Wilco Handshake Drugs, Nels Cline solo

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[fireeyedb0y]

I really don't get why people are so hung up on Nels Cline. I have to agree with some other people here; in that Nels doesn't fit Wilco too well. Although I'm sure he's a technically gifted player, the emotions in his play don't match the intended emotions of some of Wilco's songs I think. It's far too rough and sloppy for what Wilco used to be all about I think. ALTWYS and MOBs for instance. Great cathartic solo's that tell an emotional story. But what story is Nels telling us here exactly?

[achn2b]

Since it's Tweedy who does the solo on ALTWS(with Nels echoing his part in places), perhaps you should re-think your entire assumption?

[Ian3985]

I guess all the shitheads who are replying to nels work don't actually realize that Jeff himself did every bit of guitar work on "A Ghost is Born" note for note, with minimal effects and immense studio production. As he said "the guitar mimics my panic attacks" Now, rather than tough it out making ever sound as a five piece, Tweedy added Cline, filling out the necessary noise that tastefully earmarks each song. Not even close to a solo, as much as it is a fucking sonic masterpiece.

[danaudio13]

I've never seen a statue of a music critic... Most musicians I know and have played with appreciate the group consciousness Wilco have achieved. Here's an innovative way to critique music: Learn an instrument, Play for 20 years, Write 200 songs, Release 10 albums, Tour the globe, and develop the humility that grows from the energy your music feeds to millions of fans. Then you may be lucky enough to be mentioned in the same sentence as those who have come before you. Peace

[funkyfreshguitar]

If people were to actually consider the meaning of the song, this kind of eccentric soloing might appear to be more appropriate. 

[GrowTheCaine]

@danaudio13 agreed

[chevyimpala1936]

another stupide guitarist in this world...!!!! pfff



[chopperdave13]

The only person more intense on his guitar is Jonny Greenwood

[emuellerx]

That kicked so much ass.

[Noseheros]

@fireeyedb0y I think they wanted something different when they hired him, I think he accents their style to make it much more interesting and generally better

[NocaMom]

i <3 nels! i saw them at newport and at the orpheum in boston

[smoss469]

He plays like Michael J Fox, that isn't intended as a mean spirited comment.. I just don't know of anyone else who plays with so much shaking. Reminds me of a drug addict going through withdraws.

[johnnyguitar2111]

there must be somthing here that im missing .. but of corurse im from the 60's and back then good or bad things were heard very clear

[sycamoreok]

WHOAH! hell yeah!!!!!!