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re: Spoon > Modest Mouse
Posted on 12/18/14 at 10:48 am to The Seaward
Posted on 12/18/14 at 10:48 am to The Seaward
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.
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.
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Posted on 12/18/14 at 10:53 am to Baloo
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Baloo
I agree with pretty much everything you said there. I also agree with TFTC that it all comes down to personal preference. I certainly can’t prove that Modest Mouse is objectively better than Spoon.
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Posted on 12/18/14 at 10:53 am to Baloo
I would actually flip the argument for Spoon and MM (can't really comment on CNs)... though you may have a point with Spoon post 2005 or so
Posted on 12/18/14 at 10:57 am to Baloo
Everything ive heard by Cloud Nothings is really really bad no talent indie/punk garbage. Like a shittier version of modest mouse. Maybe cloud nothings have really good lyrics but i cant make out what theyre saying over all of the basic punk chord reverb from the guitar and yelling. I dont get the hype around this band.ill give it another try if you have any suggestions but not really into their style of music.
They Want My Soul is a great album. I liked it more than gimme fiction even though i doubt it will experience the same kind of mainstream success. Its pretty impressive that they are starting to peak after almost 22 years. Take off the skinny jeans baloo; your balls will thank you for it.
They Want My Soul is a great album. I liked it more than gimme fiction even though i doubt it will experience the same kind of mainstream success. Its pretty impressive that they are starting to peak after almost 22 years. Take off the skinny jeans baloo; your balls will thank you for it.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 11:03 am to Baloo
I also agree with Baloo.
I've never seen Spoon live so I can't comment. I've seen Modest Mouse several times and they put on a great show.
But albums? Come on. There's no argument that can be made that Spoon is better.
I've never seen Spoon live so I can't comment. I've seen Modest Mouse several times and they put on a great show.
But albums? Come on. There's no argument that can be made that Spoon is better.
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