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Let's Go (So We Can Get Back): A Memoir of Recording and Discording with Wilco, Etc. by Jeff Tweedy
blaineduncan's review
5.0
The first word that comes to mind after reading Let's Go (So We Can Get Back) is "breezy."
Tweedy's text isn't note perfect (it suffers a bit from too many distracting split infinitives) but it is full of voice. There's nothing complex here but the thoughts, particularly about recovery. Tweedy presents it all in such a manner that's easy and fun to digest. It's breezy.
Tweedy spends more time on his Uncle Tupelo days than his Wilco days, but that's fine. It works and perhaps he'll revisit the Wilco days in another work.
I loved this memoir. I recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Tweedy, Wilco, and Uncle Tupelo.
Tweedy's text isn't note perfect (it suffers a bit from too many distracting split infinitives) but it is full of voice. There's nothing complex here but the thoughts, particularly about recovery. Tweedy presents it all in such a manner that's easy and fun to digest. It's breezy.
Tweedy spends more time on his Uncle Tupelo days than his Wilco days, but that's fine. It works and perhaps he'll revisit the Wilco days in another work.
I loved this memoir. I recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Tweedy, Wilco, and Uncle Tupelo.
kuya_kes's review
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
Despite being a recent, lukewarm Wilco admirer influenced by my Wilco-obsessed work colleagues who took me to my very first, their eighth, Wilco concert this year (one even named their son after the band), I dove into Jeff Tweedy's memoir with minimal knowledge & expectations. It was an unorthodox approach, but ultimately rewarding.
Having devoured my fair share of rock star memoirs, I can confidently say this ranks among the best. Jeff's a natural storyteller, possessing a voice that draws you in from the first page. He's refreshingly raw, flawed, and charmingly self-deprecating. Here's a guy, not unlike ourselves, simply trying to navigate life's complexities. I often found myself forgetting he's the frontman of two beloved cult followed bands, so engrossed was I in his relatable anecdotes and insightful learnings.
His humor is disarming, often leading into hilariously awkward Larry David-esque social interactions or questionable decisions, both fueled by and independent of bad influences. The inclusion of his wonderfully eccentric family adds another layer, providing a glimpse into the vibrant world that shaped him.
While the book may not turn me into a die-hard Wilco or overall alt-country fan, it undeniably made me a devoted admirer of Jeff Tweedy and his captivating brand of flawed genius.
Having devoured my fair share of rock star memoirs, I can confidently say this ranks among the best. Jeff's a natural storyteller, possessing a voice that draws you in from the first page. He's refreshingly raw, flawed, and charmingly self-deprecating. Here's a guy, not unlike ourselves, simply trying to navigate life's complexities. I often found myself forgetting he's the frontman of two beloved cult followed bands, so engrossed was I in his relatable anecdotes and insightful learnings.
His humor is disarming, often leading into hilariously awkward Larry David-esque social interactions or questionable decisions, both fueled by and independent of bad influences. The inclusion of his wonderfully eccentric family adds another layer, providing a glimpse into the vibrant world that shaped him.
While the book may not turn me into a die-hard Wilco or overall alt-country fan, it undeniably made me a devoted admirer of Jeff Tweedy and his captivating brand of flawed genius.
dtab62's review
4.0
This is one of the more enjoyable music memoirs that I’ve read. And I’ve read a lot of them.
One reason is that the author seems genuinely bemused that people want to read his life story. I find that very endearing.
The pace and flow of the book is fast moving, which also helps. It feels more like the reader is along for the ride rather than having to plod through it. Tweedy says in a sentence what Springsteen spent two pages on.
Highly recommended.
One reason is that the author seems genuinely bemused that people want to read his life story. I find that very endearing.
The pace and flow of the book is fast moving, which also helps. It feels more like the reader is along for the ride rather than having to plod through it. Tweedy says in a sentence what Springsteen spent two pages on.
Highly recommended.
rontronium's review
3.0
While I find Tweedy charming in interviews, parts of this book came off like he's got a chip on his shoulder.
The End.
The End.
megos's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Finished this book in about a week! 2024 is the year of Wilco for me.