Silver Spoon

Album: Music For The People (2009)
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Songfacts®:

  • In this anthemic psychedelic album closer, the band attack those in the music industry who have had fame handed to them on a plate. Frontman Tom Clarke explained to The Sun April 17, 2009: "Some people think there's a fast track to fame. But forget X Factor and that route, you don't need a golden ticket, you can do it on your own through hard work."

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