Wilco gets rough, risky on free new album 'Star Wars'
The letters "EKG" don't denote comfort. They're frightening, cold and anxiety-inducing - letters that are best to be avoided. And yet that's how Wilco opens its ninth studio album, with an 85-second instrumental that puts the listener on notice and on edge.
Stereogum — In these modern times, albums have a tendency to suddenly rain down from the heavens without warning. Wilco have just joined the growing pack of surprise releasers, dropp... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Think of "Star Wars." Pop culture figures associated with the phrase include Luke, Leia, Lucas and Abrams. And now: Wilco and house cats. more info
Stereogum — You can tell a lot about a Wilco record based on the first few seconds. This is true of any album-oriented band, but especially so when you’re dealing with such an acco... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — The letters "EKG" don't denote comfort. They're frightening, cold and anxiety-inducing - letters that are best to be avoided. And yet that's how Wilco opens its ninth stu... more info
Stereogum — Wilco just surprise-released their scruffy new album Star Wars on Thursday night, and yesterday, they began their headlining set at Pitchfork Fest by playing through the ... more info