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Spoon — Whisper
Album: Hot Thoughts
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7.3

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Released: 2017
Length: 4:19
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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I know you must hold secrets
Such a long way from home
You're a lost letter needs delivery
Someday you'll be where you should go
Someday you won't be so alone
Someday you'll be where you should go
Someday you won't be so alone

You coulda been an acrobat
You coulda used what you know
You coulda been what you wanted
You fell for them lines like snow
Press me, I'll tell you I'm looking
Looking for some sign of life
Press me, I'll tell you I'm looking

Come on, give me some spirit
Don't take too much to get me excited
Whisper, I'll listen to hear it
Just show me some sign of life
I know you must hold secrets
Such a long way from home
You're a lost letter needs delivery
Someday you'll be where you should go
Someday you won't be so alone
Someday you'll be where you should go
Someday you won't be so alone
Someday you'll be where you should go

Candyman drives a fast car
He can be there any time
His fuel is anticipation
It's good to feel wanted sometimes
All these expectations
Waiting for my cells to divide
Wait, is that too maudlin?
I'm just looking for some sign of life

I know you must hold secrets
Such a long way from home
You're a lost letter needs delivery
Someday you'll be where you should go
Someday you won't be so alone
Someday you'll be where you should go

Come on show me some spirit
Don't take too much to get me excited
Whisper, I'll listen to hear it
Just show me some sign of life
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10
Posted 1 month ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
At first I was ambivalent. Then this song, beat, lyrics: it all triggered something deep in me. Really nice. 
Posted 8 months ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
Muy buenos. Siempre creí que eran británicos
Posted 9 months ago by sergioso    [ Reply ]
This album and all others i have listened to are from start to finish - gold…  great band
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Yeah… ok… segué from Highway 61 Revisited to this. Ok Bill, this is fine. The meds are dialed IN.
Posted 1 year ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Whenever Spoon comes on... WhisperI'lllistentohearit! (yeah that's the actual title)
Posted 1 year ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
i think i like everything from this album. but, the title track is better, imo.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 Larrygrrl wrote:

Does anyone else hear a lot of Floyd influence here?



I rather heard Joy Divison/New Order here. If they still had creative output (and/or would still be alive) it could sound somewhat like Spoon, best case.  👍
Great pick, once again, RP!
Posted 1 year ago by Fabian_R    [ Reply ]
You're the right kind of sinner
To release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner
You know that you were born to be
Posted 1 year ago by CrispyDruid    [ Reply ]
Cool bass groove :)
Posted 2 years ago by huib    [ Reply ]
Awesome song from a truly unique, jamming group! They are irrepressibly cool, possess solid pop sensibilities and musical chops, and can really rock out in ways that satisfy on many levels; not to mention, they're hip, tongue-in-cheek, delightfully quirky, and highly cerebral in all their efforts!
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
I was shocked when I tabbed back to this and saw that it isn't VAST.
Posted 2 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
I feel the tension build and build - and then it just ends….
Posted 2 years ago by PaganSkier    [ Reply ]
 AhhtheMusic wrote:


I know, each time I hear it, I move it up a notch.  So it is a 10 now.  Where to go now?


11 shhh.
Posted 3 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 palatin8 wrote:

Spoon makes me rethink Texas



Austin is it's own enclave, a world apart from the rest of Texas.
Posted 3 years ago by johnalexford    [ Reply ]
 billybob123 wrote:

I like this band



I LOVE this band! I saw them in Phoenix probably circa '17 playing a double bill with The Shins and while great, I wish they had played longer than they did. 
Posted 3 years ago by johnalexford    [ Reply ]
 Ando wrote:


Get an amp that goes to 11.


Don't forget the preamp!
Posted 3 years ago by bigbobbybubba    [ Reply ]
 AhhtheMusic wrote:


I know, each time I hear it, I move it up a notch.  So it is a 10 now.  Where to go now?


Get an amp that goes to 11.
Posted 3 years ago by Ando    [ Reply ]
 jasko wrote:


Listening this on JBL and Marantz, sounds O.K
 

Klipsch and Marantz works for me too! 
Posted 3 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Cool 😎
Posted 3 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
 drewd wrote:

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Yup, Floyd and Broken Bells.
Posted 3 years ago by costoonces    [ Reply ]
 dlirious wrote:

good tunes, horrible recording.
 

Listening this on JBL and Marantz, sounds O.K
Posted 4 years ago by jasko    [ Reply ]
I like this band
Posted 4 years ago by billybob123    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by HomeAtBch    [ Reply ]
 Larrygrrl wrote:
Does anyone else hear a lot of Floyd influence here?
 
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Posted 4 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
I love this band, great album too, but I just wish the production was cleaner.  It sounds really harsh and crunchy and makes my kit sound even crappier, especially in the car.
 
good tunes, horrible recording.
Posted 4 years ago by dlirious    [ Reply ]
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Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
From my last comment 2 months ago you played spoon Many times Why
Posted 4 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
Spoon makes me rethink Texas
Posted 4 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
 my rating 7
good morning america 
Posted 4 years ago by sonymagellan    [ Reply ]
Why do you play Spoon all the time
Posted 4 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
 Larrygrrl wrote:
Does anyone else hear a lot of Floyd influence here?
 

