iTunes Session (Wilco EP)
| iTunes Session | |
|---|---|
| EP by | |
| Released | January 20, 2012 |
| Recorded | December 11, 2011 |
| Studio | The Loft (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 29:59 |
| Label | dBpm |
iTunes Session is a live extended play (EP) by the American rock band Wilco. It was released by dBpm Records on January 20, 2012.
Background and recording
The EP was recorded at the band's loft in Chicago shortly before Christmas.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [7] |
| Consequence | D−[8] |
| Pitchfork | 6.7/10[9] |
| Rolling Stone | [10] |
iTunes Session received generally mixed reviews from critics. Justin Gerber of Consequence asked, "If there's nothing special to distinguish this from the original recording, then why bother?"[8] Stephen M. Deusner of Pitchfork said, "Toward that end, iTunes Session emphasizes the immediate over the arty".[9] Will Hermes of Rolling Stone said, "No wheels reinvented here, but they all roll pretty good."[10]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dawned on Me" | Jeff Tweedy | 3:46 |
| 2. | "Born Alone" | Tweedy | 4:09 |
| 3. | "I Might" | Tweedy | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Black Moon" |
| 3:47 |
| 5. | "Whole Love" | Tweedy | 3:57 |
| 6. | "War on War" | Tweedy | 3:18 |
| 7. | "Passenger Side" | Tweedy | 3:36 |
| 8. | "Cruel to Be Kind" (featuring Nick Lowe) | 3:26 | |
| Total length: | 29:59 | ||
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[12] | 54 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[13] | 9 |
| US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[14] | 14 |
References
- ^ Adams, Gregory (January 16, 2012). "Wilco Offer Up New 'iTunes Session'". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ "Wilco To Release Eight Track ITunes Session EP". DIY. January 18, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Murray, Robin (January 18, 2012). "Wilco Prepare iTunes EP". Clash. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Roffman, Michael (January 17, 2012). "Wilco to release iTunes Session". Consequence. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Hilleary, Mike (January 17, 2012). "Wilco To Release iTunes Session". Under the Radar. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ^ Battan, Carrie (January 17, 2012). "Wilco to Release iTunes Session". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ^ Monger, James Christopher. iTunes Session at AllMusic. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Gerber, Justin (February 2, 2012). "Album Review: Wilco – iTunes Session". Consequence. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Deusner, Stephen M. (February 2, 2012). "Wilco: iTunes Session". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Hermes, Will (January 30, 2012). "iTunes Session". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – iTunes Session by Wilco". iTunes Store (US). January 20, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "Wilco Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ "Wilco Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ "Wilco Chart History (Top Rock & Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2025.