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Spoon — “The Underdog”

60 Songs That Explain the '90s by The Ringer

Aug 26, 202696:16Music

Today, Rob explains how even after five successful studio albums, Spoon still felt vengeful enough to write the most triumphant song about being the underdog. He reflects on how Spoon's major label dropped the Austin roc...

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