As a big fan of all things Wilco, I gravitate towards most side projects the band plays a role in, and Golden Smog is no exception. However, it is and has become much more than a side project, and if you are not familiar, boasts an incredibly talented list of members. The current lineup is made up of Gary Louris and Marc Perlman of Jayhawks fame, Dan Murphy of Soul Asylum and Kraig Jarret Johnson, who has played with Joseph Arthur and Run Westy Run among others.

Tweedy and Jody Stephens (Big Star) have also been Golden Smoggers at one time or another and their albums from the early 90′s have been and will always be a part of my collection. And now, a best of compilation is slated for release last month, that also includes a unreleased cover of Brian Wilson’s “Love & Mercy.”

Looks like a great collection of some of the best Golden Smog stuff, which is cleverly titled, Stay Golden, Smog, and it gets a release on September 23 from Rhino. Check out the full tracklisting after the jump.

And if you can’t wait, take a listen to some of the record for free right now….

1. “Until You Came Along” (Gary Louris)
2. “Looking Forward To Seeing You” (Kraig Johnson)
3. “Ill Fated” (Dan Murphy)
4. “Lost Love” (Jeff Tweedy)
5. “Jennifer Save Me” (Kraig Johnson, Gary Louris)
6. “Making Waves” (Kraig Johnson)
7. “Glad & Sorry” (Ronnie Lane of the Faces)
8. “V” (Kraig Johnson / Gary Louris)
9. “To Call My Own” (Dan Murphy)
10. “Pecan Pie” (Jeff Tweedy)
11. “Won’t Be Coming Home” (Gary Louris / Mark Olson)
12. “Red Headed Stepchild’ (Dan Murphy / Marc Perlman)
13. “He’s A Dick” (Kraig Johnson)
14. “Radio King” (Gary Louris / Jeff Tweedy)
15. “Please Tell My Brother” (Jeff Tweedy)
16. “If I Only Had A Car” (Kraig Johnson, Gary Louris)
17. “Until You Came Along” (1997 version) – Bonus Track (Gary Louris)
18. “Love And Mercy” – Bonus Track (Brian Wilson)

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