Kill The Moonlight
by Spoon
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Aug 20, 2002
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    With Kill the moonlight, Spoon complete their transformation from ragtag rockers into beat-driven post-punks.

Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best Album of 2002
40
#40 Most Discussed Album of 2002
28
#28 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 111 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 100 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 111
  3. Negative: 7 out of 111
  1. harrisonjr98
    Aug 16, 2015
    10
    Simple. Spacious. Airy. Light. These adjectives were some of many used by fans and critics alike to describe Spoon's 2002 magnum opus "KillSimple. Spacious. Airy. Light. These adjectives were some of many used by fans and critics alike to describe Spoon's 2002 magnum opus "Kill the Moonlight," yet the record proves upon closer examination to be a good bit more than meets the eye. 10/10… Full Review »
  2. Vampire25
    Mar 20, 2011
    10
    A near flaw-less album. Kill The Moonlight has amazing tracks. Each track has it's own significant sound that gets better with each listen.A near flaw-less album. Kill The Moonlight has amazing tracks. Each track has it's own significant sound that gets better with each listen. Britt Daniel has a great voice and it sounds a lot more different than any other Spoon album. The tracks are catchy and some of the synth beats are wonderful. All In All, Kill The Moonlight is an impeccable album. A… Full Review »
  3. j30
    Feb 1, 2012
    9
    One of the best pop rock records of the past decade. This was a huge turning point for Spoon commercially and creatively. Kill The MoonlightOne of the best pop rock records of the past decade. This was a huge turning point for Spoon commercially and creatively. Kill The Moonlight was Spoon's Kid A.… Full Review »
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