A Ghost Is Born
Wilco · 2004
67 min · 12 tracks · alternative country
A haunting blend of experimental rock and alternative country, marked by introspective lyrics and sprawling instrumental passages.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 22, 2004, 'A Ghost Is Born' was Wilco's fifth studio album and followed their critically acclaimed work 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'. At this point, the band was navigating a transformative phase after their previous album's tumultuous release, cementing their status as innovators in alternative rock and expanding their artistic expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Jayhawks· Son Volt· My Morning Jacket
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 At Least That’s What You Said 5:33
- 2 Hell Is Chrome 4:38
- 3 Spiders (Kidsmoke) 10:46
- 4 Muzzle of Bees 4:56
- 5 Hummingbird 3:11
- 6 Handshake Drugs 6:07
- 7 Wishful Thinking 4:41
- 8 Company in My Back 3:46
- 9 I’m a Wheel 2:37
- 10 Theologians 3:36
- 11 Less Than You Think 15:04
- 12 The Late Greats 2:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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