A.M.

by Wilco

A.M. cover art

Released months after the breakup of Uncle Tupelo, Wilco's debut 'A.M.' established the band with a straightforward, radio-friendly alt-country and country-rock sound. [1, 5] The album's production, partially remixed by Richard Dodd to emphasize Jeff Tweedy's vocals, features modest arrangements and the distinct lead guitar work of The Bottle Rockets' Brian Henneman, who departed after the recording. [1] Considered a commercial and critical disappointment by the band, especially when compared to Son Volt's contemporaneous debut 'Trace', the album's reception spurred Wilco to expand its musical style on subsequent releases. [1]

Genres

  • Alt-Country
  • Roots Rock

Tracklist

  1. I Must Be High
  2. Casino Queen
  3. Box Full of Letters
  4. Shouldn't Be Ashamed
  5. Pick up the Change
  6. I Thought I Held You
  7. That's Not the Issue
  8. It's Just That Simple
  9. Should've Been in Love
  10. Passenger Side
  11. Dash 7
  12. Blue Eyed Soul
  13. Too Far Apart