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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Wilco. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (2002)

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (sometimes abbreviated YHF) is the fourth album by Chicago-based rock band Wilco. The album was completed in 2001, but Reprise Records believed that it would not have crossover pop success and refused to release it. Wilco acquired the rights to the album when they were released from the label.

After their dismissal from Reprise, Wilco offered the entire album for free on their official website. In November 2001, Wilco signed with Nonesuch Records, and the album was officially released on April 23, 2002. It was the first Wilco album with producer Jim O'Rourke and drummer Glenn Kotche, and the last with multi-instrumentalist Jay Bennett and drummer Ken Coomer. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot was a critical and commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies in the U.S. and topping the Pazz and Jop critics' poll for 2002.

Track Listing

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

1. "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" (Tweedy) – 6:57
2. "Kamera" – 3:29
3. "Radio Cure" – 5:08
4. "War on War" – 3:47
5. "Jesus, Etc." – 3:50
6. "Ashes of American Flags" – 4:43
7. "Heavy Metal Drummer" (Tweedy) – 3:08
8. "I'm the Man Who Loves You" – 3:55
9. "Pot Kettle Black" – 4:00
10. "Poor Places" – 5:15
11. "Reservations" (Tweedy) – 7:22

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Wilco. Sky Blue Sky (2007)

Sky Blue Sky is the sixth studio album by Chicago rock band Wilco, released on May 15, 2007 by Nonesuch Records. Originally announced on January 17, 2007 at a show in Nashville, Tennessee, it was the band's first studio album with guitarist Nels Cline and multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone. Before its release, the band streamed the entire album on its official website and offered a free download of "What Light".

Sky Blue Sky was Wilco's highest debuting album on the Billboard 200 at number four. The self-produced album received mostly favorable reviews by critics. Publications such as PopMatters and Rolling Stone praised its maturity, while PlayLouder and Pitchfork Media criticized its "dad-rock" sound. While some critics praised the direct lyrical approach, others criticised it when compared to previous Wilco albums. The band licensed six songs from the Sky Blue Sky sessions to a Volkswagen advertisement campaign, a move that generated criticism from fans and the media.

The cover artwork of Sky Blue Sky is a photograph by Manuel Presti titled "Sky Chase." The photograph was taken in Rome, Italy, and helped Presti win the 2005 BBC Wildlife Photographer of Year Competition. The same photograph is featured in the July, 2007 issue of National Geographic. Nathaniel Murphy provided several illustrations for the liner booklet, which include a tree on a hill, a hand, and a flock of birds. The booklet also contains photographs of the band members by Frank Ockenfels. Graphic design was provided by Jeff Tweedy and Lawrence Azerrad.

Track Listing

All songs written by Jeff Tweedy except as indicated.

1. "Either Way" – 3:05
2. "You Are My Face" (Tweedy, Cline) – 4:38
3. "Impossible Germany" (Tweedy, Wilco) – 5:57
4. "Sky Blue Sky" – 3:23
5. "Side with the Seeds" (Tweedy, Jorgensen) – 4:15
6. "Shake It Off" – 5:40
7. "Please Be Patient with Me" – 3:17
8. "Hate It Here" (Tweedy, Wilco) – 4:31
9. "Leave Me (Like You Found Me)" – 4:09
10. "Walken" (Tweedy, Wilco) – 4:26
11. "What Light" – 3:35
12. "On and On and On" (Tweedy, Wilco) – 4:00

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