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Kind of Like Spitting

Genre: Alt / Indie, Indie Rock, Sadcore
Origin: U.S.A
Active: 1996 - 2006,2012 - Present
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Biography

Ben Barnett routes his songwriting through the vehicle called Kind of Like Spitting. Four albums appeared from him in 2000 alone—Nothing Makes Sense Without It, Old Moon in the Arms of the New, You Secretly Want Me Dead, and One Hundred Dollar Room—prompting comparisons to Elliott Smith, Mark Eitzel, Billy Bragg, and Robert Pollard. A self-titled 2001 collection gathered re-recorded versions of earlier songs. Additional Barnett material has surfaced on assorted singles, EPs, and various-artist releases. Bridges Worth Burning followed in summer 2002. After the drummer quit during the subsequent tour, Barnett simply carried on with the remaining dates in acoustic form.

Top Songs

  1. Nothing Makes Sense Without ItBirds of a FeatherNothing Makes Sense Without It · 2000Nothing Makes Sense Without It3:31
  2. Nothing Makes Sense Without ItDodge DartNothing Makes Sense Without It · 2000Nothing Makes Sense Without It2:56
  3. Nothing Makes Sense Without ItBlue PeriodNothing Makes Sense Without It · 2000Nothing Makes Sense Without It3:05
  4. Bridges Worth BurningPassionateBridges Worth Burning · 2002Bridges Worth Burning3:53
  5. Nothing Makes Sense Without It1330 Oak 1995Nothing Makes Sense Without It · 2000Nothing Makes Sense Without It2:37
  6. Old Moon In The Arms Of The NewOld Moon Meet NewOld Moon In The Arms Of The New · 2000Old Moon In The Arms Of The New3:48
  7. Nothing Makes Sense Without ItAt Your ConvenienceNothing Makes Sense Without It · 2000Nothing Makes Sense Without It4:30
  8. Learn: The Songs of Phil OchsDraft Dodger RagLearn: The Songs of Phil Ochs · 2005Learn: The Songs of Phil Ochs2:19
  9. Nothing Makes Sense Without ItRobi Point, Stars AboveNothing Makes Sense Without It · 2000Nothing Makes Sense Without It1:37
  10. Nothing Makes Sense Without ItThe Short Story LongNothing Makes Sense Without It · 2000Nothing Makes Sense Without It3:14
  11. Old Moon In The Arms Of The NewDostoyevsky Gets Mugged Outside A Donut Shop In JerseyOld Moon In The Arms Of The New · 2000Old Moon In The Arms Of The New2:12
  12. Bridges Worth BurningCanariesBridges Worth Burning · 2002Bridges Worth Burning2:26
  13. Nothing Makes Sense Without ItA Shaggy Dog Shames its OwnerNothing Makes Sense Without It · 2000Nothing Makes Sense Without It5:53
  14. You Secretly Want Me DeadDo You Need Him Here To Say (Elsa)You Secretly Want Me Dead · 2000You Secretly Want Me Dead2:56
  15. Bridges Worth BurningHe Calls MeBridges Worth Burning · 2002Bridges Worth Burning3:48
  16. Nothing Makes Sense Without ItShuffle, Kick, Hum a TuneNothing Makes Sense Without It · 2000Nothing Makes Sense Without It4:05
  17. Nothing Makes Sense Without ItThe Rest is Up to YouNothing Makes Sense Without It · 2000Nothing Makes Sense Without It2:38
  18. Old Moon In The Arms Of The NewBoy Cries WolfOld Moon In The Arms Of The New · 2000Old Moon In The Arms Of The New2:20
  19. Bridges Worth BurningWe Are Both WritersBridges Worth Burning · 2002Bridges Worth Burning2:51
  20. Bridges Worth BurningBorn BeautifulBridges Worth Burning · 2002Bridges Worth Burning2:19

Albums

Learn 2: The Songs Of The Karl Hendricks Trio

Learn 2: The Songs Of The Karl Hendricks Trio

2025
Learn 2: The Songs Of The Karl Hendricks Trio
Kind of Like Spitting · Album · 2025
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  1. The Scoffer's ReplyKind of Like Spitting3:48
  2. Naked and High On DrugsKind of Like Spitting2:59
  3. You Poor Miserable FoolKind of Like Spitting3:55
  4. Somewhere a Weekend of SinKind of Like Spitting6:23
  5. A Gesture Of KindnessKind of Like Spitting2:38
  6. Pittsburgh's Hottest BabesKind of Like Spitting2:44
  7. Foolish Words of a Woman in LoveKind of Like Spitting3:49
  8. Get Out Your Hankies for This OneKind of Like Spitting2:36
  9. Women and StrangersKind of Like Spitting3:41
  10. How's The Cat?Kind of Like Spitting2:22
It's Always Nice to See You

