Customer Reviews
I want more!!! 
2008-04-21
This is a great, great album. Why? Because among other things I love John Lennon, the Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd,, 70's fusion, and music in which melody is strong. But this is not apeing. My first Wilco album, this is where I enter the fold. Very accessible and warm, but at the same time challenging, unexpected, sophisticated with moments of frightening dissonance. Fun, easy, and subtle and dark. Great music and movies always spawn controversy; that is one of the measures. Can't wait for another Wilco album with Nels Cline on guitar! Wow. I'm 50, and it is heartening that rock music continues to grow and mature. No end in sight...makes me smile.
I agree with the review by Nick....very moody....and underated 
2008-04-17
Not to rehash, the review by Nick is very good.......I couldn't agree more. That Poi Dog cd that he mentions is incredible as well...Chicago band..must be a midwest thing along with Wilco! Try 7 from Poi Dog when you get the Wilco Cd....you'll be glad you did !7
Unexpectedly Moody........the "Dark" Wilco CD... 2008-04-16
This is the Wilco CD that I really though should have followed the debut.....it's moody, rather dark, somber, and has that down feeling about it. Wilco are like the Stones of the Gen X generation, and will probably not really be honored like they should be until far after the fact......like the new Poi Dog Pondering '7' CD demonstrates, some of these true artists are making better records now than they did 15 years ago.........check 'em both out, you won't be disapointed
review: 
2008-04-07
jeff tweedy is getting a little old. too bad. this album is pretty disappointing. it's not bad, but i think my expectations were too high. i'll never get my hopes up again (just kidding, i will).
Wilco, says enough with the avante garde, here's what we do 2008-03-18
Wilco, probably deserve to be the most talked about band of all contemporary bands. Derived from a Genre creating band in Uncle Tupelo (How do the Jayhawks feel about that?)the leader, Jeff Tweedy, being the other guy in the band who, when left, alone, lost and disillusioned, outgrew his former bandmate and didn't stop until he'd nearly explored everything in terms of avant garde music, illness, breakups, narcotics and especially greatness.
Wilco's first two albums were Alt Country masterpieces, then came Summerteeth, less alt country , more Avant Garde Pop brilliance until they/Tweedy, went the full whole hog with Yankee Hotel and a Ghost is Born in terms of exploration, utilisation of the best free style instrumentatlists, Nils Cline and Glen Kotche and just plain out there stuff. I love Spiders (Kidsmoke) its an all time classic but ain't Alt Country in any shape or form.
So here comes Sky Blue Sky and its like Jeff said no!, we'll do an album that is lovely, accessible and beautiful. Its almost like Jeff suddenly reached maturity and came up with the goods. The opening track is lovely Jayhawks/Byrds like jingle jangle with expressive Tweedy lyrics and on, it goes, no ego's just band created mellow crafted tunes.
Track 3 " Impossible Germany" grabs you with its tunefulness and melodics not to mention the absolutely amazing guitar by Nels Cline. The elongated guitars augmented by astonishing percussion and the support guitars of Pat Sansone are brilliant. I have no idea what the lyrics mean, i'm guessing its something to do with the 2nd World War, or aftermatch of, but its the music that kills ya on this track. Followed up with "Sky Blue Sky" & "Side with the Seeds" absolute gems. Further on the Beatles, Dylan and all other influences are trialled, and on at least three tracks towards the end (On & On & On)it could be JL singing.
My gut feel is that if this had followed Being There and the band had expanded into Ghosts and Yankee from there, everyone would have been happy, but for me this is their best album, gutsy, relevant and brilliant.
This is the first of a triumvirate of Alt Country Artist's, who have delivered masterpieces in 07/08, (Wilco, Ryan Adams, Gary Louris)hopefully bringing them all, the attention they deserve.
Sky Blue Sky 2008-07-08
Wilco-Sky Blue Sky *****
Enchanting isn't the right word, just the first one to come to mind, but it just might work. Sky Blue Sky is easily the most inspired and greatest work Wilco has ever put forth. While not the experiment that A Ghost Is Born was, it works in their favor that way. Not cluttered with what should not be. But not so minimalistic that it doesn't feel like Wilco.
Sky Blue Sky is the groups first album since vocalist, and (underrated) guitar god, Jeff Tweedy kicked his habit. Hence the title. A clearer sound than on their previous works also is a reflection of this.
'You Are My Face' is eloquent and coarse adding a texture and fresh feel to the bands sound. 'Impossible Germany' is a great idea, accompanied with one of the more subdued and better guitar solos of this decade. The title track serves as the focal point even though it is the most unmemorable track on the album. Remaining low key until you reach it than it absorbs you like nothing you have ever heard. 'Shake It Off' evokes the Grateful Dead at the height of their power before they became a parody of what made them great and original.
Tweedy's lyrical inhibitions have been set free on Sky Blue Sky making for Wilco's most personal and inspired album to date. Mikal Jourgenson becomes more than a vital part of the group on this album as he shines more than ever before with his masterful key work. His restrained approach breeds great life into the music.
Sky Blue Sky is one album that breaches genres finding a niche in every collection offering it a home. Highly Recommended.
Just keep getting better 2008-06-14
Not being a big fan of Wilco's earlier work I am some what pestimistic when Wilco bring a new release. I have to say that since Foxtrot Hotel they just keep getting better and better. I am not going to name off great tracks on this album or put others down. It's just solid don't cherry pick the songs. Just let them play. I work in a Hair Salon and we play this album alot and every one ask who is this? No matter what age you are or what music you like this album is just good music and it speaks to you. Just buy it
Makes Wilco one of the greatest bands of all time 2008-06-05
After listening to Being There nonstop during my senior year at college, I fell in love with Wilco. I didn't know too much about Uncle Tupelo or even Wilco's first album, AM, but Being There was like my soundtrack that year. I saw Wilco as one of the most innovative groups (along with Radiohead and Beck) and they had plenty of good old-fashioned songs as well, which tied everythig tofether well.
When they released Summerteeth, my appreciation doubled. Not only did the album continue their innovation and songwriting mastery, the album was one of the best ever. They got a lot of acclaim and got full of themselves (see the movie, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart) and put out another masterpiece in Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, which was great, but didn't live up to all the hype with the record label ordeal. A Ghost Is Born was not their best, but showed new waves of the same tide that they had started with Summerteeth.
By 2007, they had done it all and seemingly had nowhere to go. And while Sky Blue Sky is not groundbreaking per se, it does open new doors and sits as Wilco's most complete album. With every song, there is cohesion, great melody, and awesome instrumentation highlighted by the solo guitar work. The album provides another summer soundtrack to Wilco's repertory, and the songs provide new anthems for feel-good indie-rock.
So impressed 2008-05-29
I feel in love with Sky Blue Sky one song at a time. Over the past year each song has been a favorite at least for a few days. I love this band. The US may never have produced the "great American novel" but we have several "great American song writers". Count Jeff Tweedy among them.
Down with the talkers!!
Gretest Album of All-Time!! 2008-05-09
This is with out a doubt the greatest album ever recorded. The lyrics are straight from the heart and the musical arrangements are incredible! I personally feel that this album highlights Jeff Tweedy's writing ability as well as the band's ability to be comfortable "in their own skin". There are songs that are relaxing ("Either Way", "Sky Blue Sky"), songs of dispair ("You are My Face", "Please be Patient With Me"), which are my two favorites, and songs of great hope ("Impossible Germany", "What Light", and "On and On and On"). This album, believe it or not, saved our marriage. Thank you Jeff Tweedy and Wilco for putting out an album with so much heart and a long lasting message.
