Falling Apart (Right Now) by Wilco | Cruel Country

The dynamic Chicago rock band Wilco returns with its 12th studio album, the first of its kind. Cruel Country is the band's exploration of the genre they've often been defined by but, until now, never fully embraced. The double album features 21 Jeff Tweedy-penned tracks, made almost entirely of live takes, created with all six members together in The Loft for the first time since the 2011 release The Whole Love.

Cruel Country will be available as a digital download on May 27 and is available for preorder now.

Complied and edited by Zoran Orlic
Studio footage shot by Jamie Fleischel
Additional studio footage by Jamie Kelter Davis
Video produced by Crystal Myers and Mark Greenberg
Studio assistance by Jared Dottorelli and Ashwin Deepankar
Additional assistance by Brandy Breaux
Thanks to Derek Cox for use of his cameras

“Falling Apart (Right Now)” is from the forthcoming Wilco record Cruel Country
Produced by Jeff Tweedy, Tom Schick, and Wilco
Engineered and mixed by Tom Schick at the Loft, Chicago
Assistant engineer - Mark Greenberg
Mastered by Bob Ludwig - Gateway Mastering
Wilco is Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Patrick Sansone, Nels Cline, Glenn Kotche and Mikael Jorgensen

LYRICS:
Now don’t you fall apart
While I’m falling apart
Why don’t you get in line
Behind the tears I’m crying
I know our hearts
Aren’t very smart
But you’re gonna have to learn
Learn when it isn’t you turn
Somehow

‘Cause I’m gonna be the only one
Falling apart right now

Now don’t you lose your mind
While I’m looking for mine
You’re gonna have to stay strong
A little longer this time
I know our hearts
Aren’t a la carte
But baby being blue
When it comes to me and you
It’s always on the menu
So sit down

Because I’m gonna be the only one
Falling apart right now

Now don’t you fall apart
When you’re breaking my heart
Why don’t you get in line
Behind the tears I’m crying
I know our hearts
Aren’t very smart
But you’re gonna have to learn
Learn when it isn’t you turn
Your gonna have to keep it together
Somehow
‘Cause I’m gonna be the only one
I’m going to be the only one
I’m going to be the only one
Falling apart right now

[lonewolf]

I've been on this ride since 1995... soundtrack of my life.

[eightosaurusspelunk]

Nothing can warm my cold old soul like Wilco. No band in history has the magic that is Wilco.

[dkyrus]

OMG, I think I have a permanent grin plastered across my face. What a great video!!

[viachicago]

Well what a nice surprise this morning! I love the idea of a genre focused album. This is how bands stay fresh and engaged- not that I would expect anything less from this band! Peace and love to all listeners! Aren’t you so glad for music!

[larryrudd]

Super excited to hear the band revisit the styles that drew a lot of us old timers in. I love almost everything Wilco has dabbled in, but I'm a real sucker for some old fashioned Rootsy Americana.. bring it on home boys!!

[cubsfan]

Oh hellz yes. I love the retro/country sound. WILCO!!!!

[TheZambonisOfficial]

Uncle Toops brought me into country in 1989ish and it changed a whole lot of where I was thrilled by the music. This track is a fine treat and a can't wait for the record to come out.

[vinylholicsanonymous]

I'm feeling this. Sometimes I wonder if I have all the Wilco records I need.
Nope.

[anfrankogezamartincic]

I love UNCLE TUPELO, glad to hear Tweedy back to roots

[mikebaron]

Sweet! Uncle Tupelo, Wilco and Son Volt totally turned me on to country music, especially this vintage sounding stuff. I love it!

[TimSchmidt_art]

This song is perfect! Throwback to Tupelo, AM and all that goodness.

[thesatchelkid]

”…don’t lose your mind while I’m looking for mine” Life is easier with Wilco. Looking forward to the vinyl when it comes!!!

[MichaelConway]

That was GREAAATTTT! Can't wait for Solid Sound!

[bizzytexas]

What an awesome song! This song is getting much deserved airplay on 91.7 in DFW.

[GreyhoundHank]

Jeff has a great loft and collection! I'm glad that new album is coming. With love from Russia.

[jkm]

The number of guitars, keyboards, etc. in that studio is unreal.

[kqd]

Immaculate vibe for 2022. We are all falling apart right now and looking for inspiration to hold it together. Jazz this up and blast it from a rooftop. I can feel it taking over the world and causing square dancing in the streets. I love it!

[rockturtleneck]

Love it--can't wait to hear the whole record.

[icantremember]

Great stereo split on that bridge in the middle and again at the end!

[shorelinedigital]

This could be the one and only reason I give the genre a shot. Love seeing the whole band together. Congrats and thank you!