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The intimate story of one of the great American bands of our time, creators of the controversial masterpiece Yankee Hotel FoxtrotWhen altcountry heroesturnedrockiconoclasts Wilco handed in their fourth album, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, to the bands label, Reprise, a division of Warner Brothers, fans looked forward to the release of another challenging, genrebending departure from their previous work. The band aimed to build on previous sales and critical acclaim with its boldest and most ambitious album yet, but was instead urged by skittish Reprise execs to make the record more radio friendly. When Wilco wouldnt give, they found themselves without a label. Instead, they used the Internet to introduce the album to their fans, and eventually sold the record to Nonesuch, another division of Warner. Wilco was vindicated when the album debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard charts and posted the bands strongest sales to date.Wilco: Learning How to Die traces the bands story to its deepest origins in Southern Illinois, where Jeff Tweedy began growing into one of the best songwriters of his generation. As we witness how his music grew from its punk and altcountry origins, some of the key issues and questions in our culture are addressed: How is music of substance created while the gulf between art and commerce widens in the corporate consolidation era? How does the music industry make or break a hit? How do working musicians reconcile the rewards of artistic risk with the toll it exacts on their personal life?This book was written with the cooperation of Wilco band members past and present. It is also fully up to date, covering the latest changes in personnel and the imminent release of the bands fifth album, A Ghost Is Born, sure to be one of the most talkedabout albums of 2004.
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- Q: What is 'Wilco: Learning How to Die' about? A: The book provides an intimate look at the journey of the band Wilco, focusing on their evolution and the creation of their album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, while addressing broader issues in the music industry.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is written by Greg Kot, a noted music journalist.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Wilco: Learning How to Die'? A: The book was published on June 15, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as new.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of History & Criticism.
- Q: Does this book include insights from band members? A: Yes, it was written with the cooperation of both past and present Wilco band members.
- Q: What major themes does the book explore? A: The book explores themes such as the balance between artistic integrity and commercial success in the music industry.
- Q: Is there any information about Wilco's album 'A Ghost Is Born' in the book? A: Yes, the book covers the imminent release of Wilco's fifth album, 'A Ghost Is Born', and discusses its significance.