Wilco's Tiny Desk Concert: A Gen-X Perfect Storm

The idea of Wilco playing an acoustic set up in the offices of NPR as part of their Tiny Desk Concert series is some sort of left-wing Gen-X, latte-loving, Wall Street-occupying perfect storm. A bigger mutual love-fest is unimaginable.

Good thing Wilco is an transcendent band that's well suited for any venue, from big old theatres to tiny desks. And they sound fantastic and full here, even with virtuoso drummer Glenn Kotche reduced to playing a drum kit from Staples.

It's important to note that while Jeff Tweedy may be the leader, singer and songwriter for Wilco, he's far from a solo act. Everyone has an important role to play and does it well, particularly with the backing vocals of nimble bassist John Stirratt and pan-instrumentalist Pat Sansone (pictured above with Tweedy.)

WIlco play four songs: "Dawned on Me,"" The Whole Love," and "Born Alone" from their new record The Whole Love, and go out with Yankee Hotel Foxtrot's "War on War." Without further ado, here's the band in action.



When you're done, you can also download an mp3 of the set here. Might as well - your tax dollars are paying for it!

Buy Wilco's The Whole Love on iTunes here.