Wilco - A.M. (Rhino High Fidelity Series, Brick & Mortar Exclusive, LP Vinyl)

Singer/songwriter Jeff Tweedy formed Wilco in 1994, and is joined by three of his bandmates from the alt-country pioneer band Uncle Tupelo. "A.M.," the band's debut, is reminiscent of that Tupelo magic: their songs are a little more conventionally country, but there's still a lot of adventure and risk taking going on. "Casino Queen" is a Bluesy, twangy number, a snapshot of country life-and, in this way, is representative of how Wilco differs from Tupelo. Their traditional "Box Full of Letters" sticks to that standard mid-tempo Country-Rock sound, but it's executed brilliantly. "I Must Be High," the killer opening song, is beautifully melodious, and indicates that Wilco can shift the genre while still leaving it accessible. Open up a beer, sit back, and put on this LP.

Side One
I Must Be High
Casino Queen
Box Full of Letters
Shouldn't Be Ashamed
Pick Up the Change
I Thought I Held You
That's Not the Issue

Side Two
It's Just That Simple
Should've Been in Love
Passenger Side
Dash 7
Blue Eyed Soul
Too Far Apart