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Let Go So We Can Get Back A Memoir of Recording and Discording with Wilco Etc eBook Jeff Tweedy

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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Let Go So We Can Get Back A Memoir of Recording and Discording with Wilco Etc eBook Jeff Tweedy Reviews

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.
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.
I'm a huge Uncle Tupelo/Son Volt/Wilco fan but I wasn't really anticipating this book in any way until I read an excerpt somewhere online and I enjoyed it so I bought the book.

This is not a chronological record of Tweedy's life (though it's roughly chronological), I'd say it's more a collection of thoughts on his life, himself, songwriting, music, relationships, etc. I find his writing style very entertaining - he's not trying to impress us, he's not trying to sugarcoat anything, himself included.

You get some good (and sad) stories from his childhood and how music became incredibly important to him. He doesn't go into detail about every album, every song, every tour, or anything like that. The focus drifts among different topics, but not in a bad way at all. He doesn't grind an ax with Jay Farrar - he portrays them both as dysfunctional introverts who connected through music until Jay walked away (completely). I don't find that I need to take sides with either one of them - there is no bad guy.

He touches on the sad, tragic figure of Jay Bennett, giving him effusive praise for his musicianship and the collaborative connection they formed early - but also talks about some of the dysfunction in that relationship, as well as addiction issues, that led to them no longer being able to work together anymore.

What I really related to was his connection with music growing up. I'm roughly the same age and music (records, concerts, playing/writing/performing) essentially "saved" me in a similar way. He comes across as a relatively normal, likable guy who maybe isn't great with people. Well, who really isn't great with people. He presents himself in an honest, earnest way. He's not trying to convince us of anything, he's not trying to win the Jeff vs. Jay debate, he's not portraying himself as some kind of tortured genius, he's not worried if we'll like him.

But I do like him. This book is funny, sad, poignant, inspiring, insightful and fun to read. I've would've been happy if it was twice as long. I connected with many things in here on a personal level. Your experience may be different. I've already started reading it again.
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...