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A Series of Sneaks

Spoon · 1998

40 min · 17 tracks · indie rock

A raw blend of angular guitar riffs and minimalist hooks that define indie rock's late '90s sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented bursts of energy
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • playful irreverence throughout
  • ideal for casual gatherings
  • headphone detail in raw sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek polished, smooth production

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'A Series of Sneaks' was Spoon's second album, following their debut 'Telephono' from 1996. This album marked a pivotal moment in their evolution, as they began to refine their sound and identity within the burgeoning indie rock scene of the late '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
The National· Wilco· Interpol

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Utilitarian 1:51
  • 2 Minor Tough 2:42
  • 3 Guestlist / The Execution 2:03
  • 4 Reservations 2:35
  • 5 30 Gallon Tank 4:01
  • 6 Car Radio 1:29
  • 7 Metal Detektor 3:38
  • 8 June's Foreign Spell 3:01
  • 9 Chloroform 1:09
  • 10 Metal School 2:52
  • 11 Staring at the Board 0:54
  • 12 No You're Not 1:41
  • 13 Quincy Punk Episode 2:17
  • 14 Advance Cassette 2:58
  • 15 Revenge! 2:22
  • 16 Shake It Off 2:44
  • 17 I Could Be Underground 2:06

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