A.M. to Z: An Album-by-Album Conversation About Wilco Podcast
1) Ep #12 - Ode to Joy
In this episode, McCoy and Blair discuss Wilco's Ode to Joy, arguably the band's most subdued record to date. Light on cymbals and heavy on symbolism, even the album cover seems a kind of signifier of...Show More
2) Ep #11 - Schmilco
Episode 11 finds our hosts discussing Wilco's tenth studio album, Schmilco. Featuring mellow instrumentation and personal lyrics, Schmilco finds the band pulling back on the guitar wizardry and amping...Show More
3) Ep #10 - Star Wars
The force is strong with this one. McCoy and Blair gab about Wilco's angular ninth album, Star Wars. Though critically lauded, Star Wars is not often cited as a fan favorite. What do our hosts think? ...Show More
4) Ep #9 - The Whole Love
The Whole Love is Wilco's eighth studio album and third in a row to feature the same lineup of musicians. Released in 2011 to (mostly) universal acclaim, it feels like a natural progression from Wilco...Show More
5) Ep #8 - Wilco (The Album)
Join McCoy and Blair as they discuss Wilco's eponymous 2009 effort, Wilco (The Album). Produced between Auckland, New Zealand and their Chicago studio/practice space, The Loft, the album is the first ...Show More
6) Ep #7 - Sky Blue Sky
Wilco's Sky Blue Sky found the band undergoing yet another lineup change, this time with the addition of multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone and guitar virtuoso Nels Cline. Fun fact: McCoy likes this re...Show More
7) Ep #6 - A Ghost Is Born
A Ghost Is Born was the product of arguably the darkest period of Jeff Tweedy's life. Despite the challenges of drug addiction, migraines, and worsening depression, Wilco managed to put out ...Show More
8) Ep #5 - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot represents a pivotal moment in Wilco's existence. They were dropped by their record label, parted ways with Jay Bennett, and released what would become one of their most revered a...Show More
9) Ep #4 - Summerteeth
In episode 4, McCoy and Blair compare notes on Wilco's adventurous 1999 release, Summerteeth.
10) Ep #3 - Mermaid Avenue
In the third episode, McCoy and Blair dig into Wilco and Billy Bragg's acclaimed collaboration, Mermaid Avenue.