Telephono
Telephono is the debut studio album by the indie rock band Spoon. It was released on April 23, 1996, by Matador, then re-released in a two-disc package with the Soft Effects EP in 2006 by Merge Records.
| Telephono | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 23, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | Spring 1995 | |||
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| Length | 34:59 | |||
| Label | Matador | |||
| Producer | John Croslin | |||
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"Idiot Driver" had previously appeared in an "alternate mix" form on the Peek-A-Boo Records November 1995 compilation album Bicycle Rodeo.
Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.5/10[2] |
| Rolling Stone | |
The album was produced by John Croslin, who had been one of the leaders of Austin's The Reivers, recording in Croslin's garage studio on a budget of $3,000.[4] It drew mainly positive critical attention, and in particular many comparisons to the Pixies.[5][6][7] The album sold only a few thousand copies, however.[4]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Britt Daniel except where noted.
| No. | Title | 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" (Daniel, Andy Maguire) | 2:32 |
| 7. | "Dismember" | 1:45 |
| 8. | "Idiot Driver" | 1:39 |
| 9. | "Towner" (aMiniature) | 3:05 |
| 10. | "Wanted to Be Your" | 1:52 |
| 11. | "Theme to Wendel Stivers" | 1:58 |
| 12. | "Primary" | 1:10 |
| 13. | "The Government Darling" | 2:23 |
| 14. | "Plastic Mylar" | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 34:59 | |
Personnel
- Britt Daniel - guitar, vocals
- Andy Maguire - bass, backing vocals
- Jim Eno - drums
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Top Independent Albums | 35 |
References
- Telephono at AllMusic
- Pitchfork review
- Rolling Stone review
- Raoul Hernandez, "Drake Tungsten and His Boy Skellington", Austin Chronicle, January 22, 1999.
- Brad Jones, "Spoon Tunes", Westword, April 25, 1996.
- Perry Gettelman, "The Word Has Gotten Around About Spoon", Orlando Sentinel, June 7, 1996.
- Shannon Zimmerman, "Lone Stars", Washington City Paper, February 16, 2001.
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