Spoon – “Got Nuffin”
We recently featured Spoon on our New Music Tuesday with their new album Transference, but what we didn’t feature was this rousing track that’s getting heavy radio play on the alternative circuit. Lucky for me (and you) I’m in an alternative mood, so it works out. Plus, you’ve got nuffin to lose…
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Hot Hot Heat – “Talk To Me, Dance With Me”
This song spicy. A little rock, a little salsa, a little hot sauce and a little south of the border (even though these guys are originally from north of the border in British Columbia.) Who would have thought Canadians could rock out this much? Sorry Canadians.
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Dirty Projectors – “Stillness Is the Move”
With a sweet name like Dirty Projectors, how could you go wrong? With electronic drum beats and instrumental melodies that are far from the norm, these guys definitely bring something new to the table. The band consists of a multitude of sounds and vocals that all intertwine in perfect sync like N’Sync. Ok, maybe not like N’Sync, but that’s the first thing that came to mind. But seriously, they aren’t like N’Sync. Seriously.
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In a world that is complicated I find myself drawn to simple things. For instance, when a father gets wacked in the berries by his young son swinging a wiffle bat, well, that just makes me giggle. And when a band puts together honest and simple music, I love it. It is a cherry on top when the band is named something simple and easy to remember. Thank you Spoon for giving me the simple pleasures in life. Thank you.
Spoon has been cranking out brilliant indie rock since the mid 90′s. Frontman Britt Daniel along with Jim Eno, Eric Harvey and Rob Pope are back at it again with their new album, Transference. The guys appear to stick to the mantra of K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid). Their music consists of basic beats, a rockin’ piano and strumming guitars. That simple approach paired with Britt Daniel’s powerful vocals has established Spoon as an “it” band. The past few years have brought a great deal of commercial success and more fans are discovering the simple pleasures of their music.
Transference is the band’s first self-produced album. The collection stays true to what these guys have historically done so well. Tracks like “The Mystery Zone”, “Written in Reverse”, “Got Nuffin” and “Goodnight Laura” are my personal favorites. But honestly, you can toss on the album and let it ride out because all of the tracks are enjoyable. Once you have finished playing Transference, I would recommend you give their 2007 release, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, a play. I think you will agree that Spoon’s music is simply…Mmm Mmm good.
Take a listen to their single “Written in Reverse”
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