Before Lady Gaga, there was Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, Spoon’s 2007 record that catapulted the indie band to near-mainstream territory. Now, Spoon is back, forking over Transference as their latest rocking effort, full of 11 entrées of that signature gritty sound.

On the menu is a homogenous combination of both fully produced songs and original demos. Start off with the appetizer: the aptly titled “Before Destruction,” a relatively calm and easily digestible introduction to the record. Then, enjoy the sprinkled phrases and screeches in the next few tracks of stereotypical Spoon bass and drums that leave no chance of aftertaste, like “The Mystery Zone,” which ends mid-syllab —

But these sharp turns and dirty beats are intentional. The irony of a song like “Is Love Forever” ending abruptly right when it begins to get loud is a testament to Spoon’s undeniable skill in stirring the instrumental, vocal and lyrical content together.

For those who enjoy a variety of eclectic genres and a lead singer whose voice has some range, divert your attention to another artist. But for those who opt for the tomato soup over the vegetable medley, pick up a Spoon-ful and eat up.