Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
by Spoon
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Jul 10, 2007
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 180 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 162 out of 180
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 180
  3. Negative: 5 out of 180

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  1. zdlitchman
    Jul 31, 2016
    10
    The cohesiveness of the album, its open and intimate aesthetic, and the consistent quality all throughout this album make it a true indie rock classic. While some may say that Spoon's best is "Kill the Moonlight" or "Girls Can Tell", it's really this album that is their finest.
  2. normankant
    Dec 28, 2015
    9
    A great pop rock album, full of ideas, catchy melodies and great arrangements. The production is great, with a nice vintage vibe that is never too invasive.
  3. Paulo_Jorge
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    Spoon's back two years after the lovely Gimme Fiction album with this brilliant Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga masterpiece, consolidating everything that Gimme Fiction could be, with this album they went more experimental, in tracks like The Ghost of You Lingers, Eddie's Ragga, Finer Feelings and even My Japanese Cigarette Case with this Japanese instrumentals hooking up between chorus.

    It's pretty    Spoon's back two years after the lovely Gimme Fiction album with this brilliant Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga masterpiece, consolidating everything that Gimme Fiction could be, with this album they went more experimental, in tracks like The Ghost of You Lingers, Eddie's Ragga, Finer Feelings and even My Japanese Cigarette Case with this Japanese instrumentals hooking up between chorus.

    It's pretty amazing to see that even with their sixth full lengh LP Spoon keeps their sound very solid and mantains a concrete pattern in their sound throughout their carrer. Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga has some very pop/rock catchy tracks like You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb or The Underdog, for me is a perfect balance between going experimental and trying out some weird sounds with guitars and synthesizers, a real masterpiece for Spoon, again, as usual.    … Expand
  4. harrisonjr98
    Aug 16, 2015
    10
    Widely regarded as Spoon's 2nd career peak post-"Kill the Moonlight," Ga5 represented a step forward into more immediately accessible pop-rock for the masses from one of rock's most prolific groups. 9.5/10
  5. Vampire25
    Jan 25, 2012
    8
    Spoon has gone back to its roots with Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga. Britt Daniel seems to be having a lot of fun in this album. It's a perfect blend of indie rock and pop. "You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb" is a great example of that. "Don't You Evah" is a funky song with one of the best bass lines I've ever heard. Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga is a great album that fits well in Spoon's discography. B+
  6. j30
    Aug 15, 2011
    10
    Perfect pop rock album. The day I bought this album I listened to this four times in a row. I was mesmerized by the simplistic, intoxicating songs from beginning ("Don't Make Me a Target") to end ("Black Like Me").
  7. VinnyG
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    This album is gold, don't listen to any haters. They are just Spoon fans who don't like the fact that they are finding commercial success.
  8. TaniaC
    Sep 24, 2008
    9
    I found it really interesting with great overcome lyrics, mixed up with catchy sexy tunes, like in "Finer Feelings", also I have to say " Don´t you evah" stay in my head for days is so joyful in a bizarre way and Britt Daniels voice sounds nice and smooth.
  9. GeorgeC
    May 29, 2008
    9
    I really don't see how anyone can dislike such a terrific album? What is there to not like about these guys? This album is also more developed than past works in terms of instruments and lyrics and overall structure (compare the 2-minute pop bursts to the tunes on here). On some songs they experiment (Ghost of You Lingers), on some they flat out rock (Don't Make Me a Target) and I really don't see how anyone can dislike such a terrific album? What is there to not like about these guys? This album is also more developed than past works in terms of instruments and lyrics and overall structure (compare the 2-minute pop bursts to the tunes on here). On some songs they experiment (Ghost of You Lingers), on some they flat out rock (Don't Make Me a Target) and some even incorporate foreign instruments into the mix (Japanese Cigarette Case). Songs like The Underdog may be a little to poppy for some at the start but just listen to that saxophone and the way everything just comes together by the end of each song. That's what makes each one special and unique and this album such a blast.… Expand
  10. TimJ.
    May 2, 2008
    3
    Pretty boring album. simplicity gone too far. less is more....unless more is better.
  11. Steph
    Apr 27, 2008
    6
    Good, but not as good as other Spoon releases. You got yr Cherry Bomb sounds like an Ella Fitzgerald song or something totally ripped off of equal nature. Do yourself a favor and pick up Gimme Fiction instead.
  12. Max
    Apr 9, 2008
    10
    It's rare I get this obsessed about an album. The detail and production is astounding.
