[.ca] Girls Can Tell

From Amazon.com:
This is a great, understated album that merits repeated plays. Spoon have made a literate, rocking, breakthrough record that occupies a funny place--the songs are not unconventional, per se, yet they're somehow really special. Girls Can Tell displays the emotional resonance and big rock power of, say, Thin Lizzy and Mott the Hoople; the sonically referential, indie-rock smarts of a band like Versus; and amazing hooks that recall Colin Blunstone of the Zombies. Like Jennyanykind, Moviola, and the Lilys, this Austin, Texas, trio has chosen to work on perfecting their craft without paying much heed to mainstream or trends. In spite of (but mostly because of) wrenching breakup-centered lyrical material delivered in a very real, matter-of-fact way, Girls Can Tell is one of those life-affirming pop albums you know you'll return to in years to come. --Mike McGonigal

perfect album:
I really can't say enough good things about this album. Sure there is plenty of filler and a couple of throwaway tracks. Sure Spoon has made more consistent ablums before and after this one. Regardless, this is their masterpiece. The weak tracks fit perfectly with the strong ones (which are without peer) to make a cohesive, unified statement. This album is brilliant. Britt Daniel writes some of the best lyrics in music; they're not showy or pretentious but consice and memmorable. He may also possess one of the greatest rock-n-roll voices of modern times. Fittingly enough, that's what this music is--great, unforgettable rock-n-roll. This was the first Spoon album I owned. I bought it early in 2001. Before this I knew them only as an anonymous Matador records indie band with two unimpressive tracks on the "What's Up Matador" compilation of the late 90s.

Wow...:
Spoon has seen more more popularity after their CD "Kill the moonlight" came out, but not as many people know the earlier, and in my opinion, better CD "Girls can Tell". This CD has some amazing tracks on it, such as "Fitted Shirt", "everything hits at once" and the slower paced "1020 A.M.". This CD is full of Indie gems, and it is worth repeated listening. Get this CD!

This band is too small.:
Great music like this should not stay in the shadows. everyone needs to hear this music so they know what good music is. Take the album opener for example "Everything Hits at Once". It was the first song I ever heard from Spoon and man do I not regret it. Honestly download this song and see for yourself; you will fall in love with this band and want everyone else to as well. Oh there are other songs on the album too huh. My track picks are: Everything Hits at Once, Me and the Bean, Lines in the Suit, This Book is a Movie, and Chicago at Night. Buy this album. Tell you friends to buy this album, word will spread and Spoon will rise like it should out of obscurity into the light where it belongs.

Surprisingly Good!:
The only reason I bought this CD was because it appeared in countless "best of" lists for 2001. Even though I had never heard of them, I thought there must be something there. I finally bought this CD last month, and it hasn't left my car CD player yet. It is not an album that immediately catches you, but rather one that sneaks up on you after repeated listening. I love this CD, most notably "Everything Hits at Once", "Fitted Shirt", and "Chicago at Night". I really can't pin-point who they sound like or are similar to... but their uniqueness is very special. If you like hard rock, sound effects, screaming vocals, etc then do not get this CD. But if you like indie rock that isn't over-produced, has witty lyrics, and catchy melodies, listen to the sound clips and/or get the CD and decide for yourself if this album is worth the five stars.

Buy this album now:
This band might actually be better live than in the studio, but "Girls Can Tell" is their masterpiece, in my view, so far. I still have reservations about the singer, but instrumentally they are the perfect indie-rock band, mixing avant-garde touches and accessible tunes with deft control. The very obvious Krautrock influence is often ignored by fans not familiar with that early 70s genre, but is there not only in the band's name (which is taken from the title of a 1972 Can song) but in the old-school synth touches and minimialist rhythms. Spoon may not grab one as brilliant on the first listen, but after a few more attempts their overall goals and purpose will make themselves known. When this happens, you may never let "Girls Can Tell" out of your sight.

• Everything Hits at Once
• Believing Is Art
• Me and the Bean
• Lines in the Suit
• Fitted Shirt
• Anything You Want
• Take a Walk
• 1020 Am
• Take the Fifth
• This Book Is a Movie
• Chicago at Night