Wilco - Via Chicago Album: Summerteeth [1999]
any song that begins with the lines "i dreamed of killing you again last night/and it felt all right" would certainly be shocking, and "via chicago" is no exception. the entanglement of romantic complications and self-definition is the core of jeff tweedy's lyrics, and he does a great job here. wrapped up in a simple but powerful folk-based melody, the song rises and falls with a grace that is quite engaging. it's a great example of modern-day confessional songwriting, and there is a vulnerable, neil young/lou reed rawness to it, making it one of "summerteeth"'s highlights, as well as a fan favourite.
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