Jeff Tweedy plays music critic for NY Times

photo by Mark Austin

Above: Battles

Frank Zappa once said rock journalism is people who can’t write preparing articles for people who can’t read.

Of course, we beg to differ. But besides our uber-talented, humble staff and literate readers, Mr. Tweedy could give Mr. Zappa a run for his money (rest in peace, big guy). “I’m probably the only person that wanted to be a rock critic and failed at it and started a band,” the Wilco frontman told the New York Times.

Not that we take pleasure in others' misfortunes, but we’d be Summerteethless if Tweedy had kept his press hat.

Since we’re always curious what’s on other people’s iPods, we got a little excited when Tweedy got to play rock critic for a day and revealed he's listening to some of our favorite bands, including the Beatles-loving Dr. Dog, ethereal Grizzly Bear and math-rockers Battles.

If Wilco’s latest release Sky Blue Sky suddenly drops off Billboard, we’ll give you some work, Jeff. Shoot us an e-mail.

Related links:
WilcoWorld.net
Wilco on MySpace
Paste Review: Sky Blue Sky

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