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Cruel Country–Wilco’s universally-acclaimed 12th studio album will be available for the first time on a standard retail CD format via dBpm Records and Alternative Distribution Alliance on January 20. The double-disc packages are comprised of 21 Country Music inspired tracks, recorded at the band’s Chicago studio–The Loft.

Originally released in May 2022 (digital only) and in a limited “pre-release” CD edition for the June RSD drop, lead tracks “Falling Apart (Right Now)” and “Tired Of Taking It Out On You” have already become staples on non-commercial, public and AAA radio. Cruel Country songs and graphics have been featured throughout the band’s June European tour and August/September/October North American tour.

A new music video for “A Lifetime To Find” will be released in conjunction with the pre-order announcement. Bandleader Jeff Tweedy has commented a length on the concept and recording process of Cruel Country in numerous podcasts, online interviews and print articles.

Tracklist

Disc 1
1. I Am My Mother 
2. Cruel Country 
3. Hints 
4. Ambulance 
5. The Empty Condor 
6. Tonight's the Day 
7. All Across the World 
8. Darkness is Cheap 
9. Bird Without a Tail / Base of My Skull 
10. Tired of Taking It Out On You 
11. The Universe

Disc 2
1. Many Worlds 
2. Hearts Hard to Find 
3. Falling Apart (Right Now) 
4. Please Be Wrong 
5. Story to Tell 
6. A Lifetime to Find 
7. Country Song Upside-down 
8. Mystery Binds 
9. Sad Kind of Way 
10. The Plains