His vocals are the main reason I like the band at all. He has a subtle rasp that he can turn up to a full scream that still sounds melodic and beautiful - reminds me of John Lennon sometimes. He's also a good songwriter I guess. There's something about Spoon that gets me excited while just about every other radio-friendly indie rock band that gets rave reviews bore me shitless.

first impression of new album: underwhelmed.

I'm stoked to see them. Even more stoked about the fact that Micachu and the Shapes will be opening for them. I'm curious about who chose them as the openers BUT you better believe that I'll be there. Both are awesome bands. I saw Spoon live a few years ago and they were great live, awesome experience so I can't wait to see them again.

P.S. My favorite song by Spoon is "I Summon You," hands down..I wish they had played it live though when I saw them. This is pretty much the greatest thing ever...
Black Cab Sessions: SPOON "I Summon You"

they were on Tonight with Conan last night.

Saw it, I really like the song they performed.

Absolutely. In fact, the first time I heard a Spoon album, I thought they were British. I was very surprised to learn that they were from the American heartland. That is actually a great comparison.

Which album to get after Kill The Moonlight?

^I personally really like Gimme Fiction, but I'd also recommend A Series Of Sneaks. Get Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga last, it's far different from their other albums (not in a bad way necessarily).

My friend insisted on listening to A Series of Sneaks first and I have been enjoying it so far...