Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (2003)

Jeff Tweedy's Wilco wrap roots-rock songs in shortwave radio static, bells, clanging pianos and fractured electronics, with Jim O'Rourke's mix pulling the noise and the tunes into balance. The emotional core stays warm and vulnerable: Jesus, Etc. and Ashes of American Flags emerge from the clutter like voices on a faint signal. Best heard in order, late.