"Kill the Moonlight" showcases Spoon's signature blend of alternative rock and pop, characterized by its minimalist production and sharp, punchy instrumentation. The album features a mix of jangly guitars, steady percussion, and understated keyboard layers, creating a dynamic yet intimate sonic landscape. Tracks like "The Way We Get By" and "Jonathon Fisk" maintain a brisk tempo, infusing the collection with an infectious energy, while others, such as "Stay Don't Go," delve into more contemplative, bittersweet textures. The production is crisp and clean, allowing the nuanced vocal delivery to shine through. This balance of rawness and refinement, along with clever arrangements, makes the album distinctive in its exploration of everyday themes with an engaging, melodic sensibility.

Album: Kill the Moonlight by Spoon (2002)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Bittersweet
Record Label: Matador
Format: Album

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Bittersweet, 2000s, Album, Matador

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


"A Series of Sneaks" showcases a raw, unpolished sound that blends alternative rock with pop sensibilities. The production is characterized by a lo-fi aesthetic, allowing the gritty guitar riffs and punchy rhythms to shine through. Tracks like "Utilitarian" and "Reservations" feature driving tempos and a dynamic interplay between jangly guitars and steady percussion, creating an energetic yet bittersweet atmosphere. The use of unconventional song structures and abrupt transitions adds to the album's distinctive charm. Textures range from the sparse, haunting quality of "Chloroform" to the more frenetic energy of "30 Gallon Tank," resulting in a cohesive yet varied listening experience that captures the essence of late '90s indie rock.

Album: A Series of Sneaks by Spoon (1998)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Bittersweet
Record Label: Matador
Format: Album

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Bittersweet, 1990s, Album, Matador

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Everything Hits at Once: The Best of Spoon by Spoon (2019)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Bittersweet
Record Label: Matador
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Bittersweet, 2010s, Compilation, Matador


Album: Bonus Tracks 2008-2009 by Spoon (2010)
Record Label: Matador
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2010s, Compilation, Matador


"Telephono" showcases Spoon's early exploration of alternative rock with a raw, lo-fi production that captures a gritty yet melodic essence. The album features a blend of jangly guitars and steady, driving rhythms, creating a bittersweet atmosphere that permeates tracks like "Don't Buy the Realistic" and "Idiot Driver." The instrumentation is characterized by punchy guitar riffs and minimalist percussion, allowing the emotional weight of the lyrics to shine through. Songs like "All the Negatives Have Been Destroyed" and "Claws Tracking" exhibit a dynamic range, oscillating between frenetic energy and introspective moments. The distinctiveness of "Telephono" lies in its unrefined textures and the band's knack for crafting catchy hooks within a raw sonic landscape.

Album: Telephono by Spoon (1996)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Bittersweet
Record Label: Matador
Format: Album

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Bittersweet, 1990s, Album, Matador

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


"Girls Can Tell" presents a refined blend of alternative rock and pop, characterized by its lo-fi production that enhances its intimate, bittersweet mood. The instrumentation features jangly guitars, subtle keyboard textures, and a steady rhythm section, creating a warm yet understated sonic landscape. Tracks like "Me and the Bean" and "Chicago at Night" showcase a dynamic interplay between upbeat tempos and reflective lyrics, while the crispness of the production allows for a clarity that highlights the melodic hooks. The album's distinctive quality lies in its ability to balance energetic moments with contemplative passages, resulting in a cohesive sound that feels both accessible and richly layered.

Album: Girls Can Tell by Spoon (2001)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Bittersweet
Record Label: Matador
Format: Album

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Bittersweet, 2000s, Album, Matador

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Hot Thoughts by Spoon (2017)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Bittersweet
Record Label: Matador
Format: Album

Description: "Hot Thoughts"   is the ninth studio album by American indie rock band Spoon. It was released on March 17, 2017, through Matador Records and is their first album to be released on the label since their 1996 debut album, Telephono. It is also the first Spoon album since 2002's Kill the Moonlight to not feature multi-instrumentalist Eric Harvey, who quietly left the band after finishing a world tour in support of 2014's They Want My Soul.
 At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 80, based on 25 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Bittersweet, 2010s, Album, Matador

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


"Hot Thoughts"   is the ninth studio album by American indie rock band Spoon. It was released on March 17, 2017, through Matador Records and is their first album to be released on the label since their 1996 debut album, Telephono. It is also the first Spoon album since 2002's Kill the Moonlight to not feature multi-instrumentalist Eric Harvey, who quietly left the band after finishing a world tour in support of 2014's They Want My Soul.
 At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 80, based on 25 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

"Gimme Fiction" showcases Spoon's signature blend of alternative rock and pop, characterized by its crisp production and layered instrumentation. The album features a diverse array of tempos, from the driving rhythms of "I Turn My Camera On" to the more contemplative pace of "The Delicate Place." Texturally, it balances jangly guitars with subtle electronic elements, creating a rich sonic landscape that feels both intimate and expansive. The bittersweet mood is underscored by melodic hooks and intricate arrangements, particularly evident in tracks like "Adored" and "Sister Jack." The production is clean yet dynamic, allowing each instrument to shine while maintaining a cohesive sound that is distinctly Spoon, making "Gimme Fiction" a standout in the mid-2000s rock scene.

