ve heard yet for the existence of Wilco. Unlike what I’ve previously heard from the band, there are plenty of unusual sonic textures going on, and some jaunty tunes to boot. Jesus, Etc. is a bit of a gem. Talk of this being a ‘masterpiece’ are pushing it, though. 3 / 3.5
Not to be confused with legendary pub rock guitarist Wilko Johnson or the budget British household goods store, this is a band that seems to be held in high regard by some music fans. It started promisingly with some experimental noodling, but then I found it washing over me and not leaving much of an impression. I saw them described as a Rustbelt Radiohead but on this evidence they are more of a Chicago Coldplay.
I vaguely knew they existed, never bothered to listen to them and... I was probably fine this way. This is pretty bland, very standard and forgettable indie rock.
This is the only Wilco album I really know and I always say I'm gonna deep dive into their discography and always end up just putting this on. However, this time I'm actually gonna do it! ... maybe....
I bought this album in 2001 on the back of a glowing review. And I got it home and listened to it once and returned it to the shop. In those days there were some CD shops that would let you exchange something you didn't like, as long as it was still in perfect condition. And up until today, I didn't even remember anything about it. So when I opened the generator this morning, my heart sank a bit. But I am committed to the challenge and was determined to give it a fair crack. Well, I'm torn between glad that I did, and feeling foolish for not being more patient with it in 2001. Because this is a fine record, and I've missed out on 20+ years of having it in my collection. I can't even remember what I exchanged it for. Yes, it takes a long time to get going, and not just at the outset, but a number of tracks are slow and difficult and it loses its momentum a few times. Acknowledging that I should've been more patient with it is to stress that this album DOES require patience. They were not afraid to build up the layers one by one, painstakingly constructing dramatic tension slowly and deliberately and wringing every last trick out of the studio to paint shadows, glimmers of light and echoes of colour that you have to sit with and focus on in order to fully appreciate. At times it's the sonic equivalent of looking at a pointillist painting; if you sit too close, you'll just see disparate dots, but if you sit too far back, you lose the detail and atmosphere. With this one, I found that having it on in the background caused it to slip by; it needed to be listened to, rather than heard. This is probably where I went wrong in 2001. I was only a teenager, to be fair. There are times I'd like to have heard them hone in on one idea rather than drop it into another idea and bounce them off each other. It's deceptively experimental for something that on the face of it, feels like a very cookie-cutter turn-of-the-millennium indie album at first. I don't feel like there are tracks here I want to add to a playlist and listen to to death, but when I have an hour free, I'll definitely listen to the whole thing again. I'm sure there are details I've still missed, even after three listens in 48 hours. I'm certainly interested enough to have a dabble in the rest of the catalogue too. So thanks, Wilco, for waiting 23 years for me to truly find this album. Sorry I wasn't quite as patient with you. But let's be honest, that 7-minute opener is really pretty heavy going.
Yeah this is definitely my favorite yet. Though it’s probably a 4/5 and the others 3/5 so I’m going to see if I can move those down. Just checked and can’t. But just for the record this is a STRONG 4. I really enjoyed this. Back half of the album has some stellar hits. I was particularly fond of Heavy Metal Drummer
Good. Relaxed.
Definitely watched the documentary about the making of this album with my brothers back in the day, buy I haven't listened to the full thing in years (Heavy Metal Drummer shows up on a lot of my playlists). Anyway, sure in 2025 this is catnip for millenial dads recovering from craft beer dependency, but it's still a very nice album that I was happy to revisit today.
Jag har vid flera tillfällen försökt starta upp förhållanden med Wilco men det har aldrig riktigt klickat. Det finns absolut egenskaper jag gillar men också något som jag inte älskar. Jag har lyssnat på denna skivan förut och det är absolut inte dåligt men jag tappar intresset vid vissa tillfällen. 3 av 5.
Var kanske på fel humör, men tyckte det var astråkigt
Isch de Wilco eigentlich im Gfängnis? Will de Siech isch ide 30erzone ganz härt ah mir verbiigraaset mit sim Yankee Hotel I don't give a Fuckxtrot.
yankee hotel foxtrot, cooler album name, au s cover, brutalisch und schlicht kombiniert, interessant :) Es isch es klare Fall vum ne Sailor album, mir vergisst d ziit aber au biz d Lieder selber wäred em lose. Und glichzitig au würki es paradebispel vum ne 3er, smooth aber au nöd erregend. Nervt nöd, aber au nöd Spassüberfluetig. Was sell mer dadezu eno meh sege? YHF? what is that Anderi album name vorschläg: Charlie Delta Golf Kilo Tango Sierra Lima Bravo Whiskey Zulu Echo Papa Oder biz us de Reihe tanzend Ketchup Mayo Bravo? Aber für das heds doch zwenig glieferet. 3 Alphas für Wilco
experimentell ah gwüsse stelle chammer dem herr sicher nöd abschlah vorallem die schöne ohrfick moment am schluss vo parne tracks wo mich realisiere lah hend dasi evt es bizeli zlut musig gloset han? - wie hend ihr das so erlebt? anyways mengisch hettsmer gfalle, mengisch hani so im letschte drittel gskipt es chunt wies chunt ober nachane namal wilco nacheme zwei sterndli review, i doubt it
woah stelled eu vor ich wär gester im zug gsässe und hett bi mittelfestem rege chönne us‘m fenster chönne luege, hetti mad ghittet das album d‘alternative isch gsi uf‘m bürostuehl sitze und mir selber zueluege wie en masterclass vomne flattersatz performt wird, au nöd schlecht wilcome to the club of 3* albums wär mentig gsi hettis vilicht sogar für 4 glanget edit: han die gspeicherete lieder hüt morge bi mittelfestem räge im tram nomal glost und han au ziitewiis us‘m fenster gluegt, foxtrot alpha november tango alpha sierra tango india sierra charlie hotel gsi
Скукота Даже если это просто спокойная музыка, в ней я не смог найти ничего интересного для себя
Not bad. Enjoyed some of it. Not something I’ll regularly turn on though
This is both incredibly boring, and manages to be intensely frustrating by having several tracks that are almost good.
