Spoon "Transference"

Fair disclosure: I saw Britt Daniel & Co. live last year and was not impressed. But their studio stuff is always so good. Their style of art rock just doesn't cut it (for me) in concert, but it's what draws me to their records. I loved Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga but their follow up finds less production and less orchestration. Yet all the experimentation is still there and they keep you guessing throughout.

Must hear: Written in Reverse

(Release Date: 1/19/10)