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  • Summary: The debut release for the side project from Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and his son Spencer features contributions from Scott McCaughey of the Baseball Project, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Uncut
    Sep 11, 2014
    90
    An album of great depth and richness, Sukierae finds Tweedy at his most dignified, addressing life-changing events across all aspects of the full emotional spectrum. [Oct 2014, p.64]
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  2. Magnet
    Sep 18, 2014
    85
    He's created a burbling paint pot of a record, one teeming with ideas, styles and reference points as diverse as Double Nickels On The Dime, but wholly recognizable as Tweedy-esque. [No. 113, p.60]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Sep 17, 2014
    80
    It all adds up to another tour de force from a guy who's made a few.
  4. CMJ
    Sep 26, 2014
    80
    As a whole, the album is charming, but deeply moving. The instrumentation is often simple, as are the lyrics, and the result is a rewarding, slow-building work of serious depth, and a long overdue solo debut for one of the genre’s finest songwriters.
  5. Consequence
    Sep 15, 2014
    75
    What it might lack in sonic adventurousness the record more than makes up for with resounding heart, and Sukierae stays afloat with those moments where the singer is working at or damn near close to his full potential.
  6. Slant Magazine
    Sep 22, 2014
    70
    Cumulatively, it feels like there are just a few too many leftovers. It speaks to Tweedy's skill and experience as a songwriter that what is essentially the aural equivalent of him spending 72 minutes of quiet time with his family doesn't get boring sooner.
  7. Drowned In Sound
    Sep 17, 2014
    50
    A good album is essentially buried here; at least eight songs could comfortably be axed.

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
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  1. linclink
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    This album stands up to anything Jeff Tweedy has recorded with/as Wilco. I'd venture that that certainly involves as, if not maybe the most,This album stands up to anything Jeff Tweedy has recorded with/as Wilco. I'd venture that that certainly involves as, if not maybe the most, impressive catalog by any working/living artist on the planet (Yo La Tengo is up there too). It's a great traditional monster double album, eclectic, sprawling & impressive in both it's depth & breadth. Since it's release there have been 3 more songs from these sessions that have popped up (1 as a B-side & 2 on soundtrack) & supposedly there is a whole other album's worth, mixed & ready to go- after the next Wilco is released. I can't wait. What an incredible debut!!!… Expand
  2. taylorlong1
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    This album is my favorite Jeff Tweedy work since Sky Blue Sky. It is best listened to in vinyl record form. It has twenty songs, which canThis album is my favorite Jeff Tweedy work since Sky Blue Sky. It is best listened to in vinyl record form. It has twenty songs, which can look overwhelming on your ipod, but I have found that on vinyl if I only have time to sit down and listen to a five song side, each side is crafted as a pleasing unit. There is a progression in the album (it grows simpler and more direct as the album moves along) that you notice when you take your time to listen to it all the way through. I've listened to this album an almost unhealthy amount at this point, and for me, there isn't a throw away song on it, so I'm giving it a rare 10.… Expand
  4. molecular
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    An absolutely wonderful album. Subtle and subconscious hooks galore. Easily one of the best of the year. So good in fact, you almost forgetAn absolutely wonderful album. Subtle and subconscious hooks galore. Easily one of the best of the year. So good in fact, you almost forget about Wilco. Thom Yorke should be taking notes.… Expand
  5. shazrasul
    Jan 11, 2015
    8
    Tweedy takes his Wilco sound and goes in a fun direction with subtle hooks and catchy beats. His son may not be the greatest drummer in theTweedy takes his Wilco sound and goes in a fun direction with subtle hooks and catchy beats. His son may not be the greatest drummer in the world yet, but his dad clearly enjoys playing with him.… Expand
  6. handjive
    Dec 2, 2014
    5
    This album is full of what makes Jeff Tweedy one of the best singer-songwriters of the past 20 years. Unfortunately, it also includes lotsThis album is full of what makes Jeff Tweedy one of the best singer-songwriters of the past 20 years. Unfortunately, it also includes lots input from an amateur drummer, aka Jeff's son. The kid could become good someday, and I hope he does, but right now he is too green to hang with dad and dad's pals. Sadly, too many of the tunes on "Sukierae" get bogged down by the weak drumming. Must blame dad for this risky choice...… Expand

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