Spoon - Gimme Fiction






PM Rating System Grade: B+ | Genre: Rock

Summary: Spoon returns to rock a more mature and confident sound while still injecting their flair for catchy tunes on their fifth full-length album, Gimme Fiction


Spoon - Gimme FictionOne of the best Brit Bands to not even be British has got to be the Austin, Texas Trio, Spoon. Long time band mates, Britt (what a coincidence) Daniel and Jim Eno, along with an assortment of bass players, have developed their infectious alt-pop sound since 1994, and remain a favorite of indie aficionados. They continue to fly under the radar while building a stronger fan base with each release.

Spoon returns to rock a more mature and confident sound while still injecting their flair for catchy tunes on their fifth full-length album, Gimme Fiction. These Texans have crafted an exhilarating collection of upbeat and toe tapping melodies that are a progression of their artistic merit and musical ambition.

When a friend you haven't seen in quite a while re-enters your life, the natural thing is to reacquaint yourselves and catch up on old times. The mid tempos of "The Beast and Dragon, Adored" fill us in on what our dear old pals from Spoon have been up to since the previously released, Kill the Moonlight. They tell stories of how they've "been learnin' their scene" and keep us captivated the whole time.

"The Two Sides of Monsieur Valenti" makes us feel like they were never gone and picks up where they left off on Moonlight. It's one of many gifts and souvenirs that the band has brought back with them, and you can't wait to see and hear more.

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