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Also, I think this is the way Wilco's headed based on the way their last two albums have been reviewed.

This is definitely true, and it's not that uncommon for veteran artists.  New albums are always a return to form until the next one comes along, then they just get lumped in with the rest of the latter day albums that nobody really gives a shit about.