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Cruel Country–Wilco’s universally-acclaimed 12th studio album will be available for the first time on a standard retail CD format via dBpm Records and Alternative Distribution Alliance on January 20. The double-disc packages are comprised of 21 Country Music inspired tracks, recorded at the band’s Chicago studio–The Loft.
Originally released in May 2022 (digital only) and in a limited “pre-release” CD edition for the June RSD drop, lead tracks “Falling Apart (Right Now)” and “Tired Of Taking It Out On You” have already become staples on non-commercial, public and AAA radio. Cruel Country songs and graphics have been featured throughout the band’s June European tour and August/September/October North American tour.
A new music video for “A Lifetime To Find” will be released in conjunction with the pre-order announcement. Bandleader Jeff Tweedy has commented a length on the concept and recording process of Cruel Country in numerous podcasts, online interviews and print articles.
Tracklist
Disc 1
1. I Am My Mother
2. Cruel Country
3. Hints
4. Ambulance
5. The Empty Condor
6. Tonight's the Day
7. All Across the World
8. Darkness is Cheap
9. Bird Without a Tail / Base of My Skull
10. Tired of Taking It Out On You
11. The Universe
Disc 2
1. Many Worlds
2. Hearts Hard to Find
3. Falling Apart (Right Now)
4. Please Be Wrong
5. Story to Tell
6. A Lifetime to Find
7. Country Song Upside-down
8. Mystery Binds
9. Sad Kind of Way
10. The Plains