It's Always Nice to See You

2015
It's Always Nice to See You
Kind of Like Spitting · Album · 2015
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  1. Parasite Song 1Kind of Like Spitting1:33
  2. Bullied by a BeeKind of Like Spitting3:40
  3. Stress CadetKind of Like Spitting2:27
  4. No Planning Is Bad PlanningKind of Like Spitting2:48
  5. Audience of TwoKind of Like Spitting3:26
  6. Parasite Song 2Kind of Like Spitting0:35
  7. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love and UnderstandingKind of Like Spitting3:33
  8. You're SettlingWarren Franklin & the Founding Fathers2:34
  9. How I Felt When I Met YouWarren Franklin & the Founding Fathers2:56
  10. Lonely EnoughWarren Franklin & the Founding Fathers2:51
  11. Rest Your HeadWarren Franklin & the Founding Fathers1:48
  12. Can't Be SubtleWarren Franklin & the Founding Fathers2:13
  13. Understanding PoetryWarren Franklin & the Founding Fathers2:48
Professional Results: 1999 - 2014

Professional Results: 1999 - 2014

2014
Professional Results: 1999 - 2014
Kind of Like Spitting · Album · 2014
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  1. Blues Run the GameKind of Like Spitting3:13
  2. 11th and HawthorneKind of Like Spitting3:04
  3. Tom CourtenayKind of Like Spitting3:48
  4. MarieKind of Like Spitting2:59
  5. Tell Me That It Isn't TrueKind of Like Spitting3:21
  6. Title TrackKind of Like Spitting2:59
  7. Don't Cuss That FiddleKind of Like Spitting2:27
  8. Best Day EverKind of Like Spitting3:32
  9. Dear AbbyKind of Like Spitting3:02
  10. Enjoy the ViewKind of Like Spitting1:44
  11. How's Croatia? (Live)Kind of Like Spitting2:15
  12. St. Swithin's DayKind of Like Spitting2:14
  13. Born Beautiful (Live)Kind of Like Spitting2:10
  14. Scene (Live)Kind of Like Spitting2:23
  15. He Calls Me (Live)Kind of Like Spitting4:08
  16. We Are Both Writers (Live)Kind of Like Spitting2:50
The Thrill Of The Hunt

The Thrill Of The Hunt

2006
The Thrill Of The Hunt
Kind of Like Spitting · Album · 2006
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  1. Thrill Of The HuntKind of Like Spitting2:30
  2. MiddleKind of Like Spitting2:53
  3. HandsKind of Like Spitting2:29
  4. Share The RoadKind of Like Spitting1:17
  5. YouKind of Like Spitting2:17
  6. If The Shoe Fits, Cut The Foot OffKind of Like Spitting3:00
  7. To The WallKind of Like Spitting2:26
  8. Holding PatternsKind of Like Spitting3:35
  9. A Song For YouKind of Like Spitting2:31
  10. The Thing About DistanceKind of Like Spitting1:39
  11. Lay Some Happiness On MeKind of Like Spitting1:44
  12. You Got ServedKind of Like Spitting1:46
  13. ThirteenKind of Like Spitting2:48
In the Red

In the Red

2005
In the Red
Kind of Like Spitting · Album · 2005
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  1. AubergineKind of Like Spitting4:06
  2. We Fell All Over YouKind of Like Spitting4:49
  3. Worker Bee #7438-F87904Kind of Like Spitting3:24
  4. SpinKind of Like Spitting1:35
  5. In The RedKind of Like Spitting2:19
  6. Sheriff OchsKind of Like Spitting2:47
  7. Bubble CongressKind of Like Spitting3:56
  8. All HailKind of Like Spitting2:16
  9. Per Se Wha?!Kind of Like Spitting1:28
  10. Song For Annie's HarmonicaKind of Like Spitting2:02
  11. GrapesKind of Like Spitting4:13
  12. Line and SinkerKind of Like Spitting3:31
  13. FinishingKind of Like Spitting3:25
  14. Passing ThroughKind of Like Spitting3:05
Learn: The Songs of Phil Ochs

Learn: The Songs of Phil Ochs

2005
Learn: The Songs of Phil Ochs
Kind of Like Spitting · Album · 2005
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  1. TiredKind of Like Spitting2:04
  2. You Can't Get Stoned EnoughKind of Like Spitting2:10
  3. Draft Dodger RagKind of Like Spitting2:19
  4. That's What I Want To HearKind of Like Spitting3:05
  5. Outside Of A Small Circle Of FriendsKind of Like Spitting3:08
  6. Where Were You In ChicagoKind of Like Spitting0:43
  7. When I'm GoneKind of Like Spitting3:50
  8. I Ain't Marchin AnymoreKind of Like Spitting2:39
  9. Remember MeKind of Like Spitting2:19
Bridges Worth Burning