  13. RustyFish
    Feb 28, 2008
    9
    This is my fist Spoon album and I'm very impressed. 'The ghost of you lingers' is really memorable for me. I rated this album on the quality of the music it contains without worrying about it's duration. If a short album is a poor album, why buy it and then whine about it?
  14. Will
    Feb 14, 2008
    10
    Good fun and better than the other Spoon disk I own 'Girls can tell'. Standout track for me is 'Finer Feelings.'
  15. LordPoppycockVonTinselDrawers
    Dec 30, 2007
    6
    I like Spoon, but this album is totally overrated. It could have been an extra disc for the superb Gimme Fiction.
  16. MateuszS.
    Dec 27, 2007
    6
    For me? - good, but this is nothing special.
  17. MarkD.
    Nov 29, 2007
    5
    This album is mediocre at best.
  18. VincentH.
    Nov 6, 2007
    5
    For most bands, this album would probably be considered a masterpiece and be showered with universal acclaim. But compared to Spoon's previous work, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga rates quite low. The thing is that Spoon has released 3 albums (A Series of Sneaks, Kill The Moonlight, Gimme Fiction) that are easily 3 of the most memorable, creative, and brilliant indie rock albums of the past 10 For most bands, this album would probably be considered a masterpiece and be showered with universal acclaim. But compared to Spoon's previous work, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga rates quite low. The thing is that Spoon has released 3 albums (A Series of Sneaks, Kill The Moonlight, Gimme Fiction) that are easily 3 of the most memorable, creative, and brilliant indie rock albums of the past 10 years. Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga ranks slightly below "Girls Can Tell" in my opinion, and actually kind of reminds me of the earlier album, especially in its overall laid-back, groove-pop style which is different than the frenzied 5 hooks-per-minute "Series of Sneaks" or the sonically and melodically transcendent "Kill the Moonlight" or "Gimme Fiction". A lightweight Spoon album, but an excellent and rocking indie rock album if you are unfamiliar with their previous work, but as a hardcore fan, it is difficult to be more objective as I am aware of what this band is capable of. "The Underdog" is their weakest single ever, with the super glossy Jon Brion production being too much for me. "You Got Yr Cherry Bomb" is mildly diverting, but is being overrated as the standout track. "Don't You Evah" is for me the standout by far, with it's louder-than-hell bassline and just a great melody. I don't know exactly what "hooks" people are talking about...in fact, I think this is their least catchiest album since "Telephono".… Expand
  19. JB
    Nov 1, 2007
    4
    Seriously, though I loved the last album, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, is the most boring overrated thing ever. Not only do all of the songs sound exactly alike, but they actually sound like the band traveled back into time to find the most generic post grunge music from 1994 to use as inspiration, basically I've heard this one before. There are many more innovative bands out there that are doing Seriously, though I loved the last album, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, is the most boring overrated thing ever. Not only do all of the songs sound exactly alike, but they actually sound like the band traveled back into time to find the most generic post grunge music from 1994 to use as inspiration, basically I've heard this one before. There are many more innovative bands out there that are doing much more exciting things with their music. I wish people would get over this album and move forward.… Expand
  20. fre
    Oct 19, 2007
    9
    An excellent album, an original band and the most clever rock&roll of the recent years.
  21. DanB.
    Oct 18, 2007
    7
    First time I heard it I thought I was listening to the last album over again. This is a good album, listenable all the way through, but it's not awesome and I'm not sure any tracks are standout. I think it's not as good as Gimme Fiction.
  22. JustinB.
    Sep 21, 2007
    8
    this one is full of some of the catchiest songs of the year.
