Blogcritics Comments on Wilco - Kicking Television: Live in Chicago

Comment by Scott Butki

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:55:40 EST

I'm definitely going to see them live next time they come to Baltimore or DC. Have you watched the documentary about them? The best part about it is showing how many different ways they approach the same song, trying it faster, slower, etc.

Comment by DJRadiohead

Thu, 2 Feb 2006 17:39:19 EST

I agree with GoHah about the merits of "Summerteeth." What a terrific record. I dusted Kicking Television off today (meaning I had the urge to queue it up on my iPod). What a great live album this is. It is odd... to me there are not that many standout moments on the set but rather the entire performance is just incredible. If I had to pick one, I think "Poor Places" might be it. They are playing the Ryman in Nashville soon. I might have to try and score some tickets.

Comment by Scott Butki

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 23:41:25 EST

Yankee hotel foxtrot is their best,i think

Comment by GoHah

Mon, 2 Jan 2006 22:35:14 EST

Tom--I've been leaning toward getting this, and you clinched the deal for me. "Being There" is a high point for me, but I think "Summerteeth" often gets overlooked as perhaps their best effort.

Comment by Scott Butki

Mon, 2 Jan 2006 20:48:57 EST

How much do I love this band? I bought this album for my brother, sister and friend without even hearing it. I bought myself a copy and am listening to it now for only the second time and - as expected - it kicks serious butt. I'll write up a review on it later in the month.

Comment by Nik

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:43:17 EST

I've got this on order and am eager to check it out. I'm hopeful the "Ghost is Born" songs sound stronger than they did on the record; I've tried mightily but can only really get into about half the songs on that album. I keep hearing they're amazing live, though.

Comment by DJRadiohead

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:45:06 EST

So I convinced her I couldn't wait until Christmas and I am listening right now.

Comment by Mark Sahm

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:41:23 EST

Nice review, Tom. Which songs on the albums struck you as the best performed live? Or rather 'best of the best' (i.e. variations from the album version that succeeded, etc.) I had the privilege to catch Wilco live last New Year's Eve, and was blown away. Worth every penny.

Comment by DJRadiohead

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 13:27:50 EST

It's not my idea to wait until Christmas (that can be blamed on the wife to whom I am married).

Comment by Tom

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 12:40:38 EST

Mat - thanks for the link (and compliment)! I've downloaded a number of amazing Wilco bootlegs and can vouch for the quality. Wilco's one band that's not afraid of allowing soundboard patches for tapers, so with a little digging it's pretty easy to track down some of the highest quality non-official (but band-backed) bootlegs out there. DJRadiohead - thanks for the compliments. How can you possibly wait for Christmas?!

Comment by DJRadiohead

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 12:30:32 EST

Thanks for the heads up on that, Mat. I love 'official' live albums from a sonics perspective. I just wish more bands would go 'sinlge show.' Can't wait for this one, really.

Comment by Mat Brewster

Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:10:50 EST

Well now there are at least four of us. Good review, Tom. ViaChicago Torrents has some great live Wilco material available. Nothing officially released, just fan recorded live gigs that the band sanctions.

Comment by Scott Butki

Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:17:38 EST

Nope. I want this cd too. I just added it to my Amazon list and will blog about it - and link here - tomorrow. Scott

Comment by DJRadiohead

Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:24:17 EST

50 million BC-members/visitors and Tom and I are the only Wilco fans? No wonder the pop charts have such sparse quality.

Comment by DJRadiohead

Sat, 19 Nov 2005 15:19:57 EST

Paying off my marker: Excellent review, Tom. I understand what you mean about savoring the moment. There are some albums that just too good to swallow whole in one sitting. I have this album on my Christmas list. I got to listen to "Summer Teeth" this morning at work. While I understand and agree with the accolades this current incarnation of the band is getting I do sometimes miss what I consider the more 'song-oriented' version of the band. "YHF" and "AGIB" are great albums. "ST" and "BT" have some seriously great songs. You've whetted my appetite for this album now. Now if we can just get artists to give us a single-show live album we will be in business.

Comment by DJRadiohead

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 17:33:16 EST

Tom, I am glad someone reviewed this one. I don't have it yet. When I get home and get 20 seconds or so I am going to actually read the review. Just wanted to stop in and post a sort of BC 'IOU.'