Wilco: The Whole Love

Jeff Tweedy is one the most prolific singer-songwriters of our generation and the sound of

Wilco is one of gorgeous melodies, catchy hooks, and of course, a little bit of twang. When we got word here at KCRW that we were able to stream the new album,

The Whole Love

, as part of our Album Preview series I got very excited as I have been a big fan for many years. I have always admired Tweedy for being outspoken and telling us how he sees it and how it is, with no holds barred. That staunch integrity and individualism is also reflected in the band’s decision to leave their record label.

The Whole Love is their inaugural record on their own label, dBpm (decibels per minute) and it feels like an appropriate place for this new release. They've basically taken it back to basics. The entire crew took off the later half of 2010 as a vacation. According to Tweedy, it was a way to "recharge and forget how to play all the old songs."

The Whole Love is also very representative of their live shows. You get the pumping rockers and the beautiful ballads. The release rounds out with a fantastic 12 minute tune called One Sunday Morning (Song for Jane Smiley’s Boyfriend) that exemplifies the range of Wilco's music. It is a song that is not over-produced, yet magical and beautiful and you wish it would not end. It's a perfect example of how great this band really is.

-- Raul Campos, KCRW Music Host

Track listing

1. Art of Almost

2. I Might

3. Sunloathe

4. Dawned On Me

5. Black Moon

6. Born Alone

7. Open Mind

8. Capitol City

9. Standing O

10. Rising Red Lung

11. Whole Love

12. One Sunday Morning (Song for Jane Smiley’s boyfriend)