Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
by Spoon
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Jul 10, 2007
Metascore
84

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. BBC collective
    60
    Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga sees Britt Daniels channelling his persecution complex into more piano-driven 60s pop songs, screaming "Don't make me a target!" at the heavens as his girlfriend walks out. His band prove surprisingly versatile.
  2. Blender
    60
    Despite Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga's adventurousness, it's highest points end up being the most conventional. [August 2007, p.112]
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  3. NOW Magazine
    60
    It's not the best album of Spoon's career, but it's far from a misstep.
  5. Paste Magazine
    60
    While any given song on the album contains a memorable melodic passage or a compelling idea, some of them are more mixed in their results.
  6. The Guardian
    60
    The album has an energy both attractive and intimidating.

Awards & Rankings

20
#20 Best Album of 2007
39
#39 Most Discussed Album of 2007
46
#46 Most Shared Album of 2007

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 180 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 162 out of 180
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 180
  3. Negative: 5 out of 180
  1. 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, intoxicatingPerfect 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").… Full Review »
  2. 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 rockThe 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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 neverA 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.… Full Review »
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