This post originally appeard on my now defunct My Thermos blog on April 22, 2008 and is being reprinted here with my own permission.
I’ve been a fan of the band I’ve chosen for this week’s Build Your Own Best Of (BYOBO) since I heard the first single from their first release back in 1995. I’ve written about them here before but they are certainly deserving of a place among the great artists I have already featured in this series.
They are adventurous, creative, passionate, a great live act, and one of my favorite bands. I’ve listened as they constantly experiment and develop their sound, all the while still managing to sound like and be Wilco.
I’m also a big fan of their attitude towards their audience. Not only do they allow taping of their live shows but they are a pioneer in the belief that if you trust your audience they will do the right thing and buy the records. Their Wilco World site also frequently offers live shows and other goodies for streaming and download – very very cool.
So anyway… once again inspired by Nat at Mini-Obs, the idea is the same as always:
Pick one of your favorite bands / artists and list 10-15 songs by that band / artist to compile your own best of compilation.
Dispense the rest of Build Your Own Best Of – Wilco
