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A review by rmichno
Let's Go (So We Can Get Back): A Memoir of Recording and Discording with Wilco, Etc. by Jeff Tweedy
5.0
Let me preface this review by saying I've been a huge fan of Wilco for almost 20 years, so I may be biased in how much I enjoyed this book. Having followed Jeff Tweedy's career for that long I already knew many of the stories but it was great hearing them from his perspective.
What surprised me was his dry sense of humor and willingness to open up about subjects that would be painful for most of us to discuss. Having seen him live with Wilco and at solo shows I knew he has a dry wit, but the book had several moments that made me genuinely laugh out loud.
The style of writing is very breezy and conversational and it moves in a mostly linear narrative through is childhood and career. I enjoyed learning more about his experiences working in a record store and his passion for all types of music. I think this is reflected in Wilco's music too.
So, highly recommended if you're even a moderate fan of Wilco. Non-Wilco fans might be interested in it as memoir but I think you'll miss out on the context of his experiences if you're not familiar with their albums.
What surprised me was his dry sense of humor and willingness to open up about subjects that would be painful for most of us to discuss. Having seen him live with Wilco and at solo shows I knew he has a dry wit, but the book had several moments that made me genuinely laugh out loud.
The style of writing is very breezy and conversational and it moves in a mostly linear narrative through is childhood and career. I enjoyed learning more about his experiences working in a record store and his passion for all types of music. I think this is reflected in Wilco's music too.
So, highly recommended if you're even a moderate fan of Wilco. Non-Wilco fans might be interested in it as memoir but I think you'll miss out on the context of his experiences if you're not familiar with their albums.