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The Beast and Dragon, Adored | Spoon | 4:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Two Sides of Monsieur Valentine | Spoon | 2:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Turn My Camera On | Spoon | 3:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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My Mathematical Mind | Spoon | 5:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Delicate Place | Spoon | 3:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sister Jack | Spoon | 3:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Summon You | Spoon | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Infinite Pet | Spoon | 3:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Was It You? | Spoon | 5:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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They Never Got You | Spoon | 4:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Merchants of Soul | Spoon | 2:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
iTunes Review
The Austin, Texas duo of guitarist-pianist Britt Daniel and drummer Jim Eno have been together since 1994, and have slowly learned to create a singular, identifiable sound that's much larger than the garage-rock minimalism of most recent dynamic duos. They've evolved with a dark dramatic game of songwriting that relies on ominous pounding chords, stretches of instrumental dissonance, and a stiff funk that threatens to run off the track. Their fifth album, Gimme Fiction is a strong follows up 2002's breakthrough, Kill the Moonlight. "I Turn My Camera On" sports a mock falsetto from the Jagger-Beck school of vocal affectation, while "The Beast and Dragon, Adored" imagines what the Fall's Mark E. Smith might sound like if he weren't tone deaf. In the end, Spoon's quirky arrangements add spice, but it's the hummable melodies underneath their tough exterior that worm their way into your subconscious and heart.
Customer Reviews
Gimme more!
It's hard to believe that Spoon are from Austin, Texas, "Gimme Fiction" sounds like it came straight outta England via a time machine. If you close your eyes and listen to "I Turn My Camera On" you can almost see Mick Jagger strutting around the stage; "My Mathmatical Mind" reminds me of Oasis channelling the spirit of The Beatles; "Beast and Dragon" could have been sung by Marc Bolan or David Bowie. This is an eclectic mix that always seems to work. Every song is listenable with catchy hooks and nothing feels like filler. Altogether a top-notch effort! If Spoon keep this up, they may join the ranks of the great musicians they so obviously admire.
One of the best CDs I've ever purchased...
Every now and then, I come across (or am recommended) one of those fantastic records that smack quality and inventiveness. Gimme Fiction is one such album. There is, quite literally, not a single "bad" song on here, and all of them reflect intelligent songwriting and a subtle yet complex musical structure, all while keeping everything very "chill." Definitely a must-buy, and if you get the chance, see them live--I did, at Austin City Limits 2005, and it was well worth it.
I Summon You To Appear, My Love.
After "Kill The Moonlight", Spoon rode a rocket into the mainstream. Unfourtunately, I never found out about them until one Veronica Mars episode. Britt Daniels (lead singer) appeared on the show, performing karaoke, and "I Summon You" was featured on the show. After forgetting about it, several times, I finally picked up "Gimme Fiction". "The Beast And Dragon, Adored" is a bit strange. It actually summarizes all the songs on the album before the album actually begins. "The Two Sides Of Mosieur Valentine" could actually be dubbed as my theme song: dark yet happy, brilliant wit and lyricsim and one of the best songs this CD has to offer. "I Turn My Camera On" was featured on the Veronica Mars soundtrack, and it was the first song I ever heard from Spoon. It almost sounds Mick Jagger-ish, with the high vocals, and you can almost see Mick Jagger hopping around the stage singing it. "Sister Jack" was the first radio single, and it's a good choice, mainly because it's extremely catchy and fun. "The Infinite Pet" combines strange synths and awesome vocals and lyrics to make a song that will make you want to move. "Was It You?" relies heavily on the guitar and drums, and it's actually tied for the longest song on the album, but it feels like the shortest. "Merchants Of Soul" ends the album on a good note. "Gimme Fiction" is easily one of the best 2005 has to offer, and from what Spoon shows us, they're wit and lyricsim shall be around for a long time if they experiment with different sounds and make more albums like this one.
Biography
Formed: 1994 in Austin, TX
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Spoon
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The Underdog | Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (Bonus Track Version) | 3:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Turn My Camera On | Gimme Fiction | 3:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Don't You Evah | Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (Bonus Track Version) | 3:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb | Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (Bonus Track Version) | 3:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Way We Get By | Kill the Moonlight | 2:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Summon You | Gimme Fiction | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Got Nuffin | Transference | 3:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Don't Make Me a Target | Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (Bonus Track Version) | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Black Like Me | Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (Bonus Track Version) | 3:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Written In Reverse | Transference | 4:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Adult Alternative, Indie Rock
- Released: May 10, 2005
- ℗ 2005 Merge Records
