EL the Famous Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 it's decent, but hopefully just what leaked and isn't a single or anything, as it would tank. i like the style of it, but the hook isn't very memorable, which is basically what Spoon are known for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I agree it's lacking in a true hook, but I like the weirdness meets lounge-ness of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tennisclay Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 the band is playing at UChicago this saturday with teh Roots. its a school-show, but i guess you could find a way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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tapmyglass Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 yes, yes it has I just got it, but I'm actuallly kinda nervous to listen to it.I love spoon so much and I really want this to be good but I didnt really like the ghost of you lingers, so hopefuly the rest is much better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uwmryan Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 After two listens I like it quite a bit - the only track I'm not keen on is the second song (which is the one discussed above) Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stickman Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 anybody wanna PM me it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Help a brotha out. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 it's pretty decent so far... not amazing or anything, but not Gimme Fiction Pt. 2 at least either Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I don't like OR dislike the song. But it sounds like a good piece to a Spoon album. Does the new album sound like any of Spoon's earlier albums? Surely the album is more hook-filled than this single song is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 only on track 3, but You Got Hr. Cherry Bomb is the hookiest song so far. prolly be a single. the horns are a nice touch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 it's pretty decent so far... not amazing or anything, but not Gimme Fiction Pt. 2 at least eitherThat's encouraging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMaker Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 It reminds me more of Kill the Moonlight than Gimme Fiction, so I'll second that. Mind you, I adored Gimme Fiction like the Beast and Dragon (ha ha ho ho ah), so take that with a grain of salt. There are hooks everywhere on this thing, but The Underdog is maybe the catchiest thing I've heard since Of Montreal's Hissing Fauna dropped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 really? i'm finding it's not nearly as hooky as your average Spoon record... not in a bad way, but ther's only been 3 songs so far that the refrain stuck in my head after the song was over. super short tho, 36 min, and good to know that The Ghost Of You Lingers is the only "odd" track. overall this isn't a very rockin'/uptempo affair either... but yeah, while not blowing me away (Spoon records rarely do tho, especially at first) and it's super early to say, this is more encouraging than my first listen to Gimme Fiction, so that's a good thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I only skimmed it over, but it immediately struck me in the same way it did Kyle. Not super hook laden and what i've heard I like better than Gimme Fiction. I'll give it more in depth couple of listens as the week goes on. Thanks to Boots for the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tapmyglass Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 on my second listen now, and I am liking it more the second time around. The Underdog is pretty catchy although sounds very out of place among the spoon cannon to me.to me this record sounds closest to Girls can tell or a more electronic Kill the moonlight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 "Ask the Lonely"? ...not that I listen to Journey's Greatest Hits very often, or anything... actually THIS is what i was thinking of way way more than Journey: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poonkorama Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 it's pretty decent so far... not amazing or anything, but not Gimme Fiction Pt. 2 at least either On the first listen, I was thinking "Gimme Fiction Pt II" but after a bit of digesting it's starting to develop its own personality, particularly toward the latter half of the album. I'm definitely hearing some recycled riffage/changes from Fiction (M. Valentine and I Summon You come to mind here), but it sounds pretty good nonetheless. Will need to give it some more time. the horns are a nice touch. I agree, the horns are a nice addition to this one. Really tastefully done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 It's sounds alright so far, I'm a huge Spoon fan so I dunno right now. I'll have to listen some more times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mastershake Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 i think it's great... i might have a bad rip of don't you evah though, the song sounds like it has skips in it but maybe spoon wants it that way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 actually THIS is what i was thinking of way way more than Journey: Wow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mastershake Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 the underdog is definitely my favorite of the 7 tracks i had not heard previously Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Wow.am i wrong? that keyboard tone and riff is pretty damn similiar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 First listen through the album and I think it's great... the production is crystal clear and there's plenty going on... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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