Released 30 years ago
Telephono
Spoon · 1996
35 min · 14 tracks · indie rock
A raw and energetic blend of lo-fi indie rock that captures the band's early experimental spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of energetic fun
- raw sound for adventurous listeners
- for quick drives
- in-order listening for cohesion
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of polished production
- prefer long, drawn-out tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Telephono' is Spoon's debut album, emerging from the burgeoning indie rock scene of the mid-90s. At this point, the band was establishing its identity following the formation in 1993, showcasing their distinct sound amidst a wave of alternative music popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The National· Wilco· Interpol
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Buy the Realistic 3:54
- 2 Not Turning Off 3:08
- 3 All the Negatives Have Been Destroyed 2:37
- 4 Cvantez 2:45
- 5 Nefarious 2:47
- 6 Claws Tracking 2:32
- 7 Dismember 1:45
- 8 Idiot Driver 1:37
- 9 Towner 3:05
- 10 Wanted to Be Your 1:52
- 11 Theme to Wendel Stivers 1:59
- 12 Primary 1:25
- 13 The Government Darling 2:23
- 14 Plastic Mylar 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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