more than 3.5 less than 4 so 4.
sublime
Wilco always bores the pants off me for some reason. I have never been able to get into them. I’ve seen them in concert twice and nothing. I thought this would be a good chance to give them another shot.just doesn’t connect with me. Too mellow.
First impression: WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT This isn't great so far. I had to skip to the next track ⅔ of the way through the first song. Track 5 seemed substantially better to me, but still was just OK This would probably be alright if they were just an instrumental band
Overrated band, overrated album, overrated music.
I never got into this one as much as some may have which is why I don’t have the same affection/nostalgia but still a great one.
I had a short lived love affair both Wilco. I enjoyed the relisten.
The second best album to come out in the new millennium. This album is a masterpiece and for some reason makes me tear up at the oddest of songs (Ashes Of American Flags, Kamera, Jesus Etc.). I never get tired of any of these songs and there is zero filler in this, even the long outro of Reservations is appreciated for some time to think about the beautiful piece of art I am happy to have experienced.
N/a
Pretty good. I like the vocals
Love this album so much. It’s all about the production; just those dry and crispy guitar bits with the lush vocals and strings…the way this album *sounds* deserves 5 stars and that’s not even talking about the songs. Must-listen #66.
Schwacher Start, starkes Ende!
me encanta!
Ez jóóó
I love this album! Had it on repeat for ages when it came out. Wilco were one of the groups to usher in this mixing of alt country with indie pop. And they were great at it. It’s a genre defining album for this mix of country song writing and indie production and soundscapes giving us the best of both worlds - honest beautiful songwriting with a host of interesting intricacies to keep surprising the listener. Four stars, I love this album, it's not a top 100 of all time though.
Musically well produced and kind of interesting, but also pretty snooze worthy, like if Eels and Beck had a really boring baby.
Surprised from the comments that many find this boring. This is a great album - stretching the band (perhaps to breaking point) and delivering some really fine songs.
Unremarkable 1/5
I’m finally at an age where I really appreciate this album. It’s great.
Track 1: nostalgic, struggle with his voice pitchiness. Can see how this influenced lots of my fave high school bands Track 2: very the Shins Track 3: Radiohead. Lol just saw it’s called radio cure. skipped, not enough going on Track 4: acoustic with buzzy synths, drum beat I could probably play and a simple piano line. Feels classic. Jesus etc - saved song. Feels classic Ashes of American flags - bit of a downer not for me but also old national I’m the man who loves you - meh Pot kettle black - enjoy listening but wouldn’t want to listen again 3rd and 2nd last track not for moi Reservations - good not great Overall useful album to see the influence of 2000s indie rock but nothing that hugely stands out 20 years later
Used to be an album I enjoyed, but listening back, I didn't so much
One of the all time greats!
A real grower of an album. For me it took a few good listens to really uncover everything taking place, but it’s so worth it! And I feel like it just gets better and better by the end. Don’t give up on what seems like a mellow album, listeners! So good.
So. Incredibly. Boring. Do insomniacs know about this album?
Pleasant
I Am Trying, sounding messy at first. i’m thinking it’s improv. Vocal melody is going nowhere. Some sad and sweet lyrics. The vibe of this song is that disinterested teens are in a music lesson. just playing whatever they can get their hands on. Kamera, right rhythm section. Feels like the teens have locked in. I like this it’s fun to walk to. Radio Cure, this is sad. The drum is really going through me in a good way. “Cheer up honey, i hope you can” is devastating. War on war, makes me think of the kinks but modern production, in a great way. “you have to learn how to die, if you want to want to be alive”. Great lyric. Jesus etc., best yet! so chilled. “our love is all we have honey”. It’s a very beautiful love song, realism mixed with romance. my fave so far. Ashes, “all my lies are always my wishes” is powerful and actually made me wonder if i’m the same. “I would like to salute, the ashes of American flags” feels disturbingly fitting for the current state of the country in Jan 2025. Heavy metal Drummer, the intro made me have a visural reaction. I fear everyone has loved a drummer at some point, so fair comment. Missing innocence, another feeling every human has. I love the space alien noises going on. This song feels nostalgic to me even on first listen. Im the man, again the kinks?? i like it. guitar work is fab (except the solo, im picky about them and this one isn’t for me) and drums are solid. The vocal backgrounds, loving them. Pot Kettle Black, this song could have been on an album by the artist Finneas that was put out in 2024. And I really like it. It’s nonsense lyrics that make sense?? love that. Truly the melody of this one i’m sure has been recreated over and over. Like i’ve heard “versions” of this recently. Very solid indie track. Poor Places, major beatles energy by half way through. They do it very well though. The album reference coming more into the foreground as it gets more and more intense is great. Stress signals are popping off. Really distorted guitar and beeping and just a wall of sounds. Like that one a lot. Reservations, the opening lyrics are heartbreaking, ending with “I’ve always told lies for love”. Everyone has, to someone or to ourselves at some point. It grows to be about knowing when it’s the one though, even if everything else in life isn’t stable. That’s your person, no second guessing. Ooop half way through, but sounded like the ending? I feel like we are back full circle, this is the same teens in music class but they’re better at working together to blend the random instruments they’re using. I love some of them, they are sweet and sad but for me he isn’t doing much with melody, yeahh he does well for his range it’s just not that big of a range. And for me to want to re listen I need more vocal dynamic going on, I want a strong singer at the front. Not completely fair but it’s who I am. I really hope they’re doing well, don’t know why i feel the need to say that but there you go. Solid 3.
Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot Really good album to listen! There's a lot of elements of what makes this album really unique, also the fact that it has a lot of depth into the lyrics and the messages that they try to convey to the audience. This album is so complex that there's rarely one genre to categorize it, it combines so many genres into one and somehow it works. Overall, this is REALLY great! 1.- I Am Trying to Break Your Heart = 10/10 2.- Kamera = 8/10 3.- Radio Cure = 9/10 4.- War on War = 8/10 5.- Jesus, Etc. = 9/10 6.- Ashes of American Flags = 9/10 7.- Heavy Metal Drummer = 7/10 8.- I'm the Man Who Loves You = 9/10 9.- Pot Kettle Black = 7/10 10.- Poor Places = 10/10 11.- Reservations = 10/10 FINAL SCORE: 8.7/10
Instant classic!
Love this album, love Wilco. Can be a bit slow in parts but the country/alternative fusion is fun. Highlights: Jesus etc. Heavy Metal drummer and Man Who Loves You. 4.5/5
Every time I listen to this, and it has been a while, I always think it’s going to be way over hyped. But then as I listen it always grows on me. It builds throughout whilst remaining interesting, should listen to Wilco more
I don't like the vocals. Sound like he's uninterested and bored the whole time. And besides he could really use a touch of a pitch correction software. For now I'm trying to appreciate the music behind his voice. It tries to be experimental and I appreciate that. But sounds too much like if all the songs were composed with an acoustic guitar and the rest of the musicians had to figure out what to play around it. Everything it's just...... Bland. Boring. At the end, nothing from this album got me excited.
This is one of the favourite albums I have listen to on this app. Exactly the vibe I am looking for.
An ok, if not a little boring indie record. Mostly inoffensive and safe, but does have one notable highlight. Meandering and boring. Best Tracks: - Jesus etc Worst Tracks: - I'm The Man Who Loves You - Poor Places - Reservations Rating: 3/10
This is an album that I have heard about for a long time as it features two of my favorite buildings from my city. I was kind of underwhelmed as it is not really my type of music. I have heard some songs before due to the locally known album art.
A solid album with some truly brilliant highlights.
Enjoyed it more than I anticipated. Had some sonically interesting songs.
I want to like this band. Wilco is probably one of those one-song-per-album band for me. I don't like that about our relationship, but this album was a struggle.
it’s not for me
Never really loved this album
Not for me. A few good ones, the chill ones. ASssj
I always want to like this album more than I do. I think Jeff Tweedy is in Dylan land, both the good (amazing song writer) and bad (a voice which is, um, distinctive). I think I would give this a 4 for the songwriting and a 2 for the performance. Check out a great cover of I Am Trying to Break Your Heart by JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound. *chef's kiss*
Mid, talented musicians, but interestingly I prefer the Billy Bragg & Wilco stuff to any of the Wilco stuff I’ve heard.
So, this is Pavement when they “grow up” right? A little more country and more mellow? I think this one is very overrated. I’d much rather listen to “No Depression” by Uncle Tupelo.
I have never been able to get into Wilco. People love them, I always kinda thought they were milquetoast-y and boring- kinda like if Weezer did an “Unplugged” album. We will see…. Yup, that is my overall take on this album -- good musicians, but boring and milquetoast decisions ruin most of my enjoyment of the music
Good stuff! brings back the memories
I thought it was a little boring at first and was really hoping it would change, and wow it did. really like some of the songs in the middle of the album, and the closing parts are also nice.
Totally a triumph of music making, although I somehow just can't get super excited about Wilco. Maybe it's the low-emotion lyrics. Still, much respect!
Indie? Teils rockig, teils experimentell, teils melodisch, teils kakophonie. Ganz cool. Nice Story dass das Label das Album kacke fand und die es 4free ins Netz gestellt haben und es das erfolgreichste wurde. 4,5/5 erinnert mich bisschen an Strokes (nicht Ellie erzählen)
Can’t lie, I couldn’t even finish the whole album. The melodramatic misery that I just put myself through for 30 minutes gave me a headache. This website could probably become 1000 generated albums and get rid of this one.
These songs really grow on you over time. First time I heard the album I found it quite boring, then I found myself enjoying I'm The Man Who Loves You. This listen out I really enjoyed Heavy Metal Drummer and a few others. However, on the whole the songs are just a bit slow paced for me and the singers voice can get a bit boring. Great live band though.
One of my favourite albums
A trailblazer for the genre, it’s just not my genre
standard meh American indie "rock"
Interesante propuesta, pero...
