Spoon’s GA GA GA GA GA Drops Today

Austinist weighs in:

It’s tough to believe that Spoon have been playing in Austin for almost thirteen years. Few who saw them gig during their early, Pixies-inspired days would’ve predicted that in 2007, Spoon would have one of the most bulletproof catalogs in indie rock. Their entire tenure with Merge Records has been stellar, showcasing a band who found confidence in independence and the concept of a slow but deliberate artistic and commercial build. Britt Daniel hasn’t relied much on showmanship during the process, as his black and white outfits aren’t a White Stripes-style diversion but rather a reflection of his simple and precise musical raison d’être.

Music writer Tom Thornton gives good Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga.