I'm not an alt-country fan

Review Score: (10/10)
I'm not at all a fan of whatever genre Wilco were before this album. I've never heard any Uncle Tupelo, and I don't own any other Wilco alubms.

Which is to let you know that coming to this album completely out of the blue, on the basis of great reviews, hype and friends who are fans, I'd have to say this album is pure genius.

If they ever were country, or anything like what passes for country these days, this album is a miracle. It is intelligent and innovative (everything most country is not) and yet, somehow the songs are all simple and catchy as possible.

A beatiful mix of songwriting, experimentation and whatever additional genius went into it.

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