Still Feel Gone

Editorial Reviews
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Before March 16-20, 1992 secured Uncle Tupelo as Commanders in Chief of the alt country assault during the early '90s, Still Feel Gone stated emphatically that this foursome are no musical tumbleweeds. Though twangy, lap-steel-heavy ditties like "Watch Me Fall" and "Still Be Around" cradle a country heart, the bulk of this disc is a nod to Uncle Tupelo's garage and punk rock heritage. The songs find their hooks in the twittery vocals of Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy, but beware the rapid fire drumming from Mike Heidorn. When Uncle Tupelo fires up it's tribute to late-Minuteman D. Boon, you'll realize there's more to these country boys than meets the ear. --Nick Heil --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

Gun
Looking For A Way Out
Fall Down Easy
Nothing
Still Be Around
Watch Me Fall
Punch Drunk
Postcard
D. Boon
True To Life
Cold Shoulder
Discarded
If That's Alright
Sauget Wind (Bonus Track)
I Wanna Destroy You (Bonus Track)
Watch Me Fall (Demo) (Bonus Track)
Looking For A Way Out (Demo) (Bonus Track)
If That's Alright (Demo) (Bonus Track)

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Before March 16-20, 1992 secured Uncle Tupelo's place as Commanders in Chief of the alt-country assault during the early '90s, Still Feel Gone stated emphatically that they were no musical tumbleweeds. Though twangy, lap-steel-heavy ditties like "Watch Me Fall" and "Still Be Around" cradle a country heart, the bulk of this disc is a nod to Uncle Tupelo's garage- and punk-rock heritage. The songs find their hooks in the twittery vocals of Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy, but beware the rapid-fire drumming of Mike Heidorn. When Uncle Tupelo fires up its tribute to late Minuteman D. Boon, you'll realize there's more to these country boys than meets the ear. This 2003 expanded and remastered version includes three unreleased demos, the "Sauget Wind" single, and their rare cover of the Soft Boys' "I Wanna Destoy You." --Nick Heil

Customer Reviews:

What about the extra tracks?.......2006-10-20

Often it seems like the first cd you ever get by a band, the one that makes you a fan, that'll often be your favorite, for nostalgic reasons if nothing else. That's the case with STILL FEEL GONE for me. Even though ANODYNE is more mature and impressive, and NO DEPRESSION is more intense, somehow this is still my favorite.

It's a bit of a sluggish mess, though, sonically! I wonder if anyone who has this remastered version can talk about a) any changes in the sound and b) the quality of the bonus tracks.

[If you're curious about Uncle Tupelo and don't have any of their albums, get their "greatest hits" collection for starters. They only have 4 real albums, though. Note that "March 16-20" is a VERY acoustic album, the others all mix acoustic and electric instruments.]

Complete Album.......2006-06-30

There are only a couple songs on this album that verge on ordinary; the rest come together into a complete, albeit short, listening experience.

It's a little less from the gut than 'No Depression' but not yet overly cerebral. It rocks at times and is moody at others and evokes a sense of desperation and defiance. For some reason, while very different, it reminds me of the Stone's Sticky Fingers (but this may be a stretch)

still feel gone, indeed..........2004-12-10

a month or so ago, a buddy burned me a copy of some UT bootleg from the mid 90s (it's unofficially called 'Last Call') and though i had most of the songs, it came across as a revelation. the only missing cd i had was 'still feel gone' (i got into the band just as they were breaking up), and now i have it. the buddy who burned me the live cd said 'y'know, that band never should have broken up. those two guys brought out the best in each other, and while there are some good wilco and son volt songs, those first three albums were the high water mark.' alas, after listening to this, and going into the back catalogue to hear anodyne and march 17-21, 1992, i sadly must agree. these guys were BEYOND great; the best thing that american music produced since Gram's Flying Burrito Brothers... what fine, fine music...

Uncle Tupelo's best work - Still Feel Gone.......2004-08-22

at first listen to this remastered disc I was amazed.
thrown back at how well the songs work and feel.
this is by far the most consistent album of all the UT releases.
I highly recommend this one!

A period of transition, as one reviewer says, Not quite!
These boys wanted it and they got it. The musicianship is all there. You can't miss it!
It really shows just how well practiced these songs were and they come across that way.

I've heard these tracks in different ways and they all work just the way great songs should.

A universal arsenal of classic alt-country with a touch of sin.........

Oh my, now THIS works for me!.......2004-07-22

Having only heard a few Uncle Tupelo/Son Volt tunes, I bought this one on a hunch. Glad I did, because this one kicks A*S!

I had a hard time getting past the first 7 songs, though. I kept playing each one 3-5X in a row, because each song is a gem in it's own right. It took me hours just to get through the full CD, lol...

Buy it and enjoy it - this one is a classic for sure.

