solace Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 i think the first 4 songs are pretty underwhelming...ii don't like the first 2 songs too much... but starting at Who Makes Your Money'... the second half of the record is fantastic.'Trouble Comes Runnin' is some nice lo-fi old school Spoon. one of my fave songs of theirs in a LONG time. I Saw The Light and Out Go the Lights are both fabulous too. i'd say i already like it more than Ga so far, but maybe not quite as much as Gimme Fiction (and obvs not as much as Girls/Moonlight/Sneaks). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 yeah I agree the 2nd half is fantastic. It's probably not as good as Ga Ga for me, but I still like it for the most part. They will never make a sub par album, but I do wish they'd branch out a bit more sometimes. Good tunes, nonetheless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 and I still think Britt has the best voice in rock n roll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 ii don't like the first 2 songs too much... but starting at Who Makes Your Money'... the second half of the record is fantastic.'Trouble Comes Runnin' is some nice lo-fi old school Spoon. one of my fave songs of theirs in a LONG time. I Saw The Light and Out Go the Lights are both fabulous too. i'd say i already like it more than Ga so far, but maybe not quite as much as Gimme Fiction (and obvs not as much as Girls/Moonlight/Sneaks). I agree with this. I'm really liking it so far. I like the stripped down song and his voice sounds incredible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junkiesmile Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 How are you guys hearing this ? I looked on the npr website and it says it's not available until the 11th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Found a 320 rip of this yesterday afternoon and have played it a few times since. My first thoughts are that it sounds pretty straight forward in comparison to their other albums. I really want to spend more time with it though. Each of their albums have been growers to me, so it may take time for me to even form a cohesive opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 the stream is now up on NPR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 ii don't like the first 2 songs too much... but starting at Who Makes Your Money'... the second half of the record is fantastic.'Trouble Comes Runnin' is some nice lo-fi old school Spoon. one of my fave songs of theirs in a LONG time. I Saw The Light and Out Go the Lights are both fabulous too. i'd say i already like it more than Ga so far, but maybe not quite as much as Gimme Fiction (and obvs not as much as Girls/Moonlight/Sneaks). Agree for the most part. Gimme Fiction will always be my favorite...should never have traded away my vinyl copy of that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 i really like this album. one listen so far but it is a strong delivery. Maybe not as good as GaGaGa or Gimme Fiction but very strong. Fits nicely into their discography. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turnips Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 They will never make a sub par album, but I do wish they'd branch out a bit more sometimes. Good tunes, nonetheless. Well said, I love every Spoon album but they often get accused of underachieving, which is something I'm inclined to agree with. Still pumped to hear this new one though, will be picking up the vinyl when it drops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I'm not really sure how you "underachieve" when every album you make is pretty much rock solid... ...maybe in terms of commercial success, but definitely not in terms of making good music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turnips Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I'm not talking about commercial success, more just that they never really deviate from what works so well for them - for better or for worse. I adore every Spoon record but I have trouble distinguishing their music from album to album. I don't have this issue with my other favorite bands. anyways, doesn't really matter since the music they make rules Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 SPOON & DEERHUNTER 2010 TOUR DATES 17-Mar Stubbs Austin, TX18-Mar Republic New Orleans, LA19-Mar Workplay Soundstage Birmingham, AL20-Mar Tabernacle Atlanta, GA22-Mar 9:30 Club Washington, DC23-Mar 9:30 Club Washington, DC24-Mar The National Richmond, VA26-Mar Radio City Music Hall New York, NY27-Mar House of Blues Boston, MA, USA29-Mar Sound Academy Toronto, ON30-Mar Royal Oak Music TheatreRoyal Oak, MI1-Apr Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL2-Apr First Avenue Minneapolis, MN3-Apr First Avenue Minneapolis, MN5-Apr Ogden Theatre Denver, CO6-Apr Ogden Theatre Denver, CO7-Apr In the Venue Salt Lake City, UT9-Apr Moore Theatre Seattle, WA10-Apr Moore Theatre Seattle, WA11-Apr Orpheum Theatre Vancouver, BC13-Apr Fox Theater Oakland, CA best tour pairing of the year????? i'm gonna have to go to both shows... sorry Miles from Beulah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 WOO, 2 shows in DC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sleapman Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Of all the shows to be on the same date - i've been waiting for the miles kurosky tour forever and now he has to compete with Spoon on the same night? Schuba's will be empty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Of all the shows to be on the same date - i've been waiting for the miles kurosky tour forever and now he has to compete with Spoon on the same night? Schuba's will be empty. Spoon AND Deerhunter... and Micachu & The Shapes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 After quite a few listens I have decided I like this album better than Ga. There may not be a song as instantly catchy as "Don't you Evah" but over all I think it's a better album. I suppose if there was a single to be had on this one it would be "The Mystery Zone"? Fantastic, Spoon and Deerhunter in April in CO, can't wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThisIsNowhere Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Wow, this is really good. Oh man, I remember hearing Written In Reverse on the radio a few weeks ago. I am really enjoying this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I can never trust any of my initial impressions, so let's just say that I am thoroughly enjoying this. And I liked GaGaGaGa but I found that it didn't have much staying power. Really looking forward to this new one on vinyl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I can never trust any of my initial impressions, so let's just say that I am thoroughly enjoying this. And I liked GaGaGaGa but I found that it didn't have much staying power. Really looking forward to this new one on vinyl. ga was the first spoon record i heard (maybe some of gimme fiction) and it's probably the one i still listen to the most. i love the whole album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turnips Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Finally got to hear this last night. It seems they've avoided the catchy hooks from Ga Ga and gone for a more understated, low-slung groove. Admirable, since Spoon were seeing more mainstream play/movie soundtracks with their previous formula. I like this new one in the same way I liked their older stuff. Vinyl will be purchased for sure, what is the official release date for this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
todd Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Fortunately, Spoon tickets are still easy to get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
c.lo Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Not sure how this will hold up with any of the new fans that got hooked on Ga?It is not as catchy. I loved the horns on Ga. And I agree Britt has the sexiest voice in rock. Love the scream on Written in Reverse Looking forward to seeing them in TO, will be my first Spoon show. Too bad it's at the Sound Academy, not a fan of the venue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I don't think anyone in the band cares what the newfound GaGaGaGaGa fans think. Sadly, this record's reviews will all point out that it's there "anti-pop record" or their "Kid A" or whatever, but it's not without truth. I love this album so far, but it's not them taking a shot at the big time. However, the songs are great, and it sounds like Spoon. It may not have horn sections and poppy choruses, but it sounds like Spoon. Sounding like Spoon is never bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yeah, it definitely sounds like Spoon. More like old-school Spoon, really, which is a good thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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