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pretty much whats been said. I really loved Gimme Fiction, but even then, i kindof felt i had heard Spoon do these kinds of songs before, even though it was a pretty flawless record imo. ive liked the last two, but in passing. Telephono to Gimmie Fiction showed a pretty linear progression, and i cant say that i feel the last two offered me anything fresh. i still think theyre good albums though. shite, 9 releases and no stinkers yet, but i dont think he can top Series of Sneaks and Girls Can Tell. I had never heard a record like Girls Can Tell, and thats something a guy can only make once.

I'm repeating myself, but I totally see what you're saying as far as the linear progression. I just can't say that the stylistic evolution has had either a positive or negative effect on the quality of tracks they're putting out. I'm quite blown away by the consistency. Every album is equally solid, though I'll have to go with Gimme Fiction as being the greatest among equals. IMHO.

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Posted by bobbyray21

Member since Sep 2009

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Posted on 4/4/13 at 5:43 am to bobbyray21

In the song "Was It You", the layered beats are just like...wow.

It's like a slow, steady bassline over top of like a dozen fast-moving percussion lines*. Is that a damn cowbell?

If I listened to this song while under the influence of marijuana, I'm pretty sure I would be certain it was the greatest track ever. Like ever, as in the history of civilization.

Perhaps this weekend I will partake in some "Was it You" -- or, actually, the entire Gimme Fiction album -- in combination with some puffy puffy.

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*Does "percussion lines" even make sense?

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