Sunday, February 10, 2008
Music Spotlight: Wilco
A little jazz. A little folk. A little acid-rock. Chicago-based rockers Wilco have been bending genres since the release of their debut record "A.M." in 1995. The sextet's latest effort, "Sky Blue Sky," boasts a refreshing tracklist -- from the haunting "Impossible Germany" to the breezy title track to the bluesy "Hate It Here." Frontman Jeff Tweedy is a great vocalist and a gifted songsmith with a knack for out-there rythms and impossibly catchy melodies. Wilco does have a penchant for extended jams, and some may consider this self-indulgent -- yet fans of the Grateful Dead and Phish will appreciate the quick, melodic guitar solos that comprise the jams. Listeners with greater-than-average attention spans should check out the Grammy-nominated* "Sky Blue Sky."
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