Spoon - New Album

[mikal]

it's streaming here:

http://public.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/asc...1664-1262985611

enjoy.

 

[Jive Turkey]

file not found

Did you copy an abbreviated version of the URL?

 

[mikal]

crap. maybe.

try this:

http://public.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/...=13&f=122279793&_kip_ipx=436481664-1262985611

 

[mikal]

shit. fail.

 

[u2popmofo]

I'm interested to hear what people think, as it has probably the most disappointing lead single of their last 4 albums. It's not like it's bad, it's just not great, which is surprising for Spoon.

 

[mikal]

i wish i knew how to post the windows media file i'm listening to. if it helps, i got it off of the atease board. gotta go now. baby's awake.

 

[phanan]

I could've sworn we already had a Spoon thread.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

maybe this will help link you to the exclusive listen:
Exclusive First Listen: Spoon's 'Transference' : NPR

 

[lazarus]

It says it's not streaming until Monday?

And how has this not leaked yet?

 

[LemonMelon]

I'm shocked too, but it does happen. One of the better recent examples is The Killers' Day & Age not leaking; it took nearly a day for anyone to leak it online following its official release in Japan. Looking forward to Monday.

 

[lazarus]

Well, I'm not very impressed with this. I think it's a step down from the last album, which itself was a step down from Gimme Fiction.

 

[powerhour24]

I remember liking the single the one time I heard it... haven't followed up since

 

[BigMacPhisto]

well, i'm not very impressed with this. I think it's a step down from the last album, which itself was a step down from gimme fiction.

x

 

[LMP]

I cannot wait to hear this. Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga was a lot of fun.

 

[the tourist]

I cannot wait to hear this. Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga was a lot of fun.

Seconded.

 

[u2popmofo]

I'm with Laz on this one, I thought Ga was a step back from Gimme. If this is a step back from Ga, I don't even know if I want to buy it.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

who invited the downer twins?

Ga and Gimme are my two co favourite albums so it's all good as far as I'm concerned

 

[onebloodonelife]

Guess what finally leaked a couple of hours ago...

 

[lazarus]

Or it leaked a couple days ago, when I heard it.

 

[LemonMelon]

Need to check this out tomorrow. Honestly, Gimme Fiction was Spoon-by-numbers to me, some classic tracks, but overall rather predictable. Ga had a more unique sound and showed them regaining their subtle experimental tendencies. Not to mention the fact that the vast majority of it kicked ass. So yeah, if Transference is a small step back from that, I don't really give a fuck.

 

[tjames921]

After first listen, I like Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga better. Will have to listen more to see if it grows on me.

 

[onebloodonelife]

Or it leaked a couple days ago, when I heard it.

In meh quality, yes. It leaked in decent quality yesterday, finally.

For future reference, whenever I talk about leaks, it's always speaking about good quality leaks, not rips from streams or other bullshit like that.

 

[mikal]

i really like the album.

 

[u2popmofo]

i really like the album.

How does it compare to their previous work? (not just Ga Ga)

I'm just trying to decide if I should order it or not. Amazon has it for $7.99. I'll probably order it regardless, even a "bad for Spoon" type album will be sure to have some great tracks.

 

[mikal]

i don't know. i haven't really listened to a Spoon album before this one.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

Same here Mikal. I liked what I heard but then again I have not listened to their other releases to really judge it well.

 

[mikal]

yeah, weird that i have Ga Ga Ga on my ipod, and i've never listened to it. i'll probably give it a spin tonight. i can see Spoon being one of those bands that i'll casually like but never be....well......."ga ga ga" over.

 

[Jive Turkey]

"ga ga ga" over.

boooooo!!!!

 

[Imperor]

Oh snap. A tour with Bradford Cocks and his Deer Hunting Family Band:

Wed Mar 17 // Stubb's // Austin, TX
Thu Mar 18 // Republic // New Orleans, LA
Fri Mar 19 // Workplay Soundstage // Birmingham, AL
Sat Mar 20 // Tabernacle // Atlanta, GA
Mon Mar 22 // 9:30 Club // Washington DC
Tue Mar 23 // 9:30 Club // Washington DC
Wed Mar 24 // The National // Richmond, VA
Fri Mar 26 // Radio City Music Hall // New York, NY
Sat Mar 27 // House of Blues // Boston, MA
Mon Mar 29 // Sound Academy // Toronto, ON
Tue Mar 30 // Royal Oak Music Theatre // Royal Oak, MI
Thu Apr 01 // Aragon Theatre // Chicago, IL
Fri Apr 02 // First Avenue // Minneapolis, MN
Sat Apr 03 // First Avenue // Minneapolis, MN
Mon Apr 05 // Ogden Theatre // Denver, CO
Tue Apr 06 // Ogden Theatre // Denver, CO
Wed Apr 07 // In The Venue // Salt Lake City, UT
Fri Apr 09 // Moore Theatre // Seattle, WA
Sat Apr 10 // Moore Theatre // Seattle, WA
Sun Apr 11 // Orpheum Theatre // Vancouver, BC
Tue Apr 13 // Fox Oakland Theatre // Oakland, CA


The Austin Date is a G-d damn SXSW NPR showcase. I won't be able to get in. And on St. Patrick's Day? What cruel fate is keeping me from such debauchery?

 

[LemonMelon]

Tue Mar 23 // 9:30 Club // Washington DC

Oh hell yeah. This can be done.