“Singer’s latest solo effort is wittier and more expansive than its predecessors”
“The Wilco frontman's new record is the work of a songwriter with clear eyes and a full heart”
“Released in conjunction with his book How to Write One Song, the Wilco frontman’s response to the pandemic is a mellow, easygoing collection of songs stressing the importance of human connection.”
“According to Jeff Tweedy’s second book How to Write One Song (released almost simultaneously with Love Is The King), the Wilco chief doesn’t buy into the poetic mystery of being a channel for some otherworldly transmission of melody and words. For Tweedy, being a songwriter equals hard graft: rather than being handed down by a kindly muse, inspiration requires a steady input of energy and elbow g”
