“Heavy Metal Drummer” has the honor of being one of the best tracks on one of the best rock and roll albums from the last 20 years. It grabs you with that accessible melody, but draws you in with those delicious signature Wilco elements. My favorite aspect of the song though has always been that innocent and nostalgic look at summer. Love. Music. And KISS covers. Lots and lots of KISS covers.
“I sincerely miss those heavy metal bands. I used to go see on the landing in the summer. She fell in love with the drummer. She fell in love with another.”