Chill relaxed listening
5 star album from a 5 star band. The best album of the 2000s? Probably. Nothing beats the scene in the Sam Jones documentary when Tweedy and Jay Bennett are trying to mix Ashes of American Flags into Heavy Metal Drummer and struggling to communicate their respective ideas. A great rock moment, a great human moment. RIP Jay Bennett. This is a magnificent record.
Manages the tricky balance of being at once ingenious/completely original and thoroughly entertaining (best illustrated by easy segue from "Ashes of American Flags" to "Heavy Metal Drummer"). It's emotionally versatile, musically rich and aesthetically multi-dimensional (tight pop-rock songs and high-arty sonic sculptures mix easily and effectively -- see transition from "Pot Kettle Black" to "Poor Places"). It's also highly sophisticated in terms of engineering and production. One couldn't stop listening to this in the early days of the 21st century and it remains a high-water mark of the last few decades (as well as an all-time example of a record company self-owning/self-punking/self-pwning or whatever we called it back in 2001). And how impressively has Wilco built on that platform of freedom to evolve, expand, and more deeply engage a large and already deeply committed fanbase. A timeless sort of artifact, it feels every bit as advanced and relevant and interesting, and the ending of "Reservations" is music making of ambitious intent and deep, powerful beauty – a fully worthy and all-time great closer for an album of (borderline) world-historic import and influence.
Midrange. Not really my thing overall.
Ok
Decent but at the same time it feels like I've listened to it, doesn't feel too original.
The album's alright, it's a non-aggressive indie rock, but I just couldn't held my attention to it. It doesn't feel too interesting.
I love this album de la primera a la última canción!
Not my favorite of theirs. But a good, somber album.
listened to again it's just so lovely
Unbearably boring
Obvious references are Radiohead and Flaming Lips but YHF leans less heavily on studio tricks than either of those bands. Compared to Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots it has clearer provenance and compared to Kid A it is a lot more accessible. The trade-off is that it's more boring than either of those records. I Am Trying to Break Your Heart begins with a pleasant musique concrete hum which continues in one form or another throughout the album. There's a nice contrast between the warm and fuzzy guitar tone and hum and the story of regret. Kamera is an indie rock song and it would be fine if I turned on the radio with friends in the car to find it playing. Radio Cure starts with quite a nice tense acoustic guitar strum but occasionally swells into a twee pop thing at odds with the message about a long distance relationship. The single War on War is a fun and upbeat number with a climax that pays tribute to Sonic Youth. Jesus Etc. starts a bit more interesting with a lounge number with surrealist lyrics and a fiddle. Ashes of the American Flag is indie sludge that shows you everything that was wrong with music in the 2000s. The other single Heavy Metal Drummer has the best studio work, with breaks and a heavy synthetic bass line in the chorus making it the rare Indies song that you could dance to. I'm the Man Who Loves You keeps the energy going with a country tinged song with simple yet effective lyrics and some great brass. Pot Kettle Black is a pretty standard indie pop number which does nothing for the album. Mellotrons are nice I suppose. Poor Places again channels Sonic Youth with lyrics that could have come straight out of Thurston Moore mouth before a pop resolution which morphs into a kind of cool instrumental vamp and then back to noise. Reservations is a ponderous and overwrought love song which is entirely skippable. The final three minutes of slow piano chords and the ubiquitous radio noises are fine but won't win any awards for sound design. As an unrepentant jungle and IDM freak I was surprised by how often the overdubs and abstract stuff in the album felt like it took away from the story telling. I know the album is full of radio themes but why? There are flashes of brilliance and a few songs which I'd put on a mixtape for my girlfriend but ultimately this isn't earth shattering. On the one hand what they did to secure the master and self release on the internet was super cool, but I think if a label had a bit more control and cut the length by 15-20 minutes this could have been a 4.
We heard another Wilco album last week, so this one was more of the same but not as interesting to me. The first half of the album seemed slow and boring. The second half was better in my opinion.
The more I listened to this album, the more I enjoyed it. 😉 Each track is worth knowing, and going back to hear again.
This album cover looks like one I'd create. Good font. Not too visually complex. 5/5 album cover. The tracks are eh. This album has mad acclaim, but I still don't like Tweedy's voice. It's too generic! How can I get into a generic voiced singer?! The lyrics are just OK. This feels a bit like a Death Cab for Cutie album but with worse lyrics, worse singing, and more creative (and usually better) instrumentation. The line "there's a war on" always read as British to me, but now I've learned (thanks to American Wilco) that it's just old-timey. 'Jesus, Etc' is a good song title, I'll give 'em that. 'Poor Places' started strong and ended with an aural assault! More like Alpha Hotel Hotel >:(
Challenging yet deeply powerful—Yankee Hotel Foxtrot creates an atmosphere that’s both haunting and beautiful. It takes a truly great songwriter to make these songs work so effortlessly despite their dissonance and experimental edge. The album feels raw and unpolished in the best way, drawing you in with its vulnerability. It’s hard to explain, but there’s something about it that feels deeply personal, like it was made to resonate with moments you can’t quite put into words.
I remember listening to this in the past and I didn’t like it much at the time, but this time around was different. There were a couple songs where I kind of lost interest, but I found most of them very enjoyable. Creative indie with good lyricism and catchy hooks. War on War and Heavy Metal Drummer both stood out. I will definitely revisit soon.
