I recently came across this clipping from an Uncle Tupelo show in London in 1993. I remember the night, but I never saw this review. I think it should always take 30 years for a critic’s words to reach one’s eyes. It’s nice.
This Week In Wilco, Etc.
2020 / May 11: On The Tweedy Show #46, Jeff debuts the Scott Tanner (feat. Duke Silver) track “Cold Water,” later released on the Mouse Rat release The Awesome Album.
2006 / May 12: Wilco plays “The Thanks I Get” on Late Night with Conan O’Brien (Season 13, episode 119).
2000 / May 14: At the Double Door in Chicago, Jeff, Glenn, and Jim O’Rourke (future Loose Fur) perform publicly together for the first time at that year’s Noise Pop Festival. Seven songs are played, including “Rock Salt & Nails” by Steve Young and the set-ending “A Beard of Stars” by T. Rex.
It’s a little breathtaking to read that review and think of all that is to come. You can stand in your shoes today and feel just like that guy and nothing like that guy.
Love it! One to discuss with the author Stuart Bailie when you hit Belfast. He runs the Oh Yeah music centre in town now…a great place doing great work for up and coming bands, providing rehearsal and performance space etc 🎸❤️