So far, this year hasn't treated me kindly when it comes to new albums. Yeah, the new Ted Leo is pretty great, but you know what? I don't feel the need to listen to it too often. Wincing the Night Away had been the most solid offering, hands down. Had been.

Then along comes Spoon, strutting in like a sexy beast, all white boy hips and skinny jeans. Wow, this kicks Gimme Fiction's ass, and that was my favorite album the year it came out. Damn right this is wedding cake, and it's chocolate with raspberry ganache.