I don't compare Farrar and Tweedy. I think Farrar should be compared with Neil Young, Steve Earle and Bob Dylan. Although, I probably like Farrar best of those.
The Jay vs Jeff thing has gotten so very old, both individuals have moved on and the comparison is no longer even relevant. Leave the "who's better" crap to discussions on college football. This is music and it's to be enjoyed or not...
personally, i think Tweedy's lyrics are much more profound, and I prefer the sound of Wilco to Son Volt. But I miss Uncle Tupelo. Tweedy needs Farrar. Farrar needs Tweedy.
I dunno... I don't listen to Wilco... I have seen them live a couple of times and have one album. uhhh... I like Jay Farrar and Son Volt a lot.. one of the best songwriters ever... but Tweedy... he kind of sucks.... there is really not even a comparison... two different levels of play
You've obviously never heard Being There. Don't talk about how Tweedy sucks if you've heard one album and half-paid attention to their live show. You're completely out of your element.
I can't think of what "genre" (if you want to call it that) replaced "alt. country" (if you want to call it THAT) in importance in English-language rock/pop based music (if you want...you get the idea), so I'm so glad Jay & Son Volt are still around...this from an urban black guy nearing 50 years of age.
Jeff loves the attention, Jay is more reclusive. They both work equally hard at what they do. To imply otherwise merely shows just how little you know. WIlco and Son Volt both are excellent bands. I prefer son Volt and but that is just my preference. Wilco is so close I almost feel guilty saying even that,
Uncle Tupelo though, they set the benchmark. Jay and Jeff meet it........
Wilco and Son Volt can coexist in the same world of coolness equally on the same planet. Okemah is a splendid album. the Search even better. I feel they are better than ever these past few years. This song ROCKS HOLY HELL!
Son Volt was the first band I really listened to, like, everyday, at the age of 12 (11?) Well now im almost 15 and i haven't lisened in a while but man I love this album! By the way, if your just going to use youtube to argue about which band is "better" go have sex with a bear. Its a matter of opinion.
Look, Farrar is reclusive so get over it. He's an awesome songwriter. My question would be, "can you write like this?"..... (& I mean music or lyrics or both)
Jay Farrar's Son Volt prefer to stick to a pure country rock sound while Jeff Tweedy and Wilco experiment and go off in different musical directions. They're both great bands.
although the constant comparisons are annoying, son volt are more consistant with good songs than wilco. wilco makes some gems, and some unlistenable turds.
'I am a wheel' is easily the most woeful, unlistenable song in the entire Son Volt, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo catalogue although to be fair Wilco usually manage a couple of awful songs per record ie 'The Lonely one' ( cringe ). Not to say Wilco is a bad band but Farrars songwriting is way more consistently good then Tweedys.
The origianl SonVolt lineup was waaaay special, but I still love what Jay is doing now with the 2nd incarnation. Okemah is just a classic album, too. Amazing.
son volt is basically Uncle tupleo with a different name, they havent developed or changed since the tupelo breakup. Wilco on the other hand is always pressing the boundries and developing their style of music. Son Volt is still awesome, i just think Wilco is better
What kind a nerd would say "please do a little research before posting" He's the same type of guy that say people who dont post shouldnt be allowed to watch! what a nerd
I loved Uncle Tupelo and I love Son Volt just as much, if not more. I just don't get Wilco, their music is just boring to me. I like Tweedy and all, it's nothing personal.
wilco....so damn over rated and disappointing!
jacktala1 2 months ago
tweety can you pleeeease make a song like this!!!
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DaedStarr 4 months ago
Chris Frame!!
jgfrmthezee92 5 months ago
Great guitar tone on this--really full and rich. And I think the keyboards help bring color. Please tour!
81Bear 10 months ago
@81Bear They toured on this lp 4 yrs ago seen em in st louis and he's been back solo. Maybe cus he's from here?
jczother 10 months ago
@81Bear The keyboard players with Jason Isbell now, he's great.
jczother 10 months ago
that is the best rock n roll song ive heard....in a long long long time...thx son volt!
jacktala1 1 year ago
music as it should be - basic -cutting and political
daffodil97 1 year ago
best fuckin american band ...period!
jacktala1 1 year ago 4
i actually discovered son volt from reading about wilco, then tweedy, then uncle tupelo and they're great. really glad i can enjoy country after all
snipersas 1 year ago
There's no "best" in any art, period.
zoomustard 1 year ago 2
this guy is cool that is that.
MattyMattThing 1 year ago
I don't compare Farrar and Tweedy. I think Farrar should be compared with Neil Young, Steve Earle and Bob Dylan. Although, I probably like Farrar best of those.
PFB1994 1 year ago
son volt kills Wilco.. all the way
GodStarRevisited69 1 year ago 3
id just like to say derry deborja, the keyboardist, is the man. hes now with jason isbell and the 400 unit. great stuff
mocfan4 2 years ago
The Jay vs Jeff thing has gotten so very old, both individuals have moved on and the comparison is no longer even relevant. Leave the "who's better" crap to discussions on college football. This is music and it's to be enjoyed or not...
cmed01 2 years ago 15
@cmed01 Agreed-- but Jeff is better.
dashofchutmeg 1 year ago
yeah .. i own Being There...and I paid attention at the shows...
He ain't that good.. let's face it... Uncle Tupelo was good because of Jeff Farrar.. that's my opinion... and I'm right...
Othaepia 2 years ago
personally, i think Tweedy's lyrics are much more profound, and I prefer the sound of Wilco to Son Volt. But I miss Uncle Tupelo. Tweedy needs Farrar. Farrar needs Tweedy.
