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Written by: Cody Denning 

Spoon formed in Austin, Texas back in 1993. Fronted by singer-guitarist Britt Daniel, the band mixes garage rock, post-punk, and soulful grooves into something instantly recognizable and always tight.
They first got noticed nationally with 2001’s Girls Can Tell and 2002’s Kill the Moonlight. Those albums showed off their sharp songwriting and catchy hooks that set them apart from the crowded indie scene.
By 2005, Gimme Fiction really put them on the map. It debuted at number 44 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 300,000 copies in the US. The standout single “I Turn My Camera On” became a fan favorite with its funky, danceable vibe and got a music video that captured their rad energy.
In 2007 came Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, which climbed all the way to number 10 on the Billboard 200. The album kept that signature Spoon snap with tracks full of clever lyrics and tight rhythms that critics loved.
2010’s Transference hit even higher, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard 200. It showed the band getting more experimental while still sounding like themselves.
Then in 2014, after a four-year break, They Want My Soul became one of their biggest releases. It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200. Singles like “Rent I Pay,” “Inside Out,” and “Do You” all got official music videos, with “Inside Out” turning into a live staple thanks to its driving groove. To support the album, Spoon launched a major North American tour that included sold-out shows at iconic venues like the 9:30 Club in Washington DC, the Fillmore in San Francisco, and Terminal 5 in New York City. They also hit major festivals including Coachella and Austin City Limits that year, bringing their high-energy live set to massive crowds.

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