Discordant intro that makes me want a bit more. Like the sound, songs feel slightly drawn out at times. Artsy to be artsy, like it was made as an itunes exclusive for Ipod launch. Chill vibe despite the discordance liked how it all came together, sum is better than the parts, not sure how replayable just one song is, what do I add to my lib?
It was good, but didn't get me like I was hoping it would. I've heard so much about this album being amazing - maybe a re-listen is needed?
Blah
The album equivalent of getting blueballed. Some of the songs are such a bore to listen to, but then it gets -really- interesting... Only to have it end immediately. It is relaxing to listen to, but for an album that is supposed to be influential, I was expecting more.
This one sent my spotify down a wintery bout of self-reflective music. And I do not mind that. I will have to listen to some more Wilco when this is done. Though it is hard to put my finger on why.
Fuck it. This gets to be my first 5 star album. I received this album the day I left for Florida so I got to listen to it on the airplane ride which was perfect because I have always associated this album with travel. In the past I've rated this one lower but I enjoy it more and more every time I listen to it. Theres so many amazing songs on here such as "Heavy Metal Drummer", "War on War", and of course "Jesus, Etc." which is by far my favorite Wilco song. Its just a pleasant listen from start to finish! Favorite track: Jesus, Etc. 4.5/5
I have friends who swear by Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Even non-indie fans connect with it, and I envy that. Heralded as a landmark in indie rock, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot blends experimental production, emotional songwriting, and Americana to define Wilco’s career. Often seen as a perfect blend of ambition and accessibility, it captures post-9/11 disillusionment (“Ashes of American Flags”) and themes of resilience (“Jesus, Etc.”), reflecting the era’s uncertainty. The album marked Wilco’s departure from alt-country, incorporating avant-garde textures and experimental rock. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot blends these elements seamlessly. “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart” features lush orchestration, while “I’m the Man Who Loves You” injects raw emotional energy into its experimental framework. The balance of dissonance and melody makes it rewarding. Jeff Tweedy’s voice is key to the album's emotional weight. On “Kamera,” his melancholic delivery adds depth, while his weary yet hopeful tone on “Jesus, Etc.” enhances the song's resonance. His understated delivery allows both lyrics and instrumentation to shine, creating a deeply personal yet experimental experience. The album’s release saga only adds to its mystique. Reprise Records dropped it, deeming it uncommercial, and Nonesuch picked it up. Ironically, Warner paid twice for the same album—a testament to Wilco's perseverance. I came to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot later than most, so maybe the magic had already faded. On paper, it should be right up my alley, and each listen reveals its strengths. But I haven’t felt the deep emotional connection others have. Why? Part of it may be timing. When I first heard it, I was deep into more abrasive music. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot felt more subtle, asking me to meet it halfway, and I wasn't ready for that. I also unfairly dismissed the alt-country label, associating it with traditional Americana sounds I wasn’t drawn to. Wilco pushed past that, but I didn’t recognize it at the time. There’s also Wilco’s cult status in the U.S., which doesn’t quite have the same weight in Europe. My American friends speak about them with reverence that doesn’t quite translate over here. It’s a subjective feeling, but I can't ignore it. Did/Do I own this release? No. Does this release belong on the list? Yes, it’s a defining album in early 2000s indie rock, blending experimentation with deeply personal storytelling. Would this release make my personal list? At present, no. Will I be listening to it again? Yes, I want to spend more time with it. Each listen brings new appreciation, but I sadly haven’t fallen in love with it yet.
An indie classic. I’ve never gone hard for this one, but it’s well known for a reason.
Not bad, just a bit boring.
I do not know what the hype about Wilco is all about. Super depressing, uncomfortable vibe; tuneless meanderings through maudlin manchild minutiae.
I liked this a lot. Would listen to it again, and might give it a higher rating on a re-listen.
good ideas in here. bad vocals.
This seems like something that I should like more than I did… it probably came to me on the wrong day. Will need to revisit
Not terrible. Interesting songs and I'm one who quite likes Jeff Tweedy's singing voice but I don't think it's as good as critics suggest. It all feels slightly flat.
It was ok, I guess.
I actually really enjoyed this album. I think younger me would have enjoyed it more. I'm like debating between a 3 and a 4. On one hand, the album as a whole felt really well put together. On the other hand, I don't think there's any real singles I can pull from this record that I would listen to again on their own, but I definitely think I'd listen to the album again. I found myself vibing a lot throughout the album. Maybe I'll regret it later, but I'll give it 4/5
To date, Wilco is the best artist I had heard of but never got around to listening to. The album cover is dope, too—Marina City FTW!
Like Beck, minus the hooks or sense of humor
Indie music with a short-wave radio sound to it. I like the idea in theory but still found the album boring in practice. Rating:
i am trying to break your heart - i like the drums, it sounds like tins. the piano is fun as well kamera - happy sounding radio cure - reminds me of the beach war on war - sounds like panchiko but funky jesus, etc - I like the guitar, stoney ashes of american wigs - end of movie sounding heavy metal drummer - cool i’m the man who loves you - sappy pot kettle black - chill poor places - calm reservations - fw this
Great, cohesive complete album. But it just doesn't hold the 4* energy for me the whole time. 3++.
Bit background dirge like but ok?
‘I’m the Man Who loves You’ ~ melancholy madness. The ‘Helter Skelter’ guitar lick trailed by horns was delightful. Other highlights ~ * Pot Kettle Black * Poor Places Every song is at worst, catchy + melodic / and at best, subtle classics that stand the test of time. The entire album has an effortlessness masking how incredibly complex and difficult the process must’ve been. Fantasic frenzied excellence.
