Telephono / Soft Effects EP

Spoon

Telephono / Soft Effects EP

RELEASED: July 25, 2006
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
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
Telephono / Soft Effects EP is a compilation album by Spoon that showcases the band's early sound, characterized by lo-fi production, sharp guitar riffs, and introspective lyrics. Released in 1995, the album combines tracks from their debut full-length, 'Telephono,' with the 'Soft Effects' EP, highlighting the band’s evolution from raw, energetic rock to more refined songwriting. The album is often praised for its catchy melodies and inventive arrangements, which laid the groundwork for Spoon's future successes and helped them gain a dedicated following.