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* FaceOfTheBand: Jeff Tweedy.

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* BrokenBase: In addition to the debate over whether or not their post-''A Ghost Is Born'' material has declined in quality due to not being as experimental or dark (see TrueArtIsAngsty below), some fans are divided on whether or not the band improved or declined after Jay Bennett (considered a crucial ingredient to the sound of ''Being There'', ''Summerteeth'', and to a lesser extent, ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'') was thrown out of the band.

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* BrokenBase: In addition to the debate over whether or not their post-''A Ghost Is Born'' material has declined in quality due to not being as experimental or dark (see TrueArtIsAngsty below), dark, some fans are divided on whether or not the band improved or declined after Jay Bennett (considered a crucial ingredient to the sound of ''Being There'', ''Summerteeth'', and to a lesser extent, ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'') was thrown out of the band.



* TrueArtIsAngsty: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' and ''A Ghost Is Born'' were both made at a time when Tweedy was addicted to painkillers for his migraines as well as alcohol, in addition to the drama with his label regarding the former. Since then, he's kicked both (as well as quit smoking), enjoying modest commercial success as well as a stable home life. The music since then reflects the shift, being lighter, less noisy/experimental, more organic (in terms of instrumentation), and not as pessimistic lyrically. There's a section of the fandom whose reaction to this is TheyChangedItNowItSucks (calling ''Sky Blue Sky'' "dad-rock" is one of the more diplomatic assessments).

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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold relatively poorly (especially compared to Music/SonVolt's debut album, ''Trace'') and was considered SoOkayItsAverage by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans, with the band truly finding its own sound on ''Summerteeth''. [[note]] As far as ''literal'' beard growth goes, Jeff Tweedy began growing out his facial hair during the ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' era. [[/note]]

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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold relatively poorly (especially compared to Music/SonVolt's debut album, ''Trace'') and was considered SoOkayItsAverage by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans, with the band truly finding its own sound on ''Summerteeth''. [[note]] As far as ''literal'' beard growth goes, Jeff Tweedy began growing out his facial hair during the ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' era. [[/note]]



** Some have speculated that his "Tweedy" side project with his son is a TakeThat to those who leveled the "dad rock" charge.
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* FandomRivalry: Between Wilco and Music/SonVolt fans, mainly due to Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar's rivalry post-Music/UncleTupelo and due to differences between the two bands' styles.
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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold relatively poorly (especially compared to Music/SonVolt's debut album, ''Trace'') and was considered SoOkayItsAverage by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans, with the band shedding its alternative country roots completely on ''Summerteeth''. [[note]] As far as ''literal'' beard growth goes, Jeff Tweedy began growing out his facial hair during the ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' era. [[/note]]

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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold relatively poorly (especially compared to Music/SonVolt's debut album, ''Trace'') and was considered SoOkayItsAverage by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans, with the band shedding truly finding its alternative country roots completely own sound on ''Summerteeth''. [[note]] As far as ''literal'' beard growth goes, Jeff Tweedy began growing out his facial hair during the ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' era. [[/note]]
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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold relatively poorly (especially compared to Son Volt's debut album, ''Trace'') and was considered SoOkayItsAverage by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans, with the band shedding its alternative country roots completely on ''Summerteeth''. [[note]] As far as ''literal'' beard growth goes, Jeff Tweedy began growing out his facial hair during the ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' era. [[/note]]
* HarsherInHindsight: "Tall buildings shake, voices escape singing sad, sad songs" ("Jesus, Etc.").
* MorePopularSpinoff: To Uncle Tupelo, in terms of sales.

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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold relatively poorly (especially compared to Son Volt's Music/SonVolt's debut album, ''Trace'') and was considered SoOkayItsAverage by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans, with the band shedding its alternative country roots completely on ''Summerteeth''. [[note]] As far as ''literal'' beard growth goes, Jeff Tweedy began growing out his facial hair during the ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' era. [[/note]]
* HarsherInHindsight: "Tall buildings shake, voices escape singing sad, sad songs" ("Jesus, (from "Jesus, Etc.").
") became harsher following [[UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror 9/11]].
* MorePopularSpinoff: To Uncle Tupelo, Music/UncleTupelo, in terms of sales.
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* BrokenBase: In addition to the debate over whether or not their post-''A Ghost Is Born'' material has declined in quality due to not being as experimental or dark (see TrueArtIsAngsty below), some fans are divided on whether or not the band improved or declined after Jay Bennett (considered a crucial ingredient to the sound of ''Being There'', ''Summerteeth'', and to a lesser extent, ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'') left the band.