Pretty sure the random sounds here and there were to make sure the lead singer didn't fall asleep during the recording
Meh
One of the classics from “back in my day”
Enjoyable, but mostly because I generally enjoy 2000s indie. I wouldn’t say it’s a standout in the genre or unique enough to be on this list, but it’s certainly not close to the worst we’ve gotten
Reminded me a lot of my brother in law. I think as a music, it takes itself very seriously but overall pleasant to listen to
This project is teaching me that I like indie rock significantly less than I previously thought.
aggressively sleepy
I don't need this in my life, but it doesn't offend. Okay, I guess…
No. Last song was good tho
The perfect album to start the new millennium and usher in a champion of the alt indie scene.
The last Wilco got a two star this is boring review. This one is marginally better thanks to fun spacy effects. Usually I can understand why other people love albums I don't. But I'm genuinely baffled by the widespread acclaim this album received, and the love in the reviews here. Fine, you do you, I'm just saying I don't get it. Update: repeat listens softened my opinion somewhat.
Another album I wouldn't give a time a day. My co worker has been trying to get me to listen to this forever. They're influenced by Pavement he says. I say are we not men? Men don't listen to this estrogen rock. But alas it was me the fool and it took a generator to figure me in. F RFKJR BTW
ik they had issues with the production/distribution of the record so it was not actually written as a post-9/11 album, but that’s when it got released anyway and i think it’s extremely interesting to look at YHF as a time capsule of that moment in terms of american identity. i mean, the very first words on the record are literally “i am an american”—but then they’re immediately followed by “…aquarium drinker,” which is such a non sequitur and yet so evocative—of what exactly idk but it still evokes SOMETHING in me. (is it an aquarium-drinker who’s american, or a drinker of american aquariums, or a drinker who is himself an american aquarium…?) “war on war” (”you’re gonna lose / you have to lose”) and “ashes of american flags” are the other obvious ones but i think that kind of well-meaning anxiety, a confusion about and dissatisfaction with oneself that is mostly clumsy but has the potential to cause genuine harm, is felt throughout the whole album. or maybe that’s just what it’s like to be in your twenties*: wanting to do right by people, not knowing how exactly to do it, wishing someone would tell just tell you what to do, knowing no one will, knowing you wouldn’t listen even if they did… the music is also interesting—the electronic elements are deployed really carefully and i think that’s part of what keeps the record from sounding too dated sonically. except for “kamera,” that is unfortunately such a target/cvs song…but if that’s the album’s ‘low point’ then it’s still pretty damn good. HEAVY METAL DRUMMER BEST SONG IN THE WORLD!!! everything good that’s ever happened in the summer can fit inside it. it never ever gets old. fav tracks: radio cure; i am trying to break your heart; heavy metal drummer; i'm the man who loves you; reservations *ok i looked it up and jeff tweedy was actually in his mid-30s when they made this album. i guess i listened and connected to it first as a teenager so i split the difference in our ages….i really thought this was giving quarterlife crisis mid-to-late 20s. well whatever.
I tend to find a lot of alt/indie rock kind of samey but I think that’s probably in large part due to the influence of bands like Wilco on everyone else’s sound, so I can’t really judge Wilco for that because it’s not their fault they’ve got Sons trying to be them. The sort of alternative/casual vibe of not hitting the exact pitch of the notes took some getting used to at the beginning, but I noticed it less as we went on. I also think pitch precision would make this kind of music a little bland and personality-less so I get the stylistic choice. A lot of these were so so beautiful (”Radio Cure”, “Poor Places”), and the more energetic ones quite catchy (”I’m the Man Who Loves You”, “Heavy Metal Drummer”). Many of these will be deposited into my new Autumn playlist. That’s a category that’s been kind of growing on me lately due in part to this listening list — cozy, relaxing but not sleepy, acoustic(ish). It’s a good blend and this album does it really well while also having some interesting production flourishes. Fav tracks: Jesus, etc.; Heavy Metal Drummer; I’m the Man Who Loves You; Poor Places
I know that Wilco has been an indie darling for years. I’ve never liked them though.
What a great album! Wilco is one of those bands that has some individual songs that I adore but that never quite rose to the level of being an absolute favorite band of mine. This album, however, is consistently amazing and definitely a personal highlight.
I gave it a fair shot. Wilco remains extremely not for me, and that's fine.
I've never understood the hype around Wilco. I feel like I ought to like them given their reference points but the songs sound uninspiring and the 'experimental' bits sound tacked on to me.
I went into this album knowing nothing about Wilco, and expecting noise music or experimental rock. There was almost some hint of that, but not nearly enough to overcome the whiny, boring, indie rock sound.
So boring! Could put me to sleep.
A really great album that just has a great sound to it. The cover is iconic and the songs are just as good.
Bien
On paper I should love this. But I’ve tried to like Wilco in the past and it just doesn’t take. Some occasional good melodies but mostly I’m checked out. 2.5/5
Forgettable
A good mix of sad and boppy.
It was fine, if not a bit repetitive.
It was fine!
