Comments on: On Spoon http://onlives.net/2010/07/04/on-spoon/ culture e-zine & small press Fri, 04 Feb 2011 03:05:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0-beta1 By: Stevie Dunbar http://onlives.net/2010/07/04/on-spoon/comment-page-1/#comment-219 Stevie Dunbar Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:51:24 +0000 http://onlives.net/?p=99#comment-219 Really? I've never heard anything but good things about Spoon. They're one of the most respected bands out there, you gotta start talking to new people if all they can muster is "Spoon sucks". I'd also argue that "The Ghost of You Lingers" is one of their best tunes; it's wispy nature and sense of dread (due to the repetitive piano and echo-laden vocals) perfectly captures the title of the song. Same for "The Mystery Zones" abrupt ending. I feel like Spoon try to write feelings or ideas, rather then songs; at least in cases like these. What doesn't directly benefits the song, benefits the theme of the song. The band thrives off of tension, especially from the rhythm section. There were a few times when Britt stopped playing when I saw them live last week (mostly to adjust his mic stand) and the space that he left was immense. The immediate tension between all of the instruments (and Britt's vocals) is what makes Spoon to me. His guitar playing can be sparse, in a very Johnny Marr-esque way of making every note count (though obviously they are two very different composers). I really enjoyed reading this article, especially the recommendation of "Me and The Bean". Definitely one of my personal favorites off of my favorite Spoon album. Really? I’ve never heard anything but good things about Spoon. They’re one of the most respected bands out there, you gotta start talking to new people if all they can muster is “Spoon sucks”. I’d also argue that “The Ghost of You Lingers” is one of their best tunes; it’s wispy nature and sense of dread (due to the repetitive piano and echo-laden vocals) perfectly captures the title of the song. Same for “The Mystery Zones” abrupt ending. I feel like Spoon try to write feelings or ideas, rather then songs; at least in cases like these. What doesn’t directly benefits the song, benefits the theme of the song.

The band thrives off of tension, especially from the rhythm section. There were a few times when Britt stopped playing when I saw them live last week (mostly to adjust his mic stand) and the space that he left was immense. The immediate tension between all of the instruments (and Britt’s vocals) is what makes Spoon to me. His guitar playing can be sparse, in a very Johnny Marr-esque way of making every note count (though obviously they are two very different composers).

I really enjoyed reading this article, especially the recommendation of “Me and The Bean”. Definitely one of my personal favorites off of my favorite Spoon album.

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