Average customer rating:

Stands the test of time . . .
Mastery from a unique band
If I could give it ****** I would!
Essential and gorgeous...
5 Stars, and Still Not Their Best

Still Feel Gone
Uncle Tupelo
Manufacturer: Rockville
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003JY8
Release Date: 1991-09-17

Tracks:

Gun
Looking For A Way Out
Fall Down Easy
Nothing
Still Be Around
Watch Me Fall
Punch Drunk
Postcard
D. Boon
True To Life
Cold Shoulder
Discarded
If That's Alright

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Before March 16-20, 1992 secured Uncle Tupelo as Commanders in Chief of the alt country assault during the early '90s, Still Feel Gone stated emphatically that this foursome are no musical tumbleweeds. Though twangy, lap-steel-heavy ditties like "Watch Me Fall" and "Still Be Around" cradle a country heart, the bulk of this disc is a nod to Uncle Tupelo's garage and punk rock heritage. The songs find their hooks in the twittery vocals of Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy, but beware the rapid fire drumming from Mike Heidorn. When Uncle Tupelo fires up it's tribute to late-Minuteman D. Boon, you'll realize there's more to these country boys than meets the ear. --Nick Heil

Customer Reviews:

Stands the test of time . . ........2005-03-08

Living in Athens, GA circa 1990 I was dragged to a Wednesday night show at the old, old 40 Watt to see a band reputed to be "it". A threesome from the Midwest was all my friend could tell me. I was not disappointed by a band that seemed to be a blenderized mix of Neil Young and the Clash, and offered a front-man (Farrar) with a voice to not be forgotten. Sadly I never sought any recorded material at the time. About 2 years later living in Atlanta a friend was playing this in his car and my brain immediately triggered back to that show, and the rest is history. I can't say that this is my favorite Tupelo album, but it probably is the one I've listened to the most during the wait for new material. The crunch Farrar achieves with his guitar on Punch Drunk is one of my favorite UT moments, and now, over a decade later, the entire disc still sounds great. In retrospect there was no way to know that Tweedy represented as much talent as he now displays as he was clearly a slight second man to Farrar, but just needed the opportunity to step up with Wilco. This is less a review than it is a scolding for music lover who doesn't own/hasn't heard this disc. Don't be scared of labels like "alt-country" or whatever - this is at heart a punk album made by three guys who absorbed the folkier sounds surrounding them in the rural Midwest. Get it now.

Mastery from a unique band.......2003-03-19

All of Tupelo's albums should elicit 5 stars from anyone who listens to them, and this is no exception. If you have a hard time comprehending what alt./country means this is it. I still favor No Depression over this album, but that doesn't mean that this isn't a gem. They start off giving us a great Replacementish tune which shows their versatility. Tweedy on vocals is nice, but no one matches Farrar whose voice defines a genre. D. Boon does hi-light their ability to walk in and out of alternative as they emulate the late great. What shows up on this album is a prelude to Tweedy's Wilco days. If you are more of a Wilco fan you will like this album, as it features some nice ballads featuring Tweedy's soft voice.
I love Uncle Tupelo, and anything they did was worthy of six stars.

If I could give it ****** I would!.......2001-12-01

Uncle Tupelo was one of the best bands I ever had the pleasure to see live. They are now defunkt:-( This album is my favorite, today. All of Uncle Tupelo's titles are fantastic so I don't have A favorite; I have rotating favorites and today Still Feel Gone won the coin toss. The first song "Gun" is one of the absolute best, (...) kickin tunes of all times, for that matter, so is "Nothing" and "Punch Drunk" and "D.Boon" and "Postcard" and... But, at the same time there are songs like "Still Be Around" that are so beautiful and sweet and melodic that it's almost painful to hear.
Tupe's style is so unique. One minute they're wailing away on the guitars, the next minute they're doing half time. This constant tempo change is their signature, or at least one of their signatures. It probably doesn't really sound like a good idea, but the results are amazing. The greatness of the collaborative efforts of Farrar and Tweedy simply cannot be overstated. They are GODS!
I could easily describe every song on the album, because THEY ARE ALL GEMS! This album is comprised of not so little nuggets-o-gold from start to finish.
Hint: Best when played very loud!

Essential and gorgeous..........2001-06-14

If there was ever a better one-two vocal punch than Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar, I haven't heard it. Tweedy's hopeful optimism played beautifully against Farrar's world-weariness, and the songwriting will either inspire you to write your own classic or make you not even bother to try. This is the best UT recording, in my opinion, and it's a little crunchier than the others, although their roots continue to show. Standout songs include "Still Be Around," "Watch Me Fall," "Postcard" and the flawless "Gun." It would be selfish to pout about the fact that this band was unable to last, and while I dig what Tweedy and Farrar have done post-UT, I do occasionally cross my fingers that they will again collaborate in the future. This CD rarely leaves my stereo, and if you can find it, buy it. And pick one up for me, too - I could use a backup copy.

5 Stars, and Still Not Their Best.......2001-02-13

Yup, I think their debut - No Depression - is more solid front and back. But this is still a classic album in my book.

From the grungy abrasive opening of "Gun" that magically melts into a simply terrific power pop tune, to the lyrical masterpiece that is "Still Be Around" ("When your bible is the bottle/And the hardwood floor is home/Morning comes twice a day/Or not at all...")

The split between Farrar's more traditional bend and Tweedy's poppier style first surfaces here. Although I only realized this in retrospect. But still an amazingly cohesive album that looses just a touch of steam toward the end.

Stylistically, much more in line with No Depression than Anodyne, and by no means a disapointment.

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