I really enjoyed this a lot. I see a lot of reviews saying boring, and maybe a younger me would have agreed. I would have said it's background music at best, but after absorbing it, it's so much better than that. Soft indie rock. I should hate it, but I actually found it quite an interesting listen. I really like the singer. There are guitar solos scattered throughout and they are very cool such as on 'I'm The Man Who Loves You'. 'Kamera' is a lovely little tune. 'Heavy Metal Drummer' is so damn catchy. There's a lot of atmospheric stuff here as well and a lot of the songs build very nicely. They don't quite explode into anything but that's fine because the build itself is very good. Enjoyed listening to this, and actually found time to give it a second listen and I'm glad I did as I was able to pay more attention to it. An easy 4 for me.
It sounds like there is a really cool futuristic SciFi distopian film happening outside the cafe this music is playing loudly in. Points for that. Otherwise is pretty basic dude who is almost on pitch singing. 3 stars. Would be 2 except for the above
This album is really fucking good. Most every song leaves an impression. Just everything was so well done. I got nothing else to really say about it, I don't know much else about Wilco besides the three albums on this list
empieza mid de cojones luego se pone bueno 6/10
An icon. I Am Trying To Break Your Heart is one of the all time album openers. Just an incredible song and Jeff doesn’t stop there. Jesus, etc, Kamera, Radio Cure… honestly after the opening half you’re still catching your breath by the time it all winds down. Easy 5
Sometimes I find Wilco a bit too esoteric or experimental. Not this album! Forgot how many really good songs are on this one. Jesus… feels very “Uncle Tupelo” to me (I will they’d stayed together) and I love Heavy Metal Drummer. This and the very first Wilco album are my favorites from them.
I’ve never heard this album before but was aware of it as a classic. I did like the other Wilco album we heard more than this one due to its folkier/more alt-country songs. However, Jeff Tweedy is clearly a serious and dedicated songwriter, and I do have to admire the ambition it takes to broaden a band’s sound like this. Honestly it reminded me of Smashing Pumpkins.
This sounds like an album that probably felt important in 2003. 20+ years later? Eh, it’s alright. 3/5 Highlights: Ashes of American Flags
Hmm. I know I really disliked this the first time I listened to this, but can’t really remember why. I suspect listening to Sparklehorse (entirely by chance) a day before may have something to do with this.
Hell yeah Wilco
Pretty boring
I didn't really connect with this album. I didn't dislike it, I just thought it was okay and none of the songs peaked my interest greatly. I'd say my favourite song on the album was "I'm the Man Who Love You". I will say I love the album title and the simplicity of the album cover.
I hear a lot of hype about this album, but I am not sure it really clicked with me. The vocals sound of the time - sounding between Britt Daniel and Thom Yorke. I guess it kinda sounds like if T. Rex we're a 2000s indie band. That is to say it all sounds pretty derivative to me and, other than the arrangements themselves, nothing stood out.
This was my first Wilco album I listened to and I loved it. The first half of the album has some amazing songs -- War on War, Ashes of American Flags, Jesus etc. The album looses a little luster toward the end, but I still think it's a top album for me.
3.5 check out the Bill Fay cover of Jesus etc
If I was a fan of alt-rock, I would be all over this. But I'm not, so, for me, this is just a very alright album. 3/5
Maybe one of my favorite albums of all time? Ambitious, epic and such a sound from a very specific time.
Ughh
Probably a top 25 all-time album for me, and likely only my third favorite Wilco record. Just outstanding in every sense of the word. 5+/5
i liked this! i've been meaning to listen to wilco for a long time and i'm glad i finally did. a different sound than i was expecting, and not everything was a banger, but enjoyable overall.
i recall this being a classic indie album that all my cool friends liked but that i never really listened to. it's pretty good. makes me wonder what that other wilco album is doing on this list though. favorites: i am trying to break your heart, kamera, jesus etc, heavy metal drummer
I had high hopes for this one, but it was just kind of whiny and discordant.
# Album Name: Yannkee Hotel Foxtrot # Artist: Wilco # Rating: 2/5 # Comments: Extremely average and underwhelming. I did not enjoy this one. # Top Tunes: None # Would I listen to it again? No
This is seriously dull for the most part and doesn’t really work for me. Some of the sounds are interesting, but can also come across as a bit twee. Some songs are a bit upbeat and inoffensive enough. But that's just it, it's all so soft and inoffensive. There’s no excitement to be found anywhere in here.
Sometimes clever lyrically, but I always hope for more from this group musically. There's just too often a kind of slow, plodding sameness to the songs.
Not my cup of tea
The only Wilco I've listened to before this are the two Mermaid Avenue records with Billy Bragg. You know those bands that you think you should love but just don't. I think Wilco is one of those bands for me. There were a few songs that were nice to listen to but as a whole, it didn't grab me. Favorites: Pot Kettle Black (I think because the beginning sounds like In Between Days, my favorite Cure song) Would I listen to it again? No
Solid album nothing to dislike, rock on the gentler side of things, some good lyrics. Stand out tracks: - Kamera - War on war - Jesus etc - Ashes of American flags - Pot kettle black
A lil’ boring. Very nice best song - that Jesus one
An okay listen, but just kind of blends into the background noise of life.
Wilco. 5
Wilco.
Got into some of the grooves but generally much too dismal sounding, especially for an evening packing to leave after the holidays. Not my style
Perfect background music...
This is better than I remembered it being. Maybe I've grown some!
Fantastic Wilco record. Nothing more to really say about that.
Very of the time. Neither for not against.
There's a couple songs on the album that are good, but for the most part I am not a fan of this Wilco. Sometimes I feel like I'm missing something, because the people I know who are Wilco fans, we usually have a similar taste in music.
