Kicking Television: Live in Chicago (LP Box Set)

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"It's the best it's ever felt," said Jeff Tweedy of these 2005 Wilco performances recorded in Chicago. Rolling Stone calls Kicking Television “a love letter to Wilco's dedicated fans and a definitive live statement from America's foremost rock impressionists.” This four-LP box set includes an audiophile, 180-gram vinyl pressing of the album on four discs with eight previously unreleased bonus tracks and a fold-out commemorative poster. This box set is now sold out.

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"It's the best it's ever felt," said Jeff Tweedy of these Wilco performances recorded at Chicago's Vic Theatre May 4-7, 2005. Rolling Stone calls Kicking Television “a love letter to Wilco's dedicated fans and a definitive live statement from America's foremost rock impressionists.”

This Kicking Television LP box set includes an audiophile, 180-gram vinyl pressing of the album on four discs, featuring eight previously unreleased bonus tracks, and a fold-out commemorative poster modeled after the Chicago skyline.

This box set is now sold out.

ProductionCredits

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Produced by Wilco
Recorded live May 4-7, 2005, at the Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL
Recorded by Mike Konopka and Timothy Powell for Metro Mobile, Glenview, IL
Assisted by Dan Glomski, Michael Ways and Jordan McCormick
Mixed by Jim Scott with Stan Doty at Sunset Sound, Los Angeles, CA
Mastered for CD by Nick Webb at Abbey Road, London, UK
Re-mastered for vinyl by Robert C. Ludwig at Gateway Mastering, Portland, ME
Technical Crew: Jason Tobias, Frankie Montuoro, Matt Zivich, Chris Hoffman, Nathan Baker, Deborah Johnson and Andy Nemcik
Live mix by Stan Doty
Shows produced by Jam Productions, Chicago, IL

Original CD design by Doyle Partners
Vinyl package design by Lawrence Azerrad

 

Nonesuch Selection Number

523942

Number of Discs in Set
1disc
Album Status
Available
Artist Name
Wilco
MusicianDetails

MUSICIANS
Wilco:
Jeff Tweedy, guitar, vocals
John Stirratt, bass, vocals
Glenn Kotche, drums, percussion
Michael Jorgensen, keyboards, piano
Nels Cline, guitars, lap steel
Pat Sansone, keyboards, guitars, vocals

Additional Musicians:
Nick Broste, slide trombone
Patrick Newbery, trumpet, flugelhorn
Rich Parenti, baritone saxophone

Cover Art
UPC/Price
Label
4LP Box Set
UPC
075597979411

  • Kicking Television: Live in Chicago (LP Box Set)
    by
    Wilco

  • 523942

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  • About This Album

    "It's the best it's ever felt," said Jeff Tweedy of these Wilco performances recorded at Chicago's Vic Theatre May 4-7, 2005. Rolling Stone calls Kicking Television “a love letter to Wilco's dedicated fans and a definitive live statement from America's foremost rock impressionists.”

    This Kicking Television LP box set includes an audiophile, 180-gram vinyl pressing of the album on four discs, featuring eight previously unreleased bonus tracks, and a fold-out commemorative poster modeled after the Chicago skyline.

    This box set is now sold out.

    Credits

    MUSICIANS
    Wilco:
    Jeff Tweedy, guitar, vocals
    John Stirratt, bass, vocals
    Glenn Kotche, drums, percussion
    Michael Jorgensen, keyboards, piano
    Nels Cline, guitars, lap steel
    Pat Sansone, keyboards, guitars, vocals

    Additional Musicians:
    Nick Broste, slide trombone
    Patrick Newbery, trumpet, flugelhorn
    Rich Parenti, baritone saxophone

    PRODUCTION CREDITS
    Produced by Wilco
    Recorded live May 4-7, 2005, at the Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL
    Recorded by Mike Konopka and Timothy Powell for Metro Mobile, Glenview, IL
    Assisted by Dan Glomski, Michael Ways and Jordan McCormick
    Mixed by Jim Scott with Stan Doty at Sunset Sound, Los Angeles, CA
    Mastered for CD by Nick Webb at Abbey Road, London, UK
    Re-mastered for vinyl by Robert C. Ludwig at Gateway Mastering, Portland, ME
    Technical Crew: Jason Tobias, Frankie Montuoro, Matt Zivich, Chris Hoffman, Nathan Baker, Deborah Johnson and Andy Nemcik
    Live mix by Stan Doty
    Shows produced by Jam Productions, Chicago, IL

    Original CD design by Doyle Partners
    Vinyl package design by Lawrence Azerrad