No but The The ... vocals v similar too
Posted 5 years ago by Milesxl    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
pegged at 8 . . . . . now it's in my favorites PSD rotation
Posted 5 years ago by DChas    [ Reply ]
So good. The song, the sound, the beat, the bass etc. Great
Posted 5 years ago by noe.architecte169    [ Reply ]
Does anyone else hear a lot of Floyd influence here?
Posted 5 years ago by Larrygrrl    [ Reply ]
Adding one ... now an 8. Nice 80s vibe to it.
Posted 5 years ago by Sam_Hill    [ Reply ]
I love this band, great album too, but I just wish the production was cleaner.  It sounds really harsh and crunchy and makes my kit sound even crappier, especially in the car.
Posted 5 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
This is just one of many great songs on this album.
Posted 5 years ago by sterlingy    [ Reply ]
 intothehills wrote:
this is my latest "great new thing" heard on RP :-)))
 

I know, each time I hear it, I move it up a notch.  So it is a 10 now.  Where to go now?
Posted 5 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
this is my latest "great new thing" heard on RP :-)))
Posted 5 years ago by intothehills    [ Reply ]
 prickelpit96 wrote:
To be honest: I can hear some Arcade Fire inside. Not enough to let them call though.
 
I probably things over-stated a bit, but there IS a  bit of a likeness. Terrific energy in this track. A sense of "urgency".
Posted 6 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
oh yeah, reeled me in! Ready For Something Else by Spoon, please.
Posted 6 years ago by Djoy    [ Reply ]
This renews me when it comes on in my music shuffle while I'm driving.  I like the energy.  I need the energy.
Posted 6 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
 DigitalJer wrote:
An easy 7 at first listen...with room to grow (on me)
 
C'mon DigitalJer,  I started with a 7 and then bumped up to 8.  Feel the vibe and bump it up too!
Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
 olivertwist wrote:

Then again they might not, because this sounds nothing like Arcade Fire.
 
To be honest: I can hear some Arcade Fire inside. Not enough to let them call though.
Posted 6 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
An easy 7 at first listen...with room to grow (on me)
Posted 6 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
Hmm. Quite intriguing. But I think Arcade Fire might be calling to ask for their sound back...
 
Then again they might not, because this sounds nothing like Arcade Fire.
Posted 6 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
Hmm. Quite intriguing. But I think Arcade Fire might be calling to ask for their sound back...
Posted 6 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Spoon sure wasn't my first guess as to who this was. I like it.
Posted 6 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
I keep checking, to make sure I gave this a 10. 
Posted 6 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
Man, I just DIG this song. Love the slow build to the eventual frenetic tempo.
Posted 6 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
Bump 7 > 8. Gets better with each listen. Love the groovy groove. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 
Also gives good Bish Bash on the drums. And shake that tambourine!!
MassivRuss wrote:
The guitar licks just sold me. Previous opinion: Spoon, meh...

 


Posted 6 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
The guitar licks just sold me. Previous opinion: Spoon, meh...
Posted 6 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
So into Spoon right now, and agree with previous comments about them being the best of what's out there right now. Saw them in Phoenix a month or two ago and they put on a great show. Only wish they played longer (they toured with The Shins). Radio Paradise, more Spoon!
Posted 6 years ago by johnalexford    [ Reply ]
Extremely psyched.

Spoon is headlining the Gasparilla Music Festival in March in Tampa.  https://www.facebook.com/gasparillamusicfestival/
Posted 6 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this, I am astounded at the creative virtuosity of Spoon! They are one of the best acts of Modern Music. Thanks, RP!
Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Very Cool
Posted 6 years ago by Internazionale    [ Reply ]
This is a fantastic album.
Posted 7 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
{#Cowboy} zesty !
Posted 7 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
At 1st I was like "oh no, another bad popular synth drag", at the beginning of the song.
But after a few listening it shod it's "bad synth drag" on me and I like it. {#Biggrin}
It IS Spoon after all {#Good-vibes}
Posted 7 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
Really like the changes

Nice to hear from them
Posted 7 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
The title of the song on the album is WhisperI'lllistentohearit
Posted 7 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
Sounds very" The The" to me .... Not a bad thing , especially the intro 
Posted 7 years ago by BillBlack    [ Reply ]
Thought this was something new from War On Drugs. I like Spoon a lot better, though, and am pleased to hear new sounds from them!
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 7 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
 marcoshs wrote:

Yes, I had the same impression. Anyway good stuff!

 
yes , totally I agree too
Posted 7 years ago by albertgf    [ Reply ]
 RazzCat wrote:
Is it just me, hearing some Arcade Fire in this?

 
Yes, I had the same impression. Anyway good stuff!
Posted 7 years ago by marcoshs    [ Reply ]
Is it just me, hearing some Arcade Fire in this?
Posted 7 years ago by RazzCat    [ Reply ]
Lots of deja-entendues - but still unique! Hats off!
Posted 7 years ago by Castelfranco    [ Reply ]

On my 2nd listening right now I'm going 6 to 7 on my rating, probably because I've grown to like Spoon so much since starting to listen to RP a lot again in the last few months (i.e. BillG you seem to like yourself some Spoon) - something about how all the bits and pieces of the music are put together, the beats, the bridge, all of it melds together well and I like. 

*EDIT* After a couple of months, and having purchased this CD, I've bumped my rating to an 8.  And I love how the tambourines sound on this song.  Overall the entire record gets a 7.5 from me. 


Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Very cool.  I look forward to checking out the whole album.
Posted 7 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
9...and the whole album is fab. too
Posted 7 years ago by karen    [ Reply ]