The Agony of Laffitte

by Spoon

The Agony of Laffitte cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 1 November 1999
  • Label: Saddle Creek Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 7:15
  • Community rating: 3.55/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Joshua Zarbo, Jim Eno, Britt Daniel

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A single by Spoon, pairing 'The Agony of Laffitte' with material written in pointed response to their former label situation. Britt Daniel's spare indie rock arrangement carries an unusually direct lyric.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, melodic, lo-fi, atmospheric, guitars

Tracklist

  1. The Agony Of Laffitte (3:28)
  2. Laffitte Don't Fail Me Now (3:47)

Credits

  • Britt Daniel - lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion, written-by
  • Jim Eno - drums, percussion, programming

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