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* BrokenBase: In addition to the debate over whether or not their post-''A Ghost Is Born'' material has declined in quality due to not being as experimental or dark (see TrueArtIsAngsty below), some fans are divided on whether or not the band improved or declined after Jay Bennett (considered a crucial ingredient to the sound of ''Being There'', ''Summerteeth'', and to a lesser extent, ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'') left was thrown out of the band.



* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold poorly and was not well-received by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans, with the band shedding its alternative country roots completely on ''Summerteeth''. [[note]] As far as ''literal'' beard growth goes, Jeff Tweedy began growing out his facial hair during the ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' era. [[/note]]

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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold relatively poorly (especially compared to Son Volt's debut album, ''Trace'') and was not well-received considered SoOkayItsAverage by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans, with the band shedding its alternative country roots completely on ''Summerteeth''. [[note]] As far as ''literal'' beard growth goes, Jeff Tweedy began growing out his facial hair during the ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' era. [[/note]]
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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold poorly and was not well-received by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans, with the band shedding its alternative country roots completely on ''Summerteeth''.

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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold poorly and was not well-received by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans, with the band shedding its alternative country roots completely on ''Summerteeth''. [[note]] As far as ''literal'' beard growth goes, Jeff Tweedy began growing out his facial hair during the ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' era. [[/note]]
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* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: ''Being There'' is seen as one to ''A.M.''; it received better reviews, and it became the band's first album to chart on the Billboard Top 200.
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* TrueArtIsAngsty: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' and ''A Ghost Is Born'' were both made at a time when Tweedy was addicted to painkillers for his migraines as well as alcohol, in addition to the drama with his label regarding the former. Since then, he's kicked both (as well as quit smoking), enjoying modest commercial success as well as a stable home life; the music since then reflects the shift. There's a section of the fandom whose reaction to this is TheyChangedItNowItSucks (calling ''Sky Blue Sky'' "dad-rock" is one of the more diplomatic assessments).

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* TrueArtIsAngsty: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' and ''A Ghost Is Born'' were both made at a time when Tweedy was addicted to painkillers for his migraines as well as alcohol, in addition to the drama with his label regarding the former. Since then, he's kicked both (as well as quit smoking), enjoying modest commercial success as well as a stable home life; the life. The music since then reflects the shift.shift, being lighter, less noisy/experimental, more organic (in terms of instrumentation), and not as pessimistic lyrically. There's a section of the fandom whose reaction to this is TheyChangedItNowItSucks (calling ''Sky Blue Sky'' "dad-rock" is one of the more diplomatic assessments).
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* HarsherInHindsight: "Tall buildings shake, voices escape singing sad sad songs" ("Jesus, Etc.").

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* HarsherInHindsight: "Tall buildings shake, voices escape singing sad sad, sad songs" ("Jesus, Etc.").
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* TrueArtIsAngsty: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' and ''A Ghost is Born'' were both made at a time when Tweedy was addicted to painkillers for his migraines as well as alcohol, in addition to the drama with his label regarding the former. Since then, he's kicked both (as well as quit smoking), enjoying modest commercial success as well as a stable home life; the music since then reflects the shift. There's a section of the fandom whose reaction to this is TheyChangedItNowItSucks (calling ''Sky Blue Sky'' "dad-rock" is one of the more diplomatic assessments).

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* TrueArtIsAngsty: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' and ''A Ghost is Is Born'' were both made at a time when Tweedy was addicted to painkillers for his migraines as well as alcohol, in addition to the drama with his label regarding the former. Since then, he's kicked both (as well as quit smoking), enjoying modest commercial success as well as a stable home life; the music since then reflects the shift. There's a section of the fandom whose reaction to this is TheyChangedItNowItSucks (calling ''Sky Blue Sky'' "dad-rock" is one of the more diplomatic assessments).
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* BrokenBase: In addition to the debate over whether or not their post-''A Ghost Is Born'' material has declined in quality due to not being as experimental or dark (see TrueArtIsAngsty below), some fans are divided on whether or not the band improved or declined after Jay Bennett (considered a crucial ingredient to the sound of ''Being There'', ''Summerteeth'', and to a lesser extent, ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'') left the band.
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* TrueArtIsAngsty: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' and ''A Ghost is Born'' were both made at a time when Tweedy was addicted to painkillers for his migraines as well as alcohol, in addition to the above-mentioned drama with his label regarding the former. Since then he's kicked both (as well as quit smoking), enjoying modest commercial success as well as a stable home life; the music since then reflects the shift. There's a section of the fandom whose reaction to this is TheyChangedItNowItSucks (calling ''Sky Blue Sky'' "dad-rock" is one of the more diplomatic assessments).

