WILCO - Summerteeth (25th Anniversary Edition)

Description: Free delivery on many items. Same-day despatch, no-question returns. Authorised dealers - full technical support. Online since 1997.About ContactVisit our eBay storeContact us+44 (0)20 7424 1960 9am-6pm GMT, Mon-SatWILCOSummerteeth (25th Anniversary Edition)Rhino USelectric blue vinyl 2xLP (indie exclusive)Cat: 603497 824595Rel: 14 Oct 24Indie/AlternativeSide 1 - Track 1. Cant Stand ItSide 1 - Track 2. Shes A JarSide 1 - Track 3. A Shot In The ArmSide 1 - Track 4. Were Just FriendsSide 2 - Track 1. Im Always In LoveSide 2 - Track 2. Nothingsevergonnastandinmyway (Again)Side 2 - Track 3. Pieholden SuiteSide 2 - Track 4. How To Fight LonelinessSide 3 - Track 1. Via ChicagoSide 3 - Track 2. ELTSide 3 - Track 3. My DarlingSide 3 - Track 4. When You Wake Up Feeling OldSide 4 - Track 1. Summer TeethSide 4 - Track 2. In A Future AgeSide 4 - Track 3. CandyflossSide 4 - Track 4. A Shot In The Arm (remix) After splitting from Uncle Tupelo partner Jay Farrar, Jeff Tweedy's first effort, A.M., felt tentative and unsure. However, 1996's Being There saw Wilco evolving into confident rock revivalists. With Summerteeth, they fully shed their alt-country roots, embracing a pop sensibility influenced by 60s and 70s icons like The Beach Boys and The Beatles. The album balances bright, infectious melodies with Jeff Tweedy's introspective, often dark lyrics. Songs like 'Can't Stand It' juxtapose upbeat pop with gloomy reflections, while tracks like 'Via Chicago' dive into deeper emotional territory. Jay Bennett's rich keyboard arrangements elevate the sound, lending a colorful backdrop to Tweedy's songwriting. Standouts include the introspective 'A Shot in the Arm' and the deceptively cheery 'ELT'. The collaboration between Tweedy and Bennett creates a complex yet accessible work. Summerteeth is a perfect entry point for new listeners, combining catchy hooks with lyrical depth. While it may lack the experimental edge of later albums like Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, it remains Wilco's most melodic and emotionally engaging release, a timeless showcase of the band's evolving artistry.

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