re: Spoon > Modest Mouse

I love modest mouse but their last album was terrible and I seriously doubt their new stuff will be as good as spoon's new LINK.

Of course he's trolling.

I like Spoon, but I feel like they are the model of consistency, but they never reach the highs of Modest Mouse (and never reach the lows). You get a Spoon album, you know exactly what you're getting: above average indie rock. But I just feel that Spoon never quite approaches greatness. They are a solid listen, but they seem to always play it safe and professional.

You need to risk falling flat on your face to make something great. Modest Mouse (and the Cloud Nothings) are willing to go to the edge on their albums. I've actually never seen Modest Mouse live, so I can't comment on them, but Cloud Nothings, since you bring 'em up, blow the doors off of Spoon.

Spoon, of course, will give you your money's worth and deliver a solid, professional show.