Transference |  | Artist: Spoon
Label: Merge Records
Category: Music
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Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 93
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 50365
UPC: 673855036526
EAN: 0673855036526
ASIN: B002VDZIIS
Release Date: January 19, 2010
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| Tracks:
| • | Before Destruction | | • | Is Love Forever? | | • | The Mystery Zone | | • | Who Makes Your Money | | • | Written in Reverse | | • | I Saw the Light | | • | Trouble Comes Running | | • | Goodnight Laura | | • | Out Go the Lights | | • | Got Nuffin | | • | Nobody Gets Me But You |
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Product Description
Transference is the seventh album from Spoon, their fifth on respected imprint Merge Records, and their first made without the help of an outside producer. It follows Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, a U.S. top-10 album which received year-end best of accolades from NPR, PITCHFORK, ROLLING STONE, SPIN, THE ONION, NEW YORK, PASTE, and STEREOGUM, among others. It is released on CD and vinyl.
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 Not bad but doesn't measure up to most previous records March 14, 2010
J. P. Gatzek (Detroit, MI USA)
I'm not sure if it's the songs, production, and/or sequencing but I don't think Transference measures up with Spoon's previous output. I've been a long-time fan of Spoon and have given Transference multiple listens but it's not one that I'll think to put on when I need a good dose of their music. Still, there are some tracks that I really enjoy including "The Mystery Zone", "I Saw The Light", "Out Go The Lights", and "Got Nuffin".
 Spoon just keeps getting better and better March 9, 2010
Alan (Los Angeles, CA)
Although new to Spoon (I first got into them on their last album - the excellent "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga"), I've now had time to go back to the beginning and listen to their entire catalogue. First of all, I can't believe they aren't more popular or well known after 14 years (most of my friends' initial response was "Spoon? Never heard of them."). Second of all, they may be the only band who has remained together for this long and consistently gotten better and better. Some (or many?) may disagree, but I think "Transference" is their finest hour yet. If like me you only recently discovered Spoon (or are still oblivious to their existence), I urge you to give 2007's "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga" (their most 'radio-friendly' CD to date) a shot and then listen to "Transference." And be patient. While "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga" is Spoon's more immediately 'accessible' release, after coming back it for the third time I find "Transference" to be Spoon at their best.
Can these guys make a bad album? March 7, 2010
Mark Wiatrowski (Williamsburg, VA)
No! Spoon can't make a bad album! Proof is on "Transference." Ever since 2002's "Kill the Moonlight," Spoon has been making great music. "The Underdog," "Don't You Evah," that song from the O.C., etc. Spoon are just another reason why s****y singers like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber are taking the spotlight away from real artists like Spoon. The best songs ont his album are 'The Mystery Zone," "Written in Reverse" and "Got Nuffin'." Spoon really show off their talent on this CD. Buy it immediately and stop supporting dumbs***s like Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus and listen to some real music.
Another Classic Spoon March 6, 2010
C. Vann (Colorado)
In my opinion Spoon has another masterpiece with this album. I've loved this band for years ever since they were just making EP's and to be honest I felt that their last album was a little to pop for me. I prefer the edgier more raw sound of this album which harkens to other earleir Spoon offerings. You can hear so many influences in this selection from the Beatles Sgt. Peppers to Iggy Pop/Bowie and even some Daniel Johnston style organ. These guys are never content to sit still and rehash the same art they produced in the past and you have to respect that. Like it or not these guys will always be evolving and thank goodness for that. Rock on Spoon.
 Not everyone can produce themselves... February 14, 2010
oblio (Odessa, Missouri United States)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
...and Spoon falls into that category. After hearing a couple of rave reviews on NPR, I thought I'd give "Transference" a spin, but it's quite a disappointment. Most of the songs go from point A to point A, taking minimalism to its most boring extremes. There are precious few hooks in the songs, and those tend to be driven into the ground by repetition.
The sound of the recording is also a problem. It's my understanding that a lot of these tracks are based on band demo recordings, and are intended to have a rougher feel. Unfortunately, these songs don't have a punkish immediacy, but just a sense they were tossed off hastily, and never completely finished. The production sounds cheap, not raw.
Finally, the songwriting is good but not great, which is highlighted by the fact that there's not much going on, musically or sonically. Demos by pop masters like Lennon and McCartney are vibrant because the the underlying songs are so darn good. The tunes on "Transference" are good, but not good enough to make up for the shortcomings of the recordings.
Next time, let's hope the band seeks out an outside producer...
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