The American band Wilco has been trading classics for almost two decades. Records like Summerteeth (1999), Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (2002) and Wilco [The Album] (2009) were rightly acclaimed by leading critics and also managed to achieve decent sales figures. As one of the hardest working bands on the rock circuit, Wilco regularly visits the Netherlands, resulting in sold-out Paradisos and 013s. The
… Whole Love, although less catchy than the previous albums, again guarantees a dose of masterful pop music. Singer / guitarist Jeff Tweedy again provides a few beautiful listening songs, guitarist Nels Cline plays a solo and bassist John Stirratt puts down a great groove from time to time. In fact, nothing seems impossible for these men of respectable age. That is at the same time also the tragedy of Wilco. The careless speed with which the band creates its masterpieces means that they are sometimes overlooked. Hopefully that is not the case with The Whole Love, because pop fans should not deny themselves this record. (JE)more
