Passenger Side Technique

Music

Part of Wilco's identity at the time that A.M. was released was defined by the instrumentation they used, which led to their classification of "alt-country." They quickly outgrew this title—even...

Songwriting

Tweedy's signature style of songwriting blends poetry with catchy hooks, melancholy with dry wit and a sense of humor. This is a trait that makes him one of the most respected songwriters in music,...

Speaker

The speaker is the most important part of “Passenger” because the song is about his demons and personal hang-ups, which reflect a more universal plight of the human condition. Everyone has cert...