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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 213 Ratings

  • Summary: The sixth studio set for the Jeff Tweedy-fronted band is less experimental and adventurous than Wilco's previous few efforts. It is the first Wilco studio album to feature the work of touring guitarist Nels Cline.

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On And On And On
On and on and on We'll stay together, yeah On and on and on We'll be together, yeah You and I will try To stay together, yeah On and on and on We'll... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    This may be the best Eagles album the Eagles never made.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    88
    The most musically direct and down to earth of the band's six-album career.
  3. Alternative Press
    80
    It's apparent it takes deft skill to sound this simple. [Jun 2007, p.159]
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  4. Blender
    70
    Sky Blue Sky often feels like the Dead's American Beauty if Jerry Garcia had taken Paxil instead of acid. [Jun 2007, p.103]
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  5. Delusions of Adequacy
    70
    Whilst the nostalgia-soaked Sky Blue Sky will cause consternation amongst those who backed Wilco’s brave efforts to bend the staidness of plaid-shirted alt. rock, it’s still arguably one of the most charmingly-effortless records Jeff Tweedy has ever spearheaded.
  6. cokemachineglow
    66
    Sky Blue Sky’s only ambition is to capture the warm tones of the early '70s rock FM they grew up on and clearly love. The execution is flawless. One can’t help but ask, however, “What’s the point?”
  7. Dusted Magazine
    30
    Thoroughly boring.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 132
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 132
  3. Negative: 10 out of 132
  1. CliffA
    Apr 25, 2007
    10
    Second to YHF but should become a classic
  2. JohnH
    May 21, 2007
    10
    Just a simply beautiful album
  4. JuanF.
    Feb 10, 2008
    10
    Is simple, beautiful, intelligent, all great songs. I think is the mayor Wilco album. Just listen songs like on and on and withe light.
  5. BDub
    May 14, 2007
    9
    Will be one of my top ten from the year. I'm in the minority of people that like this more than their previous work. This is less Will be one of my top ten from the year. I'm in the minority of people that like this more than their previous work. This is less experimental, which means it will be easier to get into. And it is for that reason that it will be reviewed poorly. All of the Indie fans that liked them before will be all up in arms over the fact that more people can listen to their music. Stupid. The guitar work on this album is just awesome, YHF just put me to sleep. If you found yourself not really liking previous Wilco, i encourage you to give them one more try with this one. What the indie snobs don't like about this album will be what you will like.… Expand
  6. ChrisD
    May 20, 2007
    8
    Took me a while to warm up to this, but I've been pleasantly surprised. Add another consistently good album and more importantly another Took me a while to warm up to this, but I've been pleasantly surprised. Add another consistently good album and more importantly another great dimension to the band's discography. Check out "Impossible Germany" if nothing else. On a related note, is it just me or has Pitchfork started to become a parody of itself? The more reviews like the Wilco one the less seriously I can take them.… Expand
  7. KellyH
    May 18, 2007
    7
    It's like mixing all of your favorite flavors of ice cream - but serving them warm. Tweedy seems most honest when his lyrics are delving It's like mixing all of your favorite flavors of ice cream - but serving them warm. Tweedy seems most honest when his lyrics are delving into frustration, desperation, and chaos. This CD seems to be a collection of lullabys, by comparison. That being said, it's worth a listen. I'm sure that we will all be crooning along with Tweedy at the next concert where, hopefully, all of the audience will stay off of the stage!… Expand
  8. gordie
    May 14, 2007
    0
    Boring!!

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#17 Most Discussed Album of 2007
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#50 Most Shared Album of 2007