Wilco. Sumerteeth (1999)

Summerteeth is the third studio album by Chicago alternative rock band Wilco. Released through Reprise Records on March 9, 1999, the album was heavily influenced lyrically by twentieth century literature, as well as singer Jeff Tweedy's marital problems. Unlike previous albums, Summerteeth was heavily overdubbed in the studio with ProTools. Tweedy and Jay Bennett created most of the album in the studio, a contrast to the band's previous albums, which were rehearsed live and recorded almost at once.

Despite critical acclaim from numerous outlets, including Allmusic, The Chicago Tribune, and The Village Voice, Summerteeth sold approximately 200,000 copies -- a modest number compared to the sales of 1996's Being There. Wilco agreed to remix "Can't stand it" with David Kahne to cater to radio markets, but the single failed to attain substantial airplay.

Track Listing

All lyrics by Jeff Tweedy. Music written by Jeff Tweedy and Jay Bennett except where noted.

1. "Can't Stand It" (Tweedy, Bennett) – 3:46
2. "She's a Jar" (Tweedy, Bennett) – 4:43
3. "A Shot in the Arm" (Tweedy, Bennett, Stirratt) – 4:19
4. "We're Just Friends" (Tweedy, Bennett, Stirratt) – 2:44
5. "I'm Always in Love" (Tweedy, Bennett) – 3:41
6. "Nothing'severgonnastandinmyway(again)" (Tweedy, Bennett, Stirratt) – 3:20
7. "Pieholden Suite" (Tweedy, Bennett) – 3:26
8. "How to Fight Loneliness" (Tweedy, Bennett) – 3:53
9. "Via Chicago" (Tweedy) – 5:33
10. "ELT" (Tweedy, Bennett) – 3:46
11. "My Darling" (Tweedy, Bennett) – 3:38
12. "When You Wake Up Feeling Old" (Tweedy) – 3:56
13. "Summer Teeth" (Tweedy, Bennett) – 3:21
14. "In a Future Age" (Tweedy, Bennett) – 2:57

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