First off, Britt Daniel's voice is and will always be awesome. With a tight band backing him, it's hard for Spoon not to deliver. That said, Transference is a great album and we can definitely hear hints of the same ol' Spoon, which is a GOOD thing. While many would agree it'd be difficult to top 2007s "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga" (especially with it's countless gems; Cherry Bomb, The Underdog, Don't You Evah, etc.), Transference is truly a contender and a solid listen throughout. I suspect we'll see a lot of positive reviews on this album from the critics as well as the general indie/rock/alternative fan base. Spoon is on my "must see live" list, so I'll have to check out their tour dates and hope they make a stop in the Bean.
As per usual, here are a few choice tracks that I feel represent the album well and that I found myself listening to a number times over. Enjoy!
"The Mystery Zone" - Quintessential Spoon style. Excellent track.
"Written In Reverse" - This track reminds me of "I Turn My Camera On" a favorite off their 2005 "Gimme Fiction" album.
"Got Nuffin" - A quick, driving tempo paired with palm muted fuzz = the feeling like it's going to pop at any second. bravo.
"I Saw The Light"
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