I had the pleasure of seeing Wilco last night in a small bar (400 capacity). 
  They were doing a warm up show for the upcoming European tour.

I know that Wilco is one of the bands that divides the list....33% hate 
them, 33% don't care, 33% love them.  I'm one of the remaining 1% that 
bounces between all three categories.

Tweedy is back from rehab, seemingly in good spirits.  They played 95% of 
the new album and the songs sounded much more direct than the recorded 
versions.  The band was tight, and the 2 new members flesh the sound out 
well.  2 hours of music, with Tweedy ending the night with a moving 
rendition of The Lonely 1.

A Ghost is Born is due to be released in about a month, I believe.  Thanks 
to the internet, almost the entire crowd knew every song.  If you thought 
YHF was a classic, you'll like this.  If you thought it was a pretentious 
bore, the new CD is unlikely to change your mind about the band.  Some 
piano-driven pop songs, some songs that channel Neil Young, and at least one 
bona-fide Wilco classic (Handshake Drugs).

I don't think Wilco are the saviors of American rock n roll, but seeing them 
in such an intimate setting was a damn fine treat.

greg

np...Cliff Hillis - Better Living (also a damn fine treat)