Kill the Moonlight cover

Released 24 years ago this August

Kill the Moonlight

Spoon · 2002

34 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A tightly woven tapestry of rhythmic grooves and introspective lyrics fueled by a lo-fi aesthetic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove exploration
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • introspective lyrics with rhythmic flow
  • background music for social settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long immersive narratives
  • prefer high-energy instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 20, 2002, 'Kill the Moonlight' marked Spoon's third studio album and was a pivotal moment in their evolution. Following their previous album, 'Girls Can Tell', this record solidified their signature sound while expanding their audience significantly, showcasing a blend of experimental indie rock with accessible melodies.
Stylistic neighbors
The National· Wilco· Interpol

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Small Stakes 3:00
  • 2 The Way We Get By 2:40
  • 3 Something to Look Forward To 2:16
  • 4 Stay Don’t Go 3:35
  • 5 Jonathon Fisk 3:15
  • 6 Paper Tiger 3:07
  • 7 Someone Something 2:48
  • 8 Don’t Let It Get You Down 3:29
  • 9 All the Pretty Girls Go to the City 3:12
  • 10 You Gotta Feel It 1:29
  • 11 Back to the Life 2:21
  • 12 Vittorio E. 3:39

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