ITunes Session (Wilco EP)

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iTunes Session
EP by
Wilco
ReleasedJanuary 20, 2012
RecordedDecember 11, 2011
StudioThe Loft (Chicago, Illinois)
GenreRock
Length29:59
LabeldBpm

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

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The EP was recorded at the band's loft in Chicago shortly before Christmas.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarHalf star[9]
ConsequenceD−[10]
Pitchfork6.7/10[11]
Rolling StoneStarStarStarHalf star[12]

iTunes Session was met with 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?"[10] Stephen M. Deusner of Pitchfork said, "Toward that end, iTunes Session emphasizes the immediate over the arty".[11] Will Hermes of Rolling Stone said, "No wheels reinvented here, but they all roll pretty good."[12]

Track listing

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iTunes Session track listing[13]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Dawned on Me"Jeff Tweedy3:46
2."Born Alone"Tweedy4:09
3."I Might"Tweedy3:57
4."Black Moon"
3:47
5."Whole Love"Tweedy3:57
6."War on War"Tweedy3:18
7."Passenger Side"Tweedy3:36
8."Cruel to Be Kind" (featuring Nick Lowe)
3:26
Total length:29:59

Charts

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Chart performance for iTunes Session
Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[14] 54
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[15] 9
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[16] 14

References

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  1. ^ Adams, Gregory (January 16, 2012). "Wilco Offer Up New 'iTunes Session'". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  2. ^ "Wilco To Release Eight Track ITunes Session EP". DIY. January 18, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  3. ^ Murray, Robin (January 18, 2012). "Wilco Prepare iTunes EP". Clash. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  4. ^ Roffman, Michael (January 17, 2012). "Wilco to release iTunes Session". Consequence. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  5. ^ "Wilco to Release iTunes Session". Jambands. January 17, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  6. ^ Whitman, Marc (January 19, 2012). "Wilco Putting Solid Sound Festival on One-Year Hiatus, Releasing New iTunes Session". Live Music Blog. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  7. ^ Hilleary, Mike (January 17, 2012). "Wilco To Release iTunes Session". Under the Radar. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  8. ^ Battan, Carrie (January 17, 2012). "Wilco to Release iTunes Session". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  9. ^ Monger, James Christopher. iTunes Session at AllMusic. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Gerber, Justin (February 2, 2012). "Album Review: Wilco – iTunes Session". Consequence. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Deusner, Stephen M. (February 2, 2012). "Wilco: iTunes Session". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  12. ^ a b Hermes, Will (January 30, 2012). "iTunes Session". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  13. ^ "iTunes – Music – iTunes Session by Wilco". iTunes Store (US). January 20, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  14. ^ "Wilco Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  15. ^ "Wilco Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  16. ^ "Wilco Chart History (Top Rock & Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2025.


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