Title: Let's Go (So We Can Get Back) Pdf A Memoir of Recording and Discording with Wilco, Etc.
Author: Jeff Tweedy
Published Date: 2018-11-13
Page: 304
“Engaging . . . Sometimes the most revolutionary thing about music comes down to its ability to transform an individual.”—The New York Times Book Review“Wildly entertaining . . . Breathtaking . . . Unforgettable . . . Tweedy's music has never shied away from darkness, but he's also never been afraid to celebrate joy. The same is true with this remarkable memoir—it's a wonderful book, alternately sorrowful and triumphant, and it's a gift not just to his fans, but to anyone who cares about American rock music.”—NPR.org"The book’s unsparing detail—on everything from his upbringing in drab Belleville, Illinois, to the contentious band dynamics of Wilco and alt-country gods Uncle Tupelo—make this a uniquely raw rock autobiography.”—Rolling Stone“Let’s Go is especially enlightening, a rock ’n’ roll book that quietly dismantles what we expect from rock ’n’ roll books.”—Pitchfork“Illuminating . . . A compelling portrait of an artist whose everyman nature proves to be anything but a front.”—AV Club"[Tweedy] succeeds in entertaining and oddly revealing ways, moving with shape-shifting ease from wry self-effacement to what he calls Midwestern sarcasm to naked confession.”—Chicago Tribune“Laced with funny anecdotes . . . Readers might sometimes wonder at Tweedy’s lyrics, but in his playing, singing, and writing, whether in solo efforts, in collaboration with Wilco, or in his producing other artists, we know we have something to treasure.”—Associated Press“In its willingness to probe the most vulnerable periods in his past, though, [Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back)] is of a piece with Tweedy’s revered songwriting.” —Vanity Fair“His writing . . . could not be any more inviting and engaging, full of voice and rich, vivid storytelling. . . . He composes lengthy chapters that dive deep into explanations of his songwriting and recording process, the pain and joy of his upbringing, and his attempts to grapple with addiction, marriage, and parenthood.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette“Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back) reads more like a collection of humorously confessional essays by David Sedaris than a conventional rock memoir.” —Uproxx“Engaging and self-questioning.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer“The Wilco front man has just written one of the best and most revealing memoirs in years. . . . Let’s Go is a warts-and-all addiction memoir, but luckily it is much more than that, too. It’s also a genuinely moving ode to his wife and two sons (one of whom, Spencer, is the drummer in his side project, Tweedy), and an impassioned and often quite funny firsthand account of a music geek’s coming of age.”—The Ringer“Though Tweedy’s lyrics tend to be oblique, his new memoir is anything but.”—Men’s Journal“We already knew Jeff Tweedy could write. . . . We didn’t know Tweedy could write an entire book, and do it really well. But with the arrival of his new memoir, Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back) . . . it’s clear Tweedy is just as adept at writing nonfiction as he is songs. Let’s Go is a dry-witted examination of Tweedy’s personal life and career so enjoyable even the most casual of fans will be hooked.”—Paste“By turns self-deprecating, sincere, hilarious, and harrowing.”—The Boston Globe"A funny and candid addition to the rock-memoir genre.”—Newsweek“Funny and frank.”—Entertainment Weekly“A memoir every bit as openhearted and captivating as [Tweedy’s] best songwriting. . . . Even the most difficult events in this page-turner are edged with humor and the hindsight of someone looking back from a better place. Though stories of contemporary musicians occupy a crowded field, this one’s a cut above the rest. Tweedy proves himself delightful company, and, as with his music, readers will hear this resonating long after they’ve finished.” —Library Journal (starred review)“Tweedy writes movingly about his parents, his wife and children, and his desire to find an artistic home for his band. Thoughtful, earnest reflections on family, creative integrity, and a life in music.”—Kirkus Reviews“Tweedy will delight fans by sharing such tidbits as his favorite moment in the Wilco documentary and how a Noah’s Ark analogy powered the Grammy-winning A Ghost Is Born album. Tweedy tells a wonderfully unassuming story of a music-filled life.”—Publishers Weekly As the founding member and leader of the American rock band Wilco, and before that the cofounder of the alt-country band Uncle Tupelo, Jeff Tweedy is one of contemporary American music's most accomplished songwriters, musicians, and performers. Since starting Wilco in 1994, Jeff has written original songs for ten Wilco albums and collaborated with folk singer Billy Bragg to bring musical life to three albums full of Woody Guthrie-penned lyrics in the Mermaid Avenue series. In 2014, he released Sukierae, a musical collaboration with his son, drummer Spencer Tweedy. He has produced a trio of albums for iconic soul and gospel singer Mavis Staples: the 2011 Grammy Award-winning You Are Not Alone, 2013's One True Vine, and the 2017 release, which he also cowrote with Staples, If All I Was Was Black. He lives in Chicago with his family.
