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Summerteeth

Wilco · 1999

60 min · 17 tracks · alternative country

A lush fusion of melancholy melodies and experimental pop textures that redefine alternative country.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melancholic reflective moments
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • introspective late-night listening

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Summerteeth' was released in 1999, Wilco had established themselves as a leading force in alternative country with their previous album, 'Being There.' This third studio album marked a departure from their roots, showcasing a more experimental sound and lyrical depth, reflective of the band's evolving artistic vision following the critical acclaim of their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
The Jayhawks· Son Volt· My Morning Jacket

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Can’t Stand It 3:46
  • 2 She’s a Jar 4:43
  • 3 A Shot in the Arm 4:19
  • 4 We’re Just Friends 2:44
  • 5 I’m Always in Love 3:41
  • 6 Nothing’severgonnastandinmyway(again) 3:20
  • 7 Pieholden Suite 3:26
  • 8 How to Fight Loneliness 3:53
  • 9 Via Chicago 5:33
  • 10 ELT 3:46
  • 11 My Darling 3:38
  • 12 When You Wake Up Feeling Old 3:56
  • 13 Summer Teeth 3:21
  • 14 In a Future Age 2:57
  • 15 [silence] 0:23
  • 16 Candy Floss 2:57
  • 17 A Shot in the Arm (remix) 3:54

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