What makes Girls Can Tell by Spoon notable?

'Girls Can Tell' received critical acclaim upon release, being hailed for its clever songwriting and distinctive sound. It helped Spoon achieve greater recognition, notably appearing on numerous best-of-year lists and solidifying their influence in the burgeoning indie rock movement, paving the way for future albums. Released on February 20, 2001, 'Girls Can Tell' was Spoon's third studio album, following their previous effort 'Telephono'. At this point in their career, Spoon began to refine their sound, moving towards a more polished yet still minimalist approach that would become a hallmark of their style. This album marked the band's emergence as key players in the indie rock scene of the early 2000s.

Who is Girls Can Tell for?

Girls Can Tell works well if you're into mid-tempo grooves for casual listening, sharp wit in lyrical content and catchy melodies for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Girls Can Tell?

Girls Can Tell has 11 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Girls Can Tell

Spoon · 2001

36 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

A sharp and witty blend of lo-fi production and infectious melodies that defines early 2000s indie rock.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

mid-tempo grooves for casual listening
sharp wit in lyrical content
catchy melodies for sing-alongs
steady pacing for background enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

desire for high-energy tracks
preference for lengthy epics

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on February 20, 2001, 'Girls Can Tell' was Spoon's third studio album, following their previous effort 'Telephono'. At this point in their career, Spoon began to refine their sound, moving towards a more polished yet still minimalist approach that would become a hallmark of their style. This album marked the band's emergence as key players in the indie rock scene of the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors: The National· Wilco· Interpol

Tracklist

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

1 Everything Hits at Once 4:04
2 Believing Is Art 4:19
3 Me and the Bean 3:33
4 Lines in the Suit 3:47
5 The Fitted Shirt 3:12
6 Anything You Want 2:16
7 Take a Walk 2:26
8 1020 AM 2:10
9 Take the Fifth 3:56
10 This Book Is a Movie 3:33
11 Chicago at Night 2:47

What to play next

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