Still Feel Gone [Extra tracks][Original recording reissued][Original recording remastered]

Uncle Tupelo

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 15, 2003)
• Original Release Date: March 11, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00008J2RC
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,714 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sophmore Effort does not disappoint, April 17, 2003

By	B. Dreiling "bd8802" (Lawrence, KS USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Still Feel Gone is the only Uncle Tupelo album without any covers (well the bonus material has a cover) and it truly shows the talents of a great pioneer band.

There is less "twang" in this CD compared to their first album "No Depression" but the same basic music formula stands true, country roots with punk and folk influence.

When listening to this CD no song really jumps out at you like Screen Door and No Depression did on the first album, but Still Feel Gone does not have any musical let downs either.

I was glad to see Sauget Wind make the bonus material; it is one of my favorite Farrar-penned songs Uncle Tupelo ever recorded. The acoustic demo of "Looking For a Way Out" gives a great contrast of sound to the plugged in version on the album proper. It also gives the listen an idea of what Uncle Tupelo will do in their third album; the acoustic "March 16-20".

Overall, this disk warrants more than the two stars that Rolling Stone gave it. It stands the test of time along with all the Uncle Tupelo albums.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Uncle Tupelo's best work - Still Feel Gone, August 21, 2004

By	Willie Boy - See all my reviews

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.........

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Folk.Punk.Traditional Country Heaven, April 15, 2003

By	D. S. OWEN (WORTHINGTON, OHIO United States) - See all my reviews

This Uncle Tupelo's re-released re-master of Still Feel Gone is monumental and essential for anyone who wants valid alternitive country tunes in their CD collection. The infusion of acoustic country riffs, that can suddenly be switched over to electric overdrive sonic bliss at any moment during a song, is just a small part of the crafty down home folk, punk, country rock and roll tunes that Still Feel Gone delivers. Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar and company are true American music Heroes, and are the centered example of the heartbeat of alt.country rock and roll reality. The carriers of the original Alt.Country flag that will stand the traditional test of time. They are true classics. Bottled Fermented Rock? THAT is an understatment...
d.s. owen.