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* TrueArtIsAngsty: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' and ''A Ghost is Born'' were both made at a time when Tweedy was addicted to painkillers for his migraines as well as alcohol, in addition to the above-mentioned drama with his label regarding the former. Since then then, he's kicked both (as well as quit smoking), enjoying modest commercial success as well as a stable home life; the music since then reflects the shift. There's a section of the fandom whose reaction to this is TheyChangedItNowItSucks (calling ''Sky Blue Sky'' "dad-rock" is one of the more diplomatic assessments).
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* EpicRiff: "Spiders (Kidsmoke)* is basically a pretext for a massive one of these, which forms almost the entire musical material of the chorus.

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* EpicRiff: "Spiders (Kidsmoke)* (Kidsmoke)" is basically a pretext for a massive one of these, which forms almost the entire musical material of the chorus.
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* EpilepticTrees: Some reviewers and fans saw the songs ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' as being about the 9/11 attacks, even though the album was recorded before the attacks happened.

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* EpilepticTrees: Some reviewers and fans saw the songs from ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' as being about the 9/11 attacks, even though the album was recorded before the attacks happened.



* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold poorly and was not well-received by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans.

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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold poorly and was not well-received by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans.fans, with the band shedding its alternative country roots completely on ''Summerteeth''.



* TrueArtIsAngsty: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' was made at a time when Tweedy was addicted to painkillers for his migraines as well as alcohol, in addition to the above-mentioned drama with his label. Since then he's kicked both (as well as quit smoking), enjoying modest commercial success as well as a stable home life; the music since then reflects the shift. There's a section of the fandom whose reaction to this is TheyChangedItNowItSucks (calling ''Sky Blue Sky'' "dad-rock" is one of the more diplomatic assessments).

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* TrueArtIsAngsty: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' was and ''A Ghost is Born'' were both made at a time when Tweedy was addicted to painkillers for his migraines as well as alcohol, in addition to the above-mentioned drama with his label.label regarding the former. Since then he's kicked both (as well as quit smoking), enjoying modest commercial success as well as a stable home life; the music since then reflects the shift. There's a section of the fandom whose reaction to this is TheyChangedItNowItSucks (calling ''Sky Blue Sky'' "dad-rock" is one of the more diplomatic assessments).
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** Some have speculated that his "Tweedy" side project with his son is a TakeThat to those who leveled the "dad rock" charge.

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** Some have speculated that his "Tweedy" side project with his son is a TakeThat to those who leveled the "dad rock" charge.charge.
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* EpicRiff: "Spiders (Kidsmoke)* is basically a pretext for a massive one of these, which forms almost the entire musical material of the chorus.



** Some have speculated that his "Tweedy" side project with his son is a TakeThat to those who leveled the "dad rock" charge.

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** Some have speculated that his "Tweedy" side project with his son is a TakeThat to those who leveled the "dad rock" charge.
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* MagnumOpus: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot''
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* MagnumOpus: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot''
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** Some have speculated that his "Tweedy" side project with his son is a TakeThat to those who leveled the "dad rock" charge.
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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold poorly and was not well received. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans.

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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold poorly and was not well received.well-received by critics, being generally regarded as watered-down Uncle Tupelo. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans.
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* TrueArtIsAngsty: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' was made at a time when Tweedy was addicted to painkillers for his migraines as well as alcohol, in addition to the above-mentioned drama with his label. Since then he's kicked both (as well as quit smoking), enjoying modest commercial success as well as a stable home life. There's a section of the fandom who's reaction to this is TheyChangedItNowItSucks.

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* TrueArtIsAngsty: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' was made at a time when Tweedy was addicted to painkillers for his migraines as well as alcohol, in addition to the above-mentioned drama with his label. Since then he's kicked both (as well as quit smoking), enjoying modest commercial success as well as a stable home life. life; the music since then reflects the shift. There's a section of the fandom who's whose reaction to this is TheyChangedItNowItSucks.TheyChangedItNowItSucks (calling ''Sky Blue Sky'' "dad-rock" is one of the more diplomatic assessments).
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* HarsherInHindsight: "Tall buildings shake, voices escape singing sad sad songs" ("Jesus, Etc.").
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* EpilepticTrees: Some reviewers and fans saw the songs ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' as being about the 9/11 attacks, even though the album was recorded before the attacks happened.


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* GrowingTheBeard: Their first album, ''A.M.'' sold poorly and was not well received. ''Being There'' is where the band really grew the beard for fans.
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* CoveredUp: The concept behind the the ''Mermaid Avenue'' albums.
* FaceOfTheBand: Jeff Tweedy.
* MorePopularSpinoff: To Uncle Tupelo, in terms of sales.
* TrueArtIsAngsty: ''Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'' was made at a time when Tweedy was addicted to painkillers for his migraines as well as alcohol, in addition to the above-mentioned drama with his label. Since then he's kicked both (as well as quit smoking), enjoying modest commercial success as well as a stable home life. There's a section of the fandom who's reaction to this is TheyChangedItNowItSucks.

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