Sky Blue Sky
Wilco-Sky Blue Sky *****

Enchanting isn't the right word, just the first one to come to mind, but it just might work. Sky Blue Sky is easily the most inspired and greatest work Wilco has ever put forth. While not the experiment that A Ghost Is Born was, it works in their favor that way. Not cluttered with what should not be. But not so minimalistic that it doesn't feel like Wilco.

Sky Blue Sky is the groups first album since vocalist, and (underrated) guitar god, Jeff Tweedy kicked his habit. Hence the title. A clearer sound than on their previous works also is a reflection of this.

'You Are My Face' is eloquent and coarse adding a texture and fresh feel to the bands sound. 'Impossible Germany' is a great idea, accompanied with one of the more subdued and better guitar solos of this decade. The title track serves as the focal point even though it is the most unmemorable track on the album. Remaining low key until you reach it than it absorbs you like nothing you have ever heard. 'Shake It Off' evokes the Grateful Dead at the height of their power before they became a parody of what made them great and original.

Tweedy's lyrical inhibitions have been set free on Sky Blue Sky making for Wilco's most personal and inspired album to date. Mikal Jourgenson becomes more than a vital part of the group on this album as he shines more than ever before with his masterful key work. His restrained approach breeds great life into the music.

Sky Blue Sky is one album that breaches genres finding a niche in every collection offering it a home. Highly Recommended.

Just keep getting better
Not being a big fan of Wilco's earlier work I am some what pestimistic when Wilco bring a new release. I have to say that since Foxtrot Hotel they just keep getting better and better. I am not going to name off great tracks on this album or put others down. It's just solid don't cherry pick the songs. Just let them play. I work in a Hair Salon and we play this album alot and every one ask who is this? No matter what age you are or what music you like this album is just good music and it speaks to you. Just buy it

Makes Wilco one of the greatest bands of all time
After listening to Being There nonstop during my senior year at college, I fell in love with Wilco. I didn't know too much about Uncle Tupelo or even Wilco's first album, AM, but Being There was like my soundtrack that year. I saw Wilco as one of the most innovative groups (along with Radiohead and Beck) and they had plenty of good old-fashioned songs as well, which tied everythig tofether well.

When they released Summerteeth, my appreciation doubled. Not only did the album continue their innovation and songwriting mastery, the album was one of the best ever. They got a lot of acclaim and got full of themselves (see the movie, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart) and put out another masterpiece in Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, which was great, but didn't live up to all the hype with the record label ordeal. A Ghost Is Born was not their best, but showed new waves of the same tide that they had started with Summerteeth.

By 2007, they had done it all and seemingly had nowhere to go. And while Sky Blue Sky is not groundbreaking per se, it does open new doors and sits as Wilco's most complete album. With every song, there is cohesion, great melody, and awesome instrumentation highlighted by the solo guitar work. The album provides another summer soundtrack to Wilco's repertory, and the songs provide new anthems for feel-good indie-rock.

So impressed
I feel in love with Sky Blue Sky one song at a time. Over the past year each song has been a favorite at least for a few days. I love this band. The US may never have produced the "great American novel" but we have several "great American song writers". Count Jeff Tweedy among them.

Down with the talkers!!

Gretest Album of All-Time!!
This is with out a doubt the greatest album ever recorded. The lyrics are straight from the heart and the musical arrangements are incredible! I personally feel that this album highlights Jeff Tweedy's writing ability as well as the band's ability to be comfortable "in their own skin". There are songs that are relaxing ("Either Way", "Sky Blue Sky"), songs of dispair ("You are My Face", "Please be Patient With Me"), which are my two favorites, and songs of great hope ("Impossible Germany", "What Light", and "On and On and On"). This album, believe it or not, saved our marriage. Thank you Jeff Tweedy and Wilco for putting out an album with so much heart and a long lasting message.