I recently came across your Stack and really enjoy the way you are approaching this project. Your review of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot shows an open mindedness that I appreciate. I love this album, but Wilco in general confounds me.
I’m not a highbrow critic, but I don’t think there is any shame in enjoying Rocks. It is easily my all time favorite album by anybody. It hit my 12-year-old self in a way that Toys in the Attic just missed. The amphetamine assault of “Rats,” the way Steven spits out the words to “Nobody’s Fault,” the amazing lead harmony vocal in “Combination” (not to mention the grimy guitars), the machine-gun drumming: chef’s kiss. I even have grown to appreciate the way they tucked us into bed at the end with “Home Tonight,” though my teenage self didn’t want anything to do with slow songs.
Thanks so much, Joe! This feedback really means a lot. I'm glad my reviews are coming across that way - it's been a huge but enjoyable challenge to stay open minded across so many genres as I educate myself on the music I've missed. I'm glad you enjoyed and looking forward to more discussion - I hope I don't "trash" any more of your favorites!
I recently came across your Stack and really enjoy the way you are approaching this project. Your review of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot shows an open mindedness that I appreciate. I love this album, but Wilco in general confounds me.
I’m not a highbrow critic, but I don’t think there is any shame in enjoying Rocks. It is easily my all time favorite album by anybody. It hit my 12-year-old self in a way that Toys in the Attic just missed. The amphetamine assault of “Rats,” the way Steven spits out the words to “Nobody’s Fault,” the amazing lead harmony vocal in “Combination” (not to mention the grimy guitars), the machine-gun drumming: chef’s kiss. I even have grown to appreciate the way they tucked us into bed at the end with “Home Tonight,” though my teenage self didn’t want anything to do with slow songs.
Anyway, great work!
Thanks so much, Joe! This feedback really means a lot. I'm glad my reviews are coming across that way - it's been a huge but enjoyable challenge to stay open minded across so many genres as I educate myself on the music I've missed. I'm glad you enjoyed and looking forward to more discussion - I hope I don't "trash" any more of your favorites!