He heard his new single and realized "man, this is boring."

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I would rather go to Forest Park than go to the city.

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CSFMB 2014 Nascar Pick 'em Champion

We don’t have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven’t taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much. — Ronald Reagan

So let me get this straight, you won't even go to the Art Institute without protest?

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I will happily go to Andy's Jazz club or dinner at The Chop House without protest. Just about everything else I will protest...unless you are planning a CSFMB event at The Art Institute.

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CSFMB 2014 Nascar Pick 'em Champion

We don’t have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven’t taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much. — Ronald Reagan

Near North Side sounds about right for you.

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You're way off.

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CSFMB 2014 Nascar Pick 'em Champion

We don’t have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven’t taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much. — Ronald Reagan

I was thinking we could all reenact the Grande Jatte with bags on our heads.

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As long as it is on a Sunday.

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CSFMB 2014 Nascar Pick 'em Champion

We don’t have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven’t taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much. — Ronald Reagan

Where are the Chophouse and Andy's Jazz Club located?

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Wonder if this crowd will move south towards the Taste for some closing festivities fun.

UP FOR GRABS: Montrose Beach Hits Riot Stage; Closed By Police Order; Cops Hit With Bottles

Some of the police units on scene during tonight's
blow-up at Montrose Harbor. Image: @StudyInAmor on Twitter.

Nine people were arrested, four police officers were injured and at least one police vehicle was damaged during a riot at Montrose Beach Sunday evening.

The first, somewhat routine, call for assistance came in around 8PM, reporting a man with a gun in the crowd near the boathouse. Once officers arrived, the crowd "blew up," pelting officers with bottles and other objects. Multiple reports of gang activity and threats also emanated from the area.

The Chicago Police helicopter joined most of the 19th district's officers plus officers from the 20th, 18th, 17th, and 16th districts as well as detective and saturation units in restoring peace.

Units from outside of the 19th district were sent back to their normal assignments at 9PM. The lakefront will remain closed all night by police order.

As of 9:15 Sunday night, more than 15 priority calls for police service in the 19th district had stacked up during the melee, waiting for officers to become available

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Proud member of the white guy grievance committee

It aint the six minutes. Its what happens in those six minutes.

Rahm already has youtube taking video down of the melee

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so you wanted, were hoping for some incidents at the Taste...but instead had to find a fight that took place miles away ?

This is delusional.

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I agree with all of the above, except for the part about Kotche. Nels Cline is the real enemy here. He has made the band exponentially worse since his arrival.

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What's wrong with Nels Cline? I love that solo on "Impossible Germany."

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How do you feel about Handshake Drugs?

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My hopes for a big Saturday were dashed by the weather so I had to go with plan B. Sorry.

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Proud member of the white guy grievance committee

It aint the six minutes. Its what happens in those six minutes.

Nels Cline and Glenn Kotche are like a ring bearer and flower girl at a wedding. All they do is distract people from looking at the bride who is rightfully the center of attention. Tweedy's songs are the motherfucking bride. They don't need no ring bearer and flower girl.

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Anybody here seen my old friend Bobby?
Can you tell me where he's gone?
I thought I saw him walkin' up to The Hill
With Elon, Tulsi, and Don

Boring, too long, too much noise. It's no "Hummingbird."

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Which part?

Probably that no one knows who Wilco is outside Chicago or that they're nothing special.

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Probably the first part. Second part is subjective.

Pretty sure Being There, Summerteeth, and Yankee Hotel Foxtrot were all critically acclaimed well outside the Chicago media. It's not like this band only exists by the grace of Jim DeRogatis. Come on.

As for "WELL THAT'S YOU'RE OPINION!" there, what a copout.

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Well the word delusional was employed. Its hard to be delusional about something subjective.


Fine they're awesome. Who cares?

I was referring to Spanky's assertion about Wilco's anonymity.

This is preposterous.

The band has achieved international critical acclaim. It is a significant draw on the festival circuit. And their songs, as CH already mentioned, receive greater airplay on several stations outside of Chicago than they do on XRT.

There's a reason, incidentally, that Wilco holds its summer residency in North Adams, MA. Wilco has a significant following in New England.

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http://www.thecurrent.org/playlist

No Wilco on The Current today unless you count "Summer Moon," but what a day they're having:

(Don't Fear) The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
I Wanna Love You - Jessica Lea Mayfield
When I Come Around - Green Day
Domino - Van Morrison
Burning Airlines Give You So Much More - Brian Eno
I Love You, Suzanne - Lou Reed
The Jean Genie - David Bowie
Palmcorder Yajna - The Mountain Goats
Paranoid Android - Radiohead
A Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay
Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones
Pulaski at Night - Andrew Bird
The Blues Are Still Blue - Belle and Sebastian

I mean, this is how a radio station would sound if I programmed it. It's a joy. Minneapolis is so good at being cool. It's gotta be the weather.

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Not just regarding Wilco, but "critical acclaim" hardly ever translates to popularity among the masses.

The average music fan outside of the Midwest probably doesn't know who Wilco is. Hell, they aren't American idol or pop-R&B, so it's not like I'm saying anything crazy really.

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I love Cline's over-the-top solos. Kotche's playing is really inventive and always seems to serve the song.

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Sex isn't dirty, sex isn't a crime. It's a loving act between two or more consenting adults.

-Hank Kingsley

Well now you're conflating two very different groups: music fans, and people who only like American Idol or pop-R&B. I submit that the latter are not music fans. Among people who care about music, usually centered around album/alternative rock, of course those people know Wilco, and probably like them.

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This is delusional.

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