Kill the Moonlight
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studio album
First released:
Aug 20 2002

Overview Edit

Kill the Moonlight is the fourth album from Austin, Texas indie rock band Spoon, released on August 20, 2002 to a great deal of critical acclaim.

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Record label:
Catalog number:
MRG215
Release dates:
  • Aug 20 2002 in United States

Genres

Indie, Alternative Rock. Vote on Genres

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5 stars Best Album of 2002
Kill the Moonlight certainly got on a lot of end of the year top ten lists. Admittedly, these are kind of lean times for the music community, so maybe it doesn't take all that much to stand out these days. But Spoon displays genuine enthusiasm performing melodic, adult rock and roll, supported by an active, but not too heavy handed mixing/effects board. I'm sure there are many afficianados long aware of the band, but they seemed to just come out of left field with this kickass record. Which is how pop is supposed to work.
Written by Heavy Theta
3 stars Not their best, but certainly not your worst
3 1/2

The Texas foursome's winning streak continued with this year-after follow up to the widely praised Girls Can Tell. Spoon effortlessly continues to create catchy, tense, radio-friendly rock at the drop of a hat, though the quick release may be indicative of the hurried feel of the disc. Of course their are a few amazing songs, worthy right next to the strongest elements this band's challenging synergy conveys at best. There are also a few tracks that take a more experimental turn, framing …
Written by IRate

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Credits Edit

  1. engineer

    1. Britt Daniel [Mixed By]
    2. John Golden [Mastered By]
    3. Robbie Adams [Additional]
  2. performer

    1. Brad Shenfeld [Featuring [Dabouke]]
    2. Britt Daniel [Vocals, Guitar]
    3. Eggo Johanson [Keyboards, Piano, Tambourine]
    4. Jim Eno [Drums]
    5. John Clayton [Bass]
    6. Josh Zarbo [Bass]
    7. Mike McCarthy [Guitar [12 String]]
    8. Roman Kuebler [Bass]

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Kill the Moonlight 12 tracks format: 1 x CD
catalog number: MRG215
release dates: Aug 20 2002
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Kill the Moonlight 12 tracks format: 1 x vinyl
record label: Merge Records
release dates: Jan 20 2004
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