MarcoEsquand0las 2 years ago
Jeff Farrar ?
fabrasham 2 years ago
I dunno... I don't listen to Wilco... I have seen them live a couple of times and have one album. uhhh... I like Jay Farrar and Son Volt a lot.. one of the best songwriters ever... but Tweedy... he kind of sucks.... there is really not even a comparison... two different levels of play
Othaepia 2 years ago
You've obviously never heard Being There. Don't talk about how Tweedy sucks if you've heard one album and half-paid attention to their live show. You're completely out of your element.
iamlameduck 2 years ago
I can't think of what "genre" (if you want to call it that) replaced "alt. country" (if you want to call it THAT) in importance in English-language rock/pop based music (if you want...you get the idea), so I'm so glad Jay & Son Volt are still around...this from an urban black guy nearing 50 years of age.
dantean 2 years ago
Jeff loves the attention, Jay is more reclusive. They both work equally hard at what they do. To imply otherwise merely shows just how little you know. WIlco and Son Volt both are excellent bands. I prefer son Volt and but that is just my preference. Wilco is so close I almost feel guilty saying even that,
Uncle Tupelo though, they set the benchmark. Jay and Jeff meet it........
70mjc 2 years ago
wilco blows...cannot even compare them to Son Volt.
blugrastooth 2 years ago 2
Wilco and Son Volt can coexist in the same world of coolness equally on the same planet. Okemah is a splendid album. the Search even better. I feel they are better than ever these past few years. This song ROCKS HOLY HELL!
mikemac71 2 years ago 4
great band afterglow 61 ep is a great album!
eli1234567891011 3 years ago
jay farrar is son volt; is wilco; is uncle tupelo
Kolohe13 3 years ago
Son Volt was the first band I really listened to, like, everyday, at the age of 12 (11?) Well now im almost 15 and i haven't lisened in a while but man I love this album! By the way, if your just going to use youtube to argue about which band is "better" go have sex with a bear. Its a matter of opinion.
rutteger13 3 years ago
wilco try harder,and are appropriately rewarded. this is good though. i bought this album and lost it. bah.
blatspanner 3 years ago
Capitol R stands for rock. Do you remember rock? It's spelled H-u-s-k-e-r D-u. Thank you.
houstonveer 3 years ago
the mats rule the huskers
reallycute69 2 years ago
Look, Farrar is reclusive so get over it. He's an awesome songwriter. My question would be, "can you write like this?"..... (& I mean music or lyrics or both)
dwprince69 4 years ago 3
Jay Farrar's Son Volt prefer to stick to a pure country rock sound while Jeff Tweedy and Wilco experiment and go off in different musical directions. They're both great bands.
aginghipster 4 years ago 12
I think Son Volt is much more better than Wilco.
matthijsros 4 years ago
although the constant comparisons are annoying, son volt are more consistant with good songs than wilco. wilco makes some gems, and some unlistenable turds.
dicanio150 4 years ago
Please: name some of those turds.
eyepatchplease 4 years ago
almost everything after hotel
chivev 4 years ago
Wow, what an argument!
eyepatchplease 4 years ago
'I am a wheel' is easily the most woeful, unlistenable song in the entire Son Volt, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo catalogue although to be fair Wilco usually manage a couple of awful songs per record ie 'The Lonely one' ( cringe ). Not to say Wilco is a bad band but Farrars songwriting is way more consistently good then Tweedys.
jamiethomaslane 2 years ago
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Farrar's a jerk. Tweedy's way better. Farrar's songs all sound the same. And his facial hair sucks.
burndtjam 4 years ago
okemah 1,ghost 0
supersonyk 4 years ago
The origianl SonVolt lineup was waaaay special, but I still love what Jay is doing now with the 2nd incarnation. Okemah is just a classic album, too. Amazing.
midwestern329 4 years ago
son volt is basically Uncle tupleo with a different name, they havent developed or changed since the tupelo breakup. Wilco on the other hand is always pressing the boundries and developing their style of music. Son Volt is still awesome, i just think Wilco is better
sdubois92 4 years ago
Check out the video from a few weeks agoI have pictures from the Fort Worth show
RareFootage 4 years ago
We have the lastest video from last night, check it out 4-18-07
RareFootage 4 years ago
wow Farrar's voice seems to sound a little different (fuller?). still good stuff though!
jeffkahl 5 years ago
Sounds like a great ROCK band to me! Ive loved Son Volt from their beginnings...
RaveOnDaveRaveOn 5 years ago
What kind a nerd would say "please do a little research before posting" He's the same type of guy that say people who dont post shouldnt be allowed to watch! what a nerd
barthroom 5 years ago
I loved Uncle Tupelo and I love Son Volt just as much, if not more. I just don't get Wilco, their music is just boring to me. I like Tweedy and all, it's nothing personal.
markkickmark 5 years ago
By a thousand times -Son Volt is WAY better than Wilco
dwprince69 5 years ago
hey seans 10 - this isn't jay "back with the boys", it's Jay with the new members of Son Volt
dwprince69 5 years ago
Coooooooooooooooool! Who's better, Wilco or Son Volt?
Masami01 5 years ago
rock on son volt
gohells06 5 years ago
enjoy the music you guys and...
blow me
robpritts 5 years ago
jay, pls lose the keyboards...i'm your biggest fan too.
talpajam 5 years ago
The name of this song is "Afterglow 61", and has already been posted. Please do a little research before posting videos.
theorioleguy 5 years ago
relax
BushInJail 5 years ago
Missed this when it was on TV. Great to see Jay back with the boys.
seans10 5 years ago