Bridges Worth Burning

2002
Bridges Worth Burning
Kind of Like Spitting · Album · 2002
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  1. PassionateKind of Like Spitting3:53
  2. We Are Both WritersKind of Like Spitting2:51
  3. Born BeautifulKind of Like Spitting2:19
  4. He Calls MeKind of Like Spitting3:48
  5. Following DaysKind of Like Spitting1:50
  6. I Want OutKind of Like Spitting5:04
  7. CanariesKind of Like Spitting2:26
  8. Tyco Racing Set And A Christmas Story Fifteen TimesKind of Like Spitting5:15
  9. This Lemonade Is TerribleKind of Like Spitting1:50
  10. Crossover PotentialKind of Like Spitting2:59
  11. ContinentKind of Like Spitting6:56
  12. UntitledKind of Like Spitting0:52
You Secretly Want Me Dead

You Secretly Want Me Dead

2000
You Secretly Want Me Dead
Kind of Like Spitting · Album · 2000
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  1. Who Cares How MuchKind of Like Spitting3:01
  2. Catch The Redeye Out Of Girlfriend LandKind of Like Spitting5:10
  3. Your Favorite ActorKind of Like Spitting2:58
  4. We Got As Far As MinnesotaKind of Like Spitting3:12
  5. Do You Need Him Here To Say (Elsa)Kind of Like Spitting2:56
  6. Happy?Kind of Like Spitting2:26
  7. Maybe We Should Get MarriedKind of Like Spitting2:39
  8. A Thought From The Kitchen FloorKind of Like Spitting4:04
  9. Motor BoatKind of Like Spitting3:36
  10. Please Don't Sweat The AfterlifeKind of Like Spitting1:56
  11. Slow Me DownKind of Like Spitting2:22
  12. Something In The AirKind of Like Spitting2:20
  13. Please Don't Let It End Like ThisKind of Like Spitting2:35
  14. I've Realized That Things Aren't Really Good Or Bad, At Least It's Better To Avoid Looking At It ThaKind of Like Spitting3:01
  15. Staring At Your Toy CollectionKind of Like Spitting4:01
  16. Afraid Of CrushesKind of Like Spitting4:10
One Hundred Dollar Room

One Hundred Dollar Room

2000
One Hundred Dollar Room
Kind of Like Spitting · Album · 2000
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  1. HookKind of Like Spitting0:34
  2. One Bird. One StoneKind of Like Spitting3:44
  3. SceneKind of Like Spitting2:42
  4. HoaxKind of Like Spitting0:34
  5. This Life, So Unlike The LastKind of Like Spitting3:31
  6. 26 Is Too SoonKind of Like Spitting2:59
  7. B-Side PoetryKind of Like Spitting1:00
  8. Yes, You're BustedKind of Like Spitting1:33
  9. Free AdviceKind of Like Spitting2:04
  10. Pick A Town, Find A Box, Live AloneKind of Like Spitting3:25
  11. 11:11Kind of Like Spitting0:35
  12. Sex Ruins EverythingKind of Like Spitting3:37
  13. CaterKind of Like Spitting1:38
  14. Little Time BombKind of Like Spitting2:17
Old Moon In The Arms Of The New

Old Moon In The Arms Of The New

2000
Old Moon In The Arms Of The New
Kind of Like Spitting · Album · 2000
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  1. Old Moon Meet NewKind of Like Spitting3:48
  2. Boy Cries WolfKind of Like Spitting2:20
  3. Two Violins, Which Are Meant To Represent The ForestKind of Like Spitting3:56
  4. Tyco Racing Set And A Christmas Story Fifteen TimesKind of Like Spitting6:01
  5. Dostoyevsky Gets Mugged Outside A Donut Shop In JerseyKind of Like Spitting2:12
  6. On The Subject Of Her New Gold StarKind of Like Spitting1:36
  7. Young Fiction WriterKind of Like Spitting4:06
  8. I Know You Heard Me The First TimeKind of Like Spitting5:24
  9. 43cKind of Like Spitting2:50
Nothing Makes Sense Without It

Nothing Makes Sense Without It

2000
Nothing Makes Sense Without It
Kind of Like Spitting · Album · 2000
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  1. The Short Story LongKind of Like Spitting3:14
  2. Blue PeriodKind of Like Spitting3:05
  3. At Your ConvenienceKind of Like Spitting4:30
  4. Birds of a FeatherKind of Like Spitting3:31
  5. Robi Point, Stars AboveKind of Like Spitting1:37
  6. Out of Harm's Way....FinallyKind of Like Spitting5:39
  7. 1330 Oak 1995Kind of Like Spitting2:37
  8. Dodge DartKind of Like Spitting2:56
  9. Haven't Been to the Ocean SenseKind of Like Spitting3:15
  10. Shuffle, Kick, Hum a TuneKind of Like Spitting4:05
  11. A Shaggy Dog Shames its OwnerKind of Like Spitting5:53
  12. The Rest is Up to YouKind of Like Spitting2:38

Singles & EPs