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Spoon — Pink Up
Album: Hot Thoughts
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Released: 2017
Length: 5:44
Plays (last 30 days): 6
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If you leave us for later
Break off from everyday
Spend a week in the moment
Take the train to Marrakesh

Just when you would change your focus
We get our own ideas
Go cut down some things you wouldn't
Hope you don't end up alone

Everything you think are we are
We're come to mesmerize
Everything you fear we are we will be

The time is gonna come
The time is gonna come

We got our own ideas
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Trying to decide which is my favorite Spoon album. Between this, They Want My Soul and their last Lucifer on the Sofa, it's a tough decision. One thing for certain, I love them all!
Posted 4 weeks ago by johnalexford    [ Reply ]
👍
Posted 6 months ago by Shipp    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

After hearing 3 or 4 of the tracks on RP, I'm also thinking about getting it.  What's your overall review after a few all-the-way-through listens?


Must buy IMHO - one of their top 2 albums.
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
I usually like these guys more. This pretty weak. Only a 5
Posted 1 year ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
"what we need right now is an enormous amount of pink....
But in the absence of pink, here's some blues for ya"
.
 Deep Purple - In The Absence Of Pink - Knebworth 85

(no, i wasn't there )
Posted 1 year ago by springof63    [ Reply ]
 blackridge wrote:

Anybody know what they are singing in the vocal track playing backwards?




Paul is dead! 
Posted 1 year ago by romangaslan    [ Reply ]
I liked these guys form the moment I heard them here, and keep liking them more. And now, playing this really loud I like it even better. 
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Anybody know what they are singing in the vocal track playing backwards?
Posted 2 years ago by blackridge    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:

New Spoon = new opportunity for double meanings.

Spoon....  cutlery or sexual position
New Album......Hot Thoughts
Track.....  Pink Up

Really Spoon - how long did it take you to come up with these?

Or is it just me? 


Not just you. Everybody can reflect on the ambiguity. I, for one, remain unoffended by word play.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 wifesboyfriend wrote:

Don't know why I like this, but I do.


Cos it's great, that's why.
Posted 2 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Reminded of a line from The Airplane’s Volunteers:
We are forces of chaos and anarchy Everything you say we are, we are.
And we’re very proud of ourselves 
A flashback, I suppose 
Posted 2 years ago by michael_crf    [ Reply ]
Nothing against Spoon, but I do not ever want to hear this song again.
Posted 2 years ago by Huck    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:

This band is actually IMPROVING with age I think - pretty rare...



They'd have to
Posted 3 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Don't know why I like this, but I do.
Posted 3 years ago by wifesboyfriend    [ Reply ]
genius
Posted 3 years ago by walkerpub    [ Reply ]
That marimba in the background sounds quite a bit like the Skype incoming call ringtone, caught me out
Posted 4 years ago by drawcard    [ Reply ]
 Michael_Dean wrote:
The language played backwards near the end sounds like it may be this verse, "Everything you think are we are".  Anybody know? Anyone hear it? Really cool, can't wait to get into the rest of this album.
 
Definitely hearing the backwards vocal.  Wondering about it being the same phrase.
But I can't be certain.     Anybody know? 
Posted 4 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Do I hear "battery high" in the background, or is my bluetooth speaker freaking out? 

Or am i?
Posted 4 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
 mollusk wrote:
This kinda sounds like Laurie Anderson contributed.
 

It's Sharky's Day...;-)

Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
Posted 4 years ago by tonyinnj    [ Reply ]
This band is actually IMPROVING with age I think - pretty rare...
Posted 5 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Your right ! great Performance !!!!  number7 wrote:
Just watched the KEXP version, WOW!!

Time & place makes all the difference.
 

Posted 5 years ago by rockroll360    [ Reply ]
This has nothing to do with this song but with the comment Bill just made about the Camp Fire and Paradise CA. I am so proud of all of the RP listener that have donated. Just go to the link and see how many have noted that their donations are a result of Radio Paradise. It warms my heart to be a part of this caring family.

{#Clap}
Posted 6 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
What happened to the guy's edgy voice?
Posted 6 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Regarding the volume control, I can't get it to slide but if I left click on the slide bar the cursor jumps to the arrow position.
Posted 6 years ago by Mank_Harvin    [ Reply ]
With the new HTML interface, I can't move the volume control anymore.

Anyone else seeing this too?!
Posted 6 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 ciarataylor wrote:

Maybe use them for a better song.
 
Michael_Dean wrote:

Go cut down some things you wouldn't
Hope you don't end up alone

Everything you think are we are
We're come to mesmerize
Everything you fear we are we will be

The time is gonna come
The time is gonna come
Posted 6 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]
I sure do like Pink Up.  It sounds like Depeche Mode at the beginning.
Posted 6 years ago by timdignam    [ Reply ]
I thought I liked Spoon. Rock band, right?  This drivel is driving me crazy.
Posted 6 years ago by hschlossberg    [ Reply ]
I replaced the tubes in my radio several times trying to get this song to stop skipping...  I like it anyway! 
Posted 6 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 ciarataylor wrote:
Maybe use them for a better song.
 
You must really enjoy listening to music you don't enjoy listening to.
Posted 6 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 Michael_Dean wrote:

We got our own ideas
 
Maybe use them for a better song.
Posted 6 years ago by ciarataylor    [ Reply ]
 membeth wrote:

I considered getting tix, but when I've seen Spoon in the past, they were usually pretty meh.  And their ACL performance in 2007 was surprisingly terrible.  But now I'm sad I didn't go!

