Wilco

Summerteeth

Another Classic

Review Score:

(10/10)
You can't go wrong with Summerteeth. There is definately something hear for everyone. For me, every song on hear is just great. Here's a brief summary for each track:
1. Can't Stand It - Great song for the beginning of a cd, lots of energy and a great hook. It possesses some elements of country for fans of older Wilco cds, and also rock for people more disposed to later Wilco cds.
2. She's A Jar - Brilliant song. Fantastic Lyrics. I could see where the Dylan comparisons come from after listening to this figurative language. Awesome Track.
3. Shot In The Arm - Baby all I need is a shot in the arm. This is one of those songs that I have to listen to about 8 times in a row before going on to the next track. Great song.
4. We're Just Friends - Another beauty with some classic Tweedy lyrics. Nobody else makes such great music and lyrics and intertwines them so naturally and effectively as Wilco. This track is a prime example of that great song structure.
5. I'm Always In Love - This is the first song I ever heard by Wilco. It was on a compilation cd I bought from American Eagle. This song is the reason why I bought this cd. It's a very happy rocker, disparate from the rest of the disc, but certainly just as great.
6. Nothing'severgonnastandinmyway (Again) - Not my favorite song on the cd, but still very strong, good harmony, more Wilco fun.
7. Pieholden Suite - Beautiful track, a little sad but very nice.
8. How To Fight Loneliness - Awesome song, more fantastic lyrics, and sad acoustic guitar that is truely memorable.
9. Via Chicago - To me, this one is similar to Pieholden Suite, slow, gentle, and beautiful.
10. ELT - Fun song, perks up the cd a bit and acts as a precursor to my favorite songs on the album.
11. My Darling - Sweet song, sounds like a remake of some old country song that I can't think of. Very nice
12. When You Wake Up Feeling Old - One of my favorites on the cd. Uplifting and sincere, the piano certainly does fill your soul, just as Jeff says it will.
13. Summerteeth - My favorite title track of all time. This song is magnificent. So breezy and fun, like nothing I've ever heard.
14. In A Future Age - Great closer, leaves you dying for more...
15. Candyfloss - 23 seconds of silence. You need it to catch your breath.
16. Summerteeth (Alternate Version) - Nothing like the other Summerteeth, but still very good.
17. In A Future Age (Alternate Version) - Sadly, all great things must come to an end.

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