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Posted by Dr Rich on 02-25-2003 at19:49:

 

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Originally posted by Dr Rich There is a movie about Wilco called "I am trying to break your heart" and is about making the new CD, Tweedy firing Jay Bennet and having to find a new label. I want to see it tomorrow. It is playing in "art houses" they have it at the Lagoon in Mpls here.

here's a post when I had not seen it yet!

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Posted by Mark on 03-03-2003 at21:44:

 

From the Allmusic Guide 4 1/2 Stars

Minus 5 - Down With Wilco

Since its formation, the Minus 5 has been a supergroup of sorts, led by Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows/R.E.M. sideman) and Peter Buck (R.E.M.). As the title would suggest, they are joined this time around by all four members of Wilco, the group responsible for the most talked-about recording of both 2001 and 2002 (Yankee Hotel Foxtrot). Down With Wilco was to be released by a major label until it suffered the same fate as YHF, when it was suddenly shelved. Like that album, it deserved better and was eventually emancipated by the indie Yep Roc in 2003. While Down With Wilco doesn't match the quality of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (a difficult task, as this is one of the best releases of the early 21st century), it's unsurprising that they both have similar sounds, via the use of synthesizers, various percussion effects, and horns. The record is tighter as well — not as spatial as YHF. Wilco is effectively transformed into the Wrecking Crew by McCaughey and Buck, both huge fans of the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson's technique of saturating the tape with music. In many ways, the disc updates experimental 1960s pop, conjuring up the Beatles, the Byrds, Syd Barrett, as well as the aforementioned Beach Boys. "That's Not the Way It's Done" even emulates the synth-driven — and often misunderstood — Beach Boys 1977 release Love You. And then there's "The Old Plantation," which sounds tailor-made for early-'70s AM radio. McCaughey even draws upon old friend and colleague Paul Westerberg, romanticizing failure in "Dear Employer" and "Days of Wine and Booze." This collective has always represented the darker elements of McCaughey's personality, but the depression is kept in check here by Wilco's solid and often upbeat backing, thus playing a major role in the most enjoyable Minus 5 release yet. — Bart Bealmear


I've only skimmed it so far. It appears to be great. Much better than Loose Fur.

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Posted by Dr Rich on 03-04-2003 at16:50:

 

I think Paste gave it a "so-so" review.
I would like to hear it.