Album: Gimme Fiction by Spoon (2005)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Bittersweet
Record Label: Matador
Format: Album

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Bittersweet, 2000s, Album, Matador

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


"Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga" showcases Spoon's signature blend of alternative rock and pop, characterized by its crisp production and layered instrumentation. The album features a dynamic range of tempos, from the driving rhythms of "Don't Make Me a Target" to the more subdued, reflective tones of "The Ghost of You Lingers." Textures are meticulously crafted, with jangly guitars, punchy drums, and subtle keyboard flourishes creating an engaging sonic landscape. Tracks like "You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb" and "The Underdog" highlight a buoyant energy, while the bittersweet mood is palpable in songs such as "Finer Feelings" and "Black Like Me." The distinctiveness lies in its ability to balance catchy hooks with introspective lyrics, making each track resonate with emotional depth.

Album: Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga by Spoon (2007)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Bittersweet
Record Label: Matador
Format: Album

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Bittersweet, 2000s, Album, Matador

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Lucifer on the Sofa by Spoon (2022)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Mood: Bittersweet
Record Label: Matador
Format: Album

Description: Lucifer on the Sofa is the tenth studio album by American rock band Spoon, released on February 11, 2022, through Matador Records. Spoon began work on the album in late 2018 after the conclusion of their tour supporting Hot Thoughts (2017), their ninth studio album. Recording sessions began in late 2019 and took place in studios between Austin, Texas, and Los Angeles, California. They primarily recorded the album with Mark Rankin, with Justin Raisen and Dave Fridmann, the latter of whom co-produced the band's previous two albums, each producing one song. Recording sessions continued until March 2020 but had to be postponed after the COVID-19 pandemic began severely impacting the United States. After completing the album in 2021, the band released the album's lead single, "The Hardest Cut", in October of that year.

Recording
Spoon began working on a tenth studio album in late 2018 after their tour supporting their ninth studio album, Hot Thoughts (2017), concluded. Recording sessions began in late 2019 at drummer Jim Eno's Public Hi-Fi studio in the band's hometown of Austin, Texas. Band frontman Britt Daniel wanted to record the album in Austin in order to "do a different thing this time, and experience the vibe of a city". He chose Austin in particular because he had lived there when he was younger, and it held many memories and musical influences for the band. Lucifer on the Sofa is the first Spoon album to include new members Gerardo Larios (guitar) and Ben Trokan (bass guitar).

For the recording sessions, the band sought to replicate their sound as a live band, contrasting with the recording technique used for Hot Thoughts that mainly revolved around piecing song parts together; this came as a result of the band realizing they preferred the sound of the live versions of their songs over their studio recordings. Daniel invited Mark Rankin to produce the album. Daniel had been enamored of Rankin's production work with Adele and Queens of the Stone Age, and enlisted Rankin to co-produce Spoon's 2019 song "No Bullets Spent", which was made to help promote their greatest hits album, Everything Hits at Once (2019). The band also spent time recording with Justin Raisen and Dave Fridmann, the latter of whom co-produced the previous two Spoon albums, They Want My Soul (2014) and Hot Thoughts.

Until March 10, 2020, there had been roughly seven recording sessions for Lucifer on the Sofa. The sessions continued until the COVID-19 pandemic began severely impacting the United States in March 2020, forcing band members to shelter at their respective homes due to a nationwide lockdown. Before the lockdown, the album had been between 70- to 80-percent finished and the band had expected to finish it completely in the midyear, potentially releasing it in the fall of that year. The album's expected completion period continued to be pushed back as the number of cases sharply rose in the country, particularly in Texas, where the band had been recording. During the lockdown period, Daniel began writing more songs at his home. Additionally, he occasionally drove out to Los Angeles to work on the album with guitarist Alex Fischel. Full recording sessions resumed in September 2020. By that point, a total of 30 songs had been either written or recorded for the album. The pandemic caused Lucifer on the Sofa to become Spoon's most time-consuming album to record.

