Wilco's free EP from their site...

[XXGABEXX]

I'm so far behind the times that it was only recently I was clued in to the fact that they had a free EP on their site. I tried clicking on the link this morning and the link doesn't link. The picture I'm supposed to click on is just that... a picture. There's a link to the EP right on their main page, so I'd imagine it hasn't been taken down. Has anyone else run into this dead end? Is it just me?

-GABE

[wing]

nope, just you... i just went and tried it. it's supposed to open up a player, then you can click to download the free ep again, and it brings you to this page:

http://wilcoworld.net/ep/ep_key.html

anyone know what the key is?

[Rodgre]

the key is the number on the back of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.

Not to be a jerk, but if you care enough to download the free ep (which is FANTASTIC! A Magazine Called Sunset is one of my all-time favorite Wilco tunes) you should care enough to buy Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.

I think it's a great idea. BUY our totally worthy CD and we will give you a FREE EP.

Roger

[XXGABEXX]

I own Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. I couldn't even get to the part to use my key.

Thanks Wing-dawg.

-GABE

[Rodgre]

I own Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. I couldn't even get to the part to use my key.

So with Wing's link, you got in?

It's a great EP. The alternate version of Kamera is great too. Those of you who have seen the documentary might remember that it opens with them tracking a rockin' version of Kamera. That's either the version on the EP or a similar take.

Slightly OT, there is a Tweedy song either called Laminated Cat or Not for the Season, depending on where you find it. It's a beautiful song any way you slice it. My cousin came out to the studio a few months back and did a bunch of acoustic covers and did the most beautiful version of that song.

Roger

[XXGABEXX]

Yea, with that link my key got me right in.

I can only assume it's a browser thing that was keeping me out. But I take full responsibility for that since I use Safari for my browser.

-GABE

[televator]

so, i don't know how this happened, but i got curious and went to the wilco site. i clicked to listen to the free stream (i'm assuming free, because it never asked for a key). i started clicking around the player (which was really cool looking) and the next thing i know i'm on a web page congratulating me, and giving the links to all the mp3 files. i don't own YHF, but don't hate me... i seriously didn't "hack" or anything. i was never even asked for the silly key. was this a fluke, or is it really that loosely guarded?

[the velour fog]

"Laminated Cats" is from Loose Fur the project with Jeff Tweedy, Jim O'Rourke, and Glen Kotche. Pretty good overall, although that song is definetely my fav.

i never heard about the EP either, gonna have to download it when i get home.

[JASIII]

Ah, just go with it, no need to feel guilty. I'm sure Jeff Tweedy wouldn't go Metalicca on your ass, he seems far too cool.

[todd]

was this a fluke, or is it really that loosely guarded?

it is really loosely guarded. if you have ever worked in music retail, it's a safe assumption that the 5 digit # they are referring to is either part of the SKU, the catalog # or both...you should still pick up yankee foxtrot hotel though...

thanks,
todd

[zoetrope]

This might help

[JGriffin]

It is a cool EP. I like that version of Kamera quite a bit. I was watching "I am trying to break your heart" last night (someone finally returned my DVD) and was reminded just how cool it is--is that big distorto guitar really Jay Bennett's Gibson through an amp? I love the sound of distorted acoustic guitar.

[JASIII]

It is a cool EP. I like that version of Kamera quite a bit. I was watching "I am trying to break your heart" last night (someone finally returned my DVD) and was reminded just how cool it is--is that big distorto guitar really Jay Bennett's Gibson through an amp? I love the sound of distorted acoustic guitar.

I just bought it last week. I think that sound is Bennett's acoustic, maybe direct and overdriven. Noticed Tweedy is playing acoustic on that take as well as the keyboard/guitar dude playing a Tele.

[wing]

A magazine called Sunset. Now that is a beautiful song. I love the strings!

[vvv]

Since it was mentioned, anbody, like me, prefer the Loose Fur project to YHF ?

I note that being there is my favorite Wilco recording.