This was an album that really did not move me much. In some songs, I didn't really like the voice of the singer, but overall nothing was horrible.
Неплохо, в зимний снежный день дома заниматься спортом под эту музыку было уютно и приятно
Not for me.
I always loved the line playing kiss covers beautiful and stoned. Doesn't get any better than that. Unfortunately the rest of the album is just pretty ho-hum. Kudos to one of my fav quirky little songs tho. Another 3.4
Every Wilco song sounds like it belongs on a low budget teen angst movie soundtrack produced for Hallmark. Except for that one song where the chant WIL-CO over and over. That one just sucks.
Found this pretty dreary I'm afraid.
Bland and ok. Nothing notable.
Amazing album.
Not exactly my style but it broadened my rock horizons and had interesting sounds.
This album was ok
Favourite tracks: I am trying to break your heart; jesus etc; heavy metal drummer; war on war
it was ok
Perfect album from start to finish and if you don’t know the background on how this album came to be it is an amazing story.
Somehow, this has never not sounded perfect to me. It never gets old, never sounds dated, and every time I put it on I end up on a months-long Wilco binge.
Looking them up on Wikipedia: they sound really up themselves. Listening to this album: they sound really up themselves.
Honestly an absolute chore to get through - this was certainly the ar retype of mopey indie boys tell you about nothing much in the most irritating tangy manner. I was told while listening to this that their Wikipedia page says "not to be confused with [UK hardware store] Wilko", and honestly would rather be buying mediocre garden furniture than listening to this album again.
this is an album that you sit down and listen to. It is not background music, you need to commit yourself to sit down and enjoy it. It is experimental, but it hooks you with incredible harmonies and beautiful instrumentation and samples. it is so close to a 5 star album that I am giving it 5. "How can i be closer yet so far away" Reservations is a perfect way to end the album
Don’t know the band so going in completely blind. Couple of okay listens, pot kettle black is pretty decent.
Musically, very enjoyable. Felt myself drifting in and out of paying alot of attention to lyrics because they never felt captivating at all and partially because I was enjoying the guitar and drums alot. Will be listening to this again, as well as more Neil Young
This is soulless and aimless pap. Hated the delivery and annunciation throughout. At times, it sounds a bit like Eels, Flaming Lips, early Beck, but pales in comparison. The overall production is pretty good. Not an album or artist that resonates with me I'm afraid.
The first song is practically unlistenable, which is a bad way to start an album. If you keep listening it gets better. But it’s trying to be too artsy with all the random noise cluttering the background.
Two stars
Some boring songs, some good songs.
There are some good songs here, but only enough for 3 stars or C+.
A blend of Americana lyrics with a new modern sound. YHF is kinda like a gateway music into the modern indie sound. For me it does t chime as much as Tweedys solo stuff. 3/5
why do some bands think cramming more poorly timed instruments in always makes for better music
Pretty pretty pretty good.
i've tried and failed to like this record many times over the years. i still hate track 1 and the record is almost *too* cohesive - many songs are great, but few stand out - but i'm excited this finally clicks with me the same way it does for so many others. for me, this scratches an itch somewhere between the twee twinkle of ipod-commercial indie and the moody introspection of a conor oberst type.
Wilco and this album are definitely something I have heard of but I couldn't have told you anything about their genre of music. This album was one I definitely enjoyed. Stripped back and a bit experimental but melodic. I think this is one of those albums that really grows on you. Already I listened to it a second time and liked it even more. Think this will be a favorite for me.
It slightly hurts me that Mermaid Avenue is on this list. Maybe one of the few times where I’d argue less is more. Just having Yankee Hotel Foxtrot would be fine. If you aren’t looking for a full deep dive, all you need from this band is right here. I’m not sure why I ever listened to this album in the first place. Or what has kept me coming back. In the back of my mind I know there’s probably something better out there I could be spending my time with. Maybe it’s my dislike towards being told the music I listen to isn’t cool. I definitely feel like a hipster when this is on, but I promise you I am not. It’s surprising, because I’ve heard enough music similar to this that I’ve actively disliked to know this is generally not my thing. In some way, the crown jewel of Jeff Tweedy’s career resonates with me in a way I have found few other albums capable of doing. This is my definitive Americana/indie rock album. The weather was so beautiful today. At least I thought it was. Very windy but not uncomfortably cold, with the slightest hint of rain coming down. Pretty gloomy, but fitting for the season. That’s sort of the way I see this album. It’s so steeped in a deep and suffocating melancholy, but there is an ever so small amount of hope coming in through the crack in the door. The light at the end of the tunnel. Something like Radio Cure is oppressively sad, and feels gray and bleak in comparison to the song that precedes it. The lyrics are really where that hipster idea comes from. A lot of what he’s saying might not have any profound meaning. But every so often there is something really good. “Distance has no way of making love understandable” and “I know I would die if I could come back new” have always stuck out to me. Reservations is particularly a song I want to talk about. It had been a while since I last heard it, so I was going in more blind than not. But it’s hard to really explain the effect it had on me. The best way I can break it down is as if the song physically expunged all of the air from my lungs. I was left feeling winded and short of breath. By no means is it a traditionally written indie rock song, but it’s a positively beautiful one. I may never really know why I continue to come back time and time again to this. But it has rooted itself deeply in my heart, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Rating: 10/10!