Promotion and release
Spoon began teasing the announcement of new material on October 27, 2021, with short clips uploaded to their social media accounts alongside the hashtag "#LOTS". The band announced Lucifer on the Sofa the next day and simultaneously released the album's lead single, "The Hardest Cut". The song was accompanied by a music video that Billboard described as a "Halloween-appropriate sub-story about a knife-wielding killer preparing to off his latest victim". On October 28 and 29, the band livestreamed concerts, titled Back to the Life, that were shot in Los Angeles during the previous month. The second single from Lucifer on the Sofa, "Wild", was released as a 7-inch single on December 10, 2021. The song was backed with a remix by Dennis Bovell on the B-side. "Wild" was released as a digital single later on January 11, 2022, accompanied by a music video that paid tribute to Hollywood Western films. Lucifer on the Sofa was included in the "Most Anticipated Albums of 2022" lists of Paste, Pitchfork, Stereogum, and Vulture. "My Babe" was released on February 8, 2022, as the final single to come before the album's release. Lucifer on the Sofa was released through Matador Records on February 11, 2022, on digital platforms and physically as a CD and 12-inch vinyl record, with certain retailers carrying different color variations of the vinyl record.

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Bittersweet, 2020s, Album, Matador


Lucifer on the Sofa is the tenth studio album by American rock band Spoon, released on February 11, 2022, through Matador Records. Spoon began work on the album in late 2018 after the conclusion of their tour supporting Hot Thoughts (2017), their ninth studio album. Recording sessions began in late 2019 and took place in studios between Austin, Texas, and Los Angeles, California. They primarily recorded the album with Mark Rankin, with Justin Raisen and Dave Fridmann, the latter of whom co-produced the band's previous two albums, each producing one song. Recording sessions continued until March 2020 but had to be postponed after the COVID-19 pandemic began severely impacting the United States. After completing the album in 2021, the band released the album's lead single, "The Hardest Cut", in October of that year.

Recording
Spoon began working on a tenth studio album in late 2018 after their tour supporting their ninth studio album, Hot Thoughts (2017), concluded. Recording sessions began in late 2019 at drummer Jim Eno's Public Hi-Fi studio in the band's hometown of Austin, Texas. Band frontman Britt Daniel wanted to record the album in Austin in order to "do a different thing this time, and experience the vibe of a city". He chose Austin in particular because he had lived there when he was younger, and it held many memories and musical influences for the band. Lucifer on the Sofa is the first Spoon album to include new members Gerardo Larios (guitar) and Ben Trokan (bass guitar).

For the recording sessions, the band sought to replicate their sound as a live band, contrasting with the recording technique used for Hot Thoughts that mainly revolved around piecing song parts together; this came as a result of the band realizing they preferred the sound of the live versions of their songs over their studio recordings. Daniel invited Mark Rankin to produce the album. Daniel had been enamored of Rankin's production work with Adele and Queens of the Stone Age, and enlisted Rankin to co-produce Spoon's 2019 song "No Bullets Spent", which was made to help promote their greatest hits album, Everything Hits at Once (2019). The band also spent time recording with Justin Raisen and Dave Fridmann, the latter of whom co-produced the previous two Spoon albums, They Want My Soul (2014) and Hot Thoughts.

Until March 10, 2020, there had been roughly seven recording sessions for Lucifer on the Sofa. The sessions continued until the COVID-19 pandemic began severely impacting the United States in March 2020, forcing band members to shelter at their respective homes due to a nationwide lockdown. Before the lockdown, the album had been between 70- to 80-percent finished and the band had expected to finish it completely in the midyear, potentially releasing it in the fall of that year. The album's expected completion period continued to be pushed back as the number of cases sharply rose in the country, particularly in Texas, where the band had been recording. During the lockdown period, Daniel began writing more songs at his home. Additionally, he occasionally drove out to Los Angeles to work on the album with guitarist Alex Fischel. Full recording sessions resumed in September 2020. By that point, a total of 30 songs had been either written or recorded for the album. The pandemic caused Lucifer on the Sofa to become Spoon's most time-consuming album to record.

Promotion and release
Spoon began teasing the announcement of new material on October 27, 2021, with short clips uploaded to their social media accounts alongside the hashtag "#LOTS". The band announced Lucifer on the Sofa the next day and simultaneously released the album's lead single, "The Hardest Cut". The song was accompanied by a music video that Billboard described as a "Halloween-appropriate sub-story about a knife-wielding killer preparing to off his latest victim". On October 28 and 29, the band livestreamed concerts, titled Back to the Life, that were shot in Los Angeles during the previous month. The second single from Lucifer on the Sofa, "Wild", was released as a 7-inch single on December 10, 2021. The song was backed with a remix by Dennis Bovell on the B-side. "Wild" was released as a digital single later on January 11, 2022, accompanied by a music video that paid tribute to Hollywood Western films. Lucifer on the Sofa was included in the "Most Anticipated Albums of 2022" lists of Paste, Pitchfork, Stereogum, and Vulture. "My Babe" was released on February 8, 2022, as the final single to come before the album's release. Lucifer on the Sofa was released through Matador Records on February 11, 2022, on digital platforms and physically as a CD and 12-inch vinyl record, with certain retailers carrying different color variations of the vinyl record.

