I saw Wilco today.
Here's a blurry picture of Wilco and MMJ performing a Neil Young classic (I was jumping up and down like an idiot so it looks horrible):
And here's Richard Thompson, preparing to do guitar battle with Nels Cline:
In many ways, that was a better show than the one I saw in 2008 (loose, goofy, Richard fucking Thompson), and in others it was worse (14 songs is never enough). Jeff was in a great mood tonight, and it generally was an exciting performance to watch. Started off slow with some Mermaid Avenue and SBS songs, until Misunderstood, which is clearly the best shit ever. I can't believe there are nights where they don't play it. The Whole Love is top-shelf Wilco and the three they played from it went off, especially Born Alone. Impossible Germany instantly makes Nels a genius, though he has many other moments of genius to his name. I had a wonderful time, probably always will. Each set is fresh and exciting in its own way. One of the best live bands I know for sure.
Setlist:
1. At the Window, Sad and Lonely
2. When the Roses Bloom Again
3. What Light
4. Misunderstood
5. Poor Places
6. Art of Almost
7. Sloth (Fairport Convention cover, with Richard Thompson)
8. California Stars (with Richard Thompson)
9. That's Not the Issue (with Richard Thompson)
10. Hummingbird
11. Impossible Germany
12. Cinnamon Girl (with My Morning Jacket)
13. Born Alone
14. Dawned on Me
I'd never gotten Misunderstood or Poor Places before, so I had a tough time keeping it together for those. Just incredible.