Name: Gimme Fiction
Brand: Spoon

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

29565

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2005-05-10

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Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

036172956524

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Spoon

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Matador

American rock band Spoon was formed in 1993 in Austin, Texas. The brainchild of Britt Daniel (vocals, guitar) and Jim Eno (drums), the band has been a consistent force in the music industry.
With their unique sound and captivating performances, Spoon has gained a loyal fan base over the years. Their music blends elements of indie rock, post-punk, and pop to create a distinctive style that sets them apart from other bands.
Known for their catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, Spoon's discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga" and "They Want My Soul." Their songs have been featured in popular TV shows and movies, further solidifying their status as influential musicians.

Gimme Fiction is Spoon's loosest, most eclectic effort yet. While still sounding like themselves, the Austin-based band manages to evoke a number of other artists on their fifth full-length. (It's a neat trick.) On proto-glam opener "The Beast and Dragon, Adored," Britt Daniels channels the David Bowie of The Man Who Sold the World. Then there's slinky jam "I Turn My Camera On," where he conjures up Prince or Mick Jagger, circa "Miss You," by singing in a higher register. As indicated by the title, "Sister Jack" sounds like early Who (i.e. "Happy Jack"), while "They Never Got You" sounds like Plastic Ono Band-era John Lennon. Do all these different styles hang together? For the most part: yes. After the triumph of Kill the Moonlight, Spoon could have easily rested on their laurels and issued another album just like it, but Gimme Fiction proves they would rather evolve than stagnate. —Kathleen C. Fennessy

Gimme Fiction

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