Description
Wilco's third album, Summerteeth, hit the shelves in March 1999 and received rave reviews for its bold arrangements, rich harmonies, and revealing lyrics. Over 20 years later, this Chicago - based band is expanding one of its greatest works with multiple collections full of hours of unreleased studio and live recordings. Summerteeth brought many fan - favorite classic tracks like 'I’m Always In Love', 'A Shot In The Arm', and 'Via Chicago', which the band still plays live today. The deluxe edition debuts 24 previously unreleased recordings, including demos like 'No Hurry' and 'I’ll Sing It', outtakes such as 'I’m Always In Love (Early Run Through)' and 'Viking Dan', and alternate versions like 'Summer Teeth (Slow Rhodes Version)' and 'Pieholden Suite (Alternate)'. Limited to 6,000 copies, the five - LP set has the remastered studio album along with unreleased demos, alternates, and outtakes on 180 - gram vinyl. Instead of the Colorado concert in the CD package, the LP version has a special, exclusive 1999 early performance titled 'An Unmitigated Disaster', a previously unreleased live in - store performance at Tower Records on March 11, 1999, just two days after the album's release. This 10 - song set, broadcast on Chicago radio station WXRT - FM, features several Summerteeth tracks. The four - CD set starts with a 2020 Bob Ludwig remastered original album (its CD debut), plus a whole disc of unreleased studio outtakes, alternate versions, and demos that show the album's creation process. The remaining two discs in the CD version feature a previously unissued live show from November 1, 1999, in Colorado at The Boulder Theatre, when the band was at its best. Sourced from an uncirculated soundboard recording, it includes most Summerteeth songs, plus tracks from the band's previous records and 'Mermaid Avenue'.
To enjoy this Wilco's Summerteeth Deluxe Edition, for the vinyl set, use a high - quality turntable. Place the record gently on the turntable, lower the tonearm carefully, and adjust the speed to 33 1/3 RPM. For the CD set, insert the disc into a CD player. When not in use, store the vinyl records in their protective sleeves and keep them upright to prevent warping. CDs should be stored in their cases to avoid scratches. Handle both vinyl and CDs with clean hands to prevent dirt and oil transfer. This is a limited - edition collection, so keep it in a safe place to maintain its value. If you notice any dust on the vinyl, use a carbon fiber brush to clean it before playing. For CDs, use a soft, lint - free cloth to wipe them from the center outwards.