 
You saw Spoon and they were meh? Wow. They were fantastic when I saw them in Nashville last week. They're one of the best live bands on the planet.
Posted 6 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
 ciarataylor wrote:
bleh  Not music.  White noise.  What else you got? Next.

 
We got our own ideas
Posted 6 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]
 bhallmark wrote:
Just saw them two nights ago at 9:30 Club. They put on a rockem sockem show, most enjoyable!! The busted this out during the encore, it was awesome.

 
I considered getting tix, but when I've seen Spoon in the past, they were usually pretty meh.  And their ACL performance in 2007 was surprisingly terrible.  But now I'm sad I didn't go!
Posted 6 years ago by membeth    [ Reply ]
Just watched the KEXP version, WOW!!

Time & place makes all the difference.
Posted 6 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]

Posted 6 years ago by asfoura    [ Reply ]
bleh  Not music.  White noise.  What else you got? Next.
Posted 6 years ago by ciarataylor    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Perfect, after Radiohead's Decks Dark! And this is very much in the same vein, as far as riding harmonics — and great harmony — go.

 
CJ, I never made the connection but now you have said it I hear it!
Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
 bhallmark wrote:
Just saw them two nights ago at 9:30 Club. They put on a rockem sockem show, most enjoyable!! The busted this out during the encore, it was awesome.

 
Really ? Where ? 
Posted 6 years ago by Azrica    [ Reply ]
Perfect, after Radiohead's Decks Dark! And this is very much in the same vein, as far as riding harmonics — and great harmony — go.
Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Just saw them two nights ago at 9:30 Club. They put on a rockem sockem show, most enjoyable!! The busted this out during the encore, it was awesome.
Posted 6 years ago by bhallmark    [ Reply ]
The language played backwards near the end sounds like it may be this verse, "Everything you think are we are".  Anybody know? Anyone hear it? Really cool, can't wait to get into the rest of this album.
Posted 6 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]
9x in 30 days = way too much. 
Posted 6 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:

New Spoon = new opportunity for double meanings.

Spoon....  cutlery or sexual position
New Album......Hot Thoughts
Track.....  Pink Up

Really Spoon - how long did it take you to come up with these?

Or is it just me? 

 
It's just you Stephen.
Posted 6 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
 jbuhl wrote:
Just Saw these guys at Red Rocks last night.  Perfect cool temps, big ass round moon floating above the stage and these guys captured the vibe and delivered the goods.  Everybody was pumped. Very cool band at one of the most unique venues on the planet.  Big Fun.  I is now a Spoonage fan!

 
Damn, I'm so jealous!
Posted 7 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
Just Saw these guys at Red Rocks last night.  Perfect cool temps, big ass round moon floating above the stage and these guys captured the vibe and delivered the goods.  Everybody was pumped. Very cool band at one of the most unique venues on the planet.  Big Fun.  I is now a Spoonage fan!
Posted 7 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]

"Mmmm yummmmm yummmm mmmmmm schlurp schlurp oh yes mmmmm nice Prez niiiiicce schlurppschlurp...)
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
This kinda sounds like Laurie Anderson contributed.
Posted 7 years ago by mollusk    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:

New Spoon = new opportunity for double meanings.

Spoon....  cutlery or sexual position
New Album......Hot Thoughts
Track.....  Pink Up

Really Spoon - how long did it take you to come up with these?

Or is it just me? 

 
The music is really cool. Why not just listen?

Edit: In any case, Prince was one of Spoon's inspirations on this album, the "Dirty Mind" album in particular. Hence, the "Hot Thoughts" tune and album title.
Posted 7 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.

 
And sometimes a spoon is just a spoon.
Posted 7 years ago by crackker8385    [ Reply ]
 nickshortie wrote:
I thought it was the 'White Rabbits' playing...

 
VERY very good call...it does! And I REALLY like this track from this excellent album.
Posted 7 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
I thought it was the 'White Rabbits' playing...
Posted 7 years ago by nickshortie    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:

New Spoon = new opportunity for double meanings.

Spoon....  cutlery or sexual position
New Album......Hot Thoughts
Track.....  Pink Up

Really Spoon - how long did it take you to come up with these?

Or is it just me? 

 
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Just saw them live at Forecastle, sounded great! Much better songs on that album, in fact this is one of the worst, Bill needs to get Can I Sit Next to You and I Ain't the One in circulation. First Caress is also good.
Posted 7 years ago by swaeri    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:
New Spoon = not bad! 

 
New Spoon = new opportunity for double meanings.

Spoon....  cutlery or sexual position
New Album......Hot Thoughts
Track.....  Pink Up

Really Spoon - how long did it take you to come up with these?

Or is it just me? 
Posted 7 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
I am really enjoying this new album, but my query is with the production values.  Every track sounds crusty, with distortion everywhere.  It just makes my car system (which is where I enjoy most of my music these days) sound like the speakers are duff.  Nothing clean about it, which spoils my enjoyment.  Clean it up and it would be my new favourite album.
Posted 7 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
This is new music?!?!  Approve!
Posted 7 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
Totally cool!  Just picked up this album yesterday - looking forward to a deeper dive.

 
After hearing 3 or 4 of the tracks on RP, I'm also thinking about getting it.  What's your overall review after a few all-the-way-through listens?
Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Totally cool!  Just picked up this album yesterday - looking forward to a deeper dive.
Posted 7 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 Troutnskibum wrote:
Good song from a TRULY GREAT album.
 
I really like the two songs I've heard so far.  Will be sure to check it out. 
Posted 7 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
New Spoon = not bad! 
Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Good song from a TRULY GREAT album.
Posted 7 years ago by Troutnskibum    [ Reply ]