Wilco's lovely new song, video, and forthcoming pop-up book/vinyl package

David Pescovitz 10:32 am Tue Sep 17, 2019

Enjoy this beautiful song "Everyone Hides" from Wilco's forthcoming 11th album, Ode To Joy, out on October 4.

The album is also available in a limited-edition vinyl box set designed by my Grammy-winning pal Lawrence Azerrad who co-produced the Voyager Golden Record: 40th Anniversary Edition with Tim Daly and me. Check out the specs on this extravagant and exquisite objet d' art:

Exclusively available through the Wilco store, the Ode to Joy Deluxe Vinyl Box Set features a limited edition hand-numbered slipcased pop-up art book which includes:

• Ode To Joy LP on 180 gram vinyl
• LP jacket and inserts exclusive to this edition

• A 22-page clothbound hardcover embossed book printed on 100 point archival paper. The book features collages and unique hand assembled paper constructions that animate and reveal album lyrics including pages engineered with pull out die cut pockets, spinning wheels, paper doors, and unfolding gatefold spreads.
• Autographed by the band.

Produced in Chicago, IL with six color printing, metallic inks and collages designed by Wilco's long-time collaborator Lawrence Azerrad, the limited edition Ode To Joy art book is a rare archive of this work.

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