*A Rolling Stone Best Music Books of 2018 selection*
*A Pitchfork Pick: Best Music Books of 2018*
The singer, guitarist, and songwriter—best known for his work with Wilco—opens up about his past, his songs, the music, and the people who have inspired him.
Few bands have encouraged as much devotion as the Chicago rock band Wilco, and it's thanks, in large part, to the band's singer, songwriter, and guiding light: Jeff Tweedy. But while his songs and music have been endlessly discussed and analyzed, Jeff has rarely talked so directly about himself, his life, or his artistic process.
Until now. In his long-awaited memoir, Jeff will tell stories about his childhood in Belleville, Illinois; the St. Louis record store, rock clubs, and live-music circuit that sparked his songwriting and performing career; and the Chicago scene that brought it all together. He also talks in-depth about his collaborators in Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, and more; and writes lovingly about his parents; wife, Susie; and sons, Spencer and Sammy.
Honest, funny, and disarming, Tweedy's memoir will bring readers inside both his life and his musical process, illuminating his singular genius and sharing his story, voice, and perspective for the first time.
Does not Disappoint Although I am a big fan of Jeff Tweedy’s music, I didn’t expect too much from this book just because I’ve frequently been disappointed by musician’s memoirs. So it is a pleasant surprise that this book is so good.This is a very honest, warts and all, story of his life thus far. A lot of good, juicy tidbits for Wilco fans. It is also surprisingly very funny in parts. I laughed out loud several times (his imagined response to “How about those Cubs?” Is classic.) Jeff Tweedy is a thoughtful, smart guy and this book proves it.Not only for Wilco fans ... music fans too I've just finished this book in a really quick read. Anyone who cares about music, rock n roll will love this honest memoir about the struggles of being a musician, drug addict, and anxiety issues. Tweedy is honest and sincere in all of it. I started the audiobook (read by Tweedy himself) and you can hear the emotion in his voice so don't forget to listen to that too.Really not very exciting or worth the read I knew I'd see a bunch of five-star reviews for this book. It's predictable that Wilco fans would run out, buy it, and lavish praise it. But there's not a lot of reason for Tweedy to have written this book right now. He's (hopefully) only halfway through his career. And while he's experienced some tough times, they don't fully amount to the completion of a life arc that would justify such a grand statement.Yes, Tweedy is humble, heartfelt, and self-effacing in what he's written. But it's not a very interesting read. And most of the anecdotes aren't vibrant or deep-- they don't fully transport us into the room, the moment. Sure, we get the emotional vibe. But he generally takes the 30,000-foot approach.In contrast, open to a page of Keith Richards' book and you'll see what engrossing is. The eye for small details, the type of sheets on the mattress, the stucco on the walls, the exchanges of dialogue...Tweedy understandably accepted a book deal, and I hope he makes some money. (He has a family to support, which may be the justification for the book.)But overall, this reads like the lengthy extrapolations of insights gleaned from several years of therapy.Where he failed is in writing a book that holds little interest or relevance for someone who isn't a Wilco fan, or doesn't know their music. If you're just a music fan, or an average book reader, this memoir will be...boring.And that's a bummer, because Tweedy is a talented guy.I'l give it three stars for the solid writing skills. But save your money unless you're a Wilco diehard.Sorry to say...
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