  23. JeffP.
    Sep 20, 2007
    9
    This album has pushed "Neon Bible" out of my CD player. Daniels influences span the top ten bands of all time. Every song takes on a hookiness usually found on only one or two cuts per album. I'm hearing a lot of The Clash, The Beatles, Prince, Billy Joel. Not to happy about the latter, but he does put a bullet in Billy's head at the end of that song, so it kinda works. I'm This album has pushed "Neon Bible" out of my CD player. Daniels influences span the top ten bands of all time. Every song takes on a hookiness usually found on only one or two cuts per album. I'm hearing a lot of The Clash, The Beatles, Prince, Billy Joel. Not to happy about the latter, but he does put a bullet in Billy's head at the end of that song, so it kinda works. I'm hoping everyone looks inside the CD case as I hear the album being called too short. There is a second disc of cuts left off the disc. "Mean Mad Margarithe" sounds like John Lennon on crack. Pretty cool stuff. Hard to like on the first listening though. Have fun.… Expand
  24. GuyH
    Sep 20, 2007
    6
    Overrated to say the least. When bands are releasing albums as creative and fully realised as say 'Strawberry Jam' or 'Boxer' a 36 minute album of decent poppy tunes just doesn't compare I'm afraid. I do like the dubby influence but more experimentation was required. 'Target', 'Cherry Bomb' and 'Don't You Evah' are just Overrated to say the least. When bands are releasing albums as creative and fully realised as say 'Strawberry Jam' or 'Boxer' a 36 minute album of decent poppy tunes just doesn't compare I'm afraid. I do like the dubby influence but more experimentation was required. 'Target', 'Cherry Bomb' and 'Don't You Evah' are just conventional pop with a few bells and whistles added. 'Ghost' is the standout track by a mile - one of the best songs released this year. 3 more of these on this release and we might have been talking but as it is this is a good listen but far from groundbreaking.… Expand
  25. ChadS
    Sep 11, 2007
    9
    I'd give this album a 10 if it only it were longer. I can't get enough of it. I've got 4 of their full-length albums now, and love them all....Britt Daniel has a great fucking voice, and homeboy knows how to make a head nod and a foot tap.
  26. NeilG.
    Sep 6, 2007
    9
    Look in the dictionary and under "criminally ignored" you'll find Spoon's name.This band has a sound entirely of it's own and how many bands can you say that of ? This is like minimalist techno in a rock/pop guise.Not much seems to be happening but it's entirely riveting and wholly inventive. This is the next installment in a career woefully under-appreciated by a band Look in the dictionary and under "criminally ignored" you'll find Spoon's name.This band has a sound entirely of it's own and how many bands can you say that of ? This is like minimalist techno in a rock/pop guise.Not much seems to be happening but it's entirely riveting and wholly inventive. This is the next installment in a career woefully under-appreciated by a band who really should be sipping champagne cocktails by the swimming pools of their luxury condos whilst the hired help polish their Maseratis. You might have guessed I think they're pretty damn good !!!!!!… Expand
  27. IlyaR
    Aug 17, 2007
    8
    I gotta say, I wasn't much of a Spoon fan and wasn't expecting that much as a result. But this is an outstanding album. The songwriting is exceptional, if occasionally brilliant. The hooks and melodic shifts in songs like "Rhythm And Soul" are very-Spoon specific. It's unclear how many bands can pull it off. And the political commentary is some of the most subtly I gotta say, I wasn't much of a Spoon fan and wasn't expecting that much as a result. But this is an outstanding album. The songwriting is exceptional, if occasionally brilliant. The hooks and melodic shifts in songs like "Rhythm And Soul" are very-Spoon specific. It's unclear how many bands can pull it off. And the political commentary is some of the most subtly sophisticated out there. Overall, fun and innovative album that I haven't been able to stop listening to for a while.… Expand
  28. PaulL
    Aug 12, 2007
    9
    When I first listened to this, I was like eh. On the third listen, the melodies and hooks started creeping up on me. It's definitely a grower. It has been in my rotation for a couple of weeks now and I'm still hooked.
  29. Tim
    Aug 8, 2007
    8
    I was crazy to buy it. I've turned around and sold back three Spoon albums already, so I knew better. I had 'Series of Sneaks', 'Kill the Moonlight' and 'Gimme Fiction', and though they have a knack for songcraft and I've used more than a handful of their tunes on 'mixtapes', the LPs always left me kinda cold... but this one is a keeper. I was crazy to buy it. I've turned around and sold back three Spoon albums already, so I knew better. I had 'Series of Sneaks', 'Kill the Moonlight' and 'Gimme Fiction', and though they have a knack for songcraft and I've used more than a handful of their tunes on 'mixtapes', the LPs always left me kinda cold... but this one is a keeper. Their songwriting has matured to the point it seems easy for them, and though I'm still not a huge fan of Britt Daniels' voice, I'm amazed at how much I like this. Still, you want the best Austin band... go out and get the new Okkervil River!… Expand
  30. BenW
    Aug 7, 2007
    10
    Perfect from cover to cover. And they are still expanding their sound.....
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Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    80
    Each and every hand clap and piano chord on their foot-stomping, flawless new album, now streaming on their label's Website, is obsessively placed.
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  2. NOW Magazine
    60
    It's not the best album of Spoon's career, but it's far from a misstep.
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  3. Billboard
    80
    "Ga Ga" stand out as a fun, if somewhat peculiar, addition to the Spoon catalog.
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