Album: Gimme Fiction (Deluxe Edition) by Spoon (2005)
Genre: indie rock
Record Label: Matador
Format: Digital Media

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The New Pornographers, The Walkmen, TV on the Radio, The Shins

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: indie rock, 2000s, Digital Media, Matador


Album: Gimme Fiction (Odds and Ends) by Spoon (2015)
Record Label: Matador
Format: Album

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2010s, Album, Matador


Album: Telephono / Soft Effects EP by Spoon (2006)
Record Label: Matador
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2000s, Compilation, Matador


Album: They Want My Soul by Spoon (2014)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Bittersweet
Record Label: Matador
Format: Album

Description: They Want My Soul is the eighth studio album by the American indie rock band Spoon. It was released on August 5, 2014 through the band's new label, Loma Vista Recordings. It is the band's first album to feature new member Alex Fischel, who plays keyboards and guitar.
The band took several years off following the release of Transference in 2010, giving each member time to explore other projects. Frontman Britt Daniel explained that the band members were "all a little burned out", and that he personally needed "something that was going to reinvigorate me, to excite me about working on new stuff again." To this end, Daniel formed the group Divine Fits with Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade, which recorded and released the album A Thing Called Divine Fits in 2012. Jim Eno produced albums for other bands during the downtime, while Rob Pope toured with his band The Get Up Kids, and Eric Harvey recorded a solo album.

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Bittersweet, 2010s, Album, Matador

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


They Want My Soul is the eighth studio album by the American indie rock band Spoon. It was released on August 5, 2014 through the band's new label, Loma Vista Recordings. It is the band's first album to feature new member Alex Fischel, who plays keyboards and guitar.
The band took several years off following the release of Transference in 2010, giving each member time to explore other projects. Frontman Britt Daniel explained that the band members were "all a little burned out", and that he personally needed "something that was going to reinvigorate me, to excite me about working on new stuff again." To this end, Daniel formed the group Divine Fits with Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade, which recorded and released the album A Thing Called Divine Fits in 2012. Jim Eno produced albums for other bands during the downtime, while Rob Pope toured with his band The Get Up Kids, and Eric Harvey recorded a solo album.

Album: All the Weird Kids Up Front (Más Rolas Chidas) by Spoon (2020)
Record Label: Matador
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2020s, Compilation, Matador


"Get Nice!" presents a vibrant blend of indie rock with a lo-fi aesthetic, characterized by punchy rhythms and crisp instrumentation. The album showcases a dynamic range, from the driving energy of "I Got Mine" to the more introspective "I Can Feel It Fade Like an AM Single." Textures vary from jangly guitars and tight drum patterns to layered vocal harmonies, creating an engaging sonic landscape. Tracks like "Mean Mad Margaret" and "Dracula's Cigarette" feature a playful yet gritty production style, while "Love Makes You Feel" introduces a warmer, more melodic touch. The overall tempo oscillates between upbeat and contemplative, making the album distinctive in its ability to balance raw energy with reflective moments.

Album: Get Nice! by Spoon (2017)
Record Label: Matador
Format: Album

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2010s, Album, Matador


"Transference" showcases Spoon's signature blend of alternative rock and pop, characterized by a raw yet polished production style. The album features a mix of driving rhythms and introspective melodies, with tracks like "Before Destruction" and "Written in Reverse" highlighting a dynamic interplay between jangly guitars and minimalist percussion. The sonic texture is both gritty and refined, with layers of keyboard and subtle electronic elements adding depth. The tempos vary from the upbeat energy of "The Mystery Zone" to the more contemplative feel of "Goodnight Laura," creating a bittersweet atmosphere throughout. The distinctiveness lies in its ability to balance catchy hooks with a sense of emotional complexity, making each track resonate with a lingering poignancy.

Album: Transference by Spoon (2010)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Bittersweet
Record Label: Matador
Format: Album

Artist Background: Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar); Jim Eno (drums); Rob Pope (bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) and Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals). The band was formed in late 1993 by the lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and the drummer Jim Eno, after the two met as members of The Alien Beats. The name Spoon was chosen to honor the 1970s German avant-garde band Can, whose hit song "Spoo... Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Austin, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Bittersweet, 2010s, Album, Matador

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


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