Spoon — The Mystery Zone
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Picture yourself
Set up for good in a whole other life
In the mystery zone
Make us a house
Some far away town
Where nobody will know us well
Where your dad's not around
And all the trouble you look for all your life
You will find it for sure
In the mystery zone
Times that we met
Before we met
Times that we met
We'll go there
To the mystery zone
Ah the mystery zone
There goes the rider
At gates of dawn
He takes no prisoners at all
He'll be there on his own
What gets him gone
Off down that road
Is something he don't understand
Ooh! The mystery zone
Maybe all he wants
Maybe all he needs
Is to know that the sun don't set
On the mystery zone
How come it feels so familiar
When you never been there?
How come it seems so unreachable
You never tried to find
Never tired to find the mystery zone
Mystery zone, oooh!
All of the people
You used to run into but never do now
They took off for the mystery zone
And when you know love
When you find it for real
It contains the emotion sense of
Everyone ready
Your cover was blown
You weren't there but you were
Ooh in the mystery zone
You weren't there but you were
You weren't there but you were
Openin' windows
Doors never close it's the fresh air fiend
It's the information troll
We'll pack a bag
Sendin' it off just some things that never fit right
To the m...
And we'll send it ahead as a test so we'll know
Call it up when it gets there
"What's it like in the mystery zone?"
The times that we met
Before we met
We'll go back there
Oh, times that we met
We'll go back
We'll go back there
The mystery zone
To the mystery zone
The mystery zone
Oh the mys-
Set up for good in a whole other life
In the mystery zone
Make us a house
Some far away town
Where nobody will know us well
Where your dad's not around
And all the trouble you look for all your life
You will find it for sure
In the mystery zone
Times that we met
Before we met
Times that we met
We'll go there
To the mystery zone
Ah the mystery zone
There goes the rider
At gates of dawn
He takes no prisoners at all
He'll be there on his own
What gets him gone
Off down that road
Is something he don't understand
Ooh! The mystery zone
Maybe all he wants
Maybe all he needs
Is to know that the sun don't set
On the mystery zone
How come it feels so familiar
When you never been there?
How come it seems so unreachable
You never tried to find
Never tired to find the mystery zone
Mystery zone, oooh!
All of the people
You used to run into but never do now
They took off for the mystery zone
And when you know love
When you find it for real
It contains the emotion sense of
Everyone ready
Your cover was blown
You weren't there but you were
Ooh in the mystery zone
You weren't there but you were
You weren't there but you were
Openin' windows
Doors never close it's the fresh air fiend
It's the information troll
We'll pack a bag
Sendin' it off just some things that never fit right
To the m...
And we'll send it ahead as a test so we'll know
Call it up when it gets there
"What's it like in the mystery zone?"
The times that we met
Before we met
We'll go back there
Oh, times that we met
We'll go back
We'll go back there
The mystery zone
To the mystery zone
The mystery zone
Oh the mys-
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Am I the only one who thinks of Ozzie Smith on the Simpsons when I hear this song? Probably.
What an amazing group; glad they are getting more well-known these days -- they deserve to be! I also love seeing that album artwork every time...like a young Jason Schwartzman in a wacky existential comedy movie. Some Family Values being transferred here, Albert? ... Not ALL co-incidences are meaningful!
I love the quirky songs that Britt writes and sings. I have been a huge fan of Spoon since 2002 when a DJ friend of mine at a NPR WNC station made me a mixed CD from his ARC Overnight show he did. Kill the Moonlight had just come out and he had The Way We Get By and All the Pretty Girls in the City on the cd. I was hooked. I love everything they do. I am surprised they are not bigger. Another great band from Austin, Tx. 
jbuhl wrote:
I saw them co-headling with the Shins at the Greek in Berkeley. Good.
Nay, great!
Saw them and Red Rocks. Good.
I saw them co-headling with the Shins at the Greek in Berkeley. Good.
Nay, great!
every time i'm not looking at the stream and a song comes on and i immediately like it, more often than not the artist is spoon.
ThE mYsTeRy ZoNe
Saw them and Red Rocks. Good.
tm wrote:
And also about serendipity and the unexplainable "coincidences," we experience in life.
The mystery zone is one of the most insightful songs about times where all artists and creators find inspiration…
And also about serendipity and the unexplainable "coincidences," we experience in life.
valeriogonzalez wrote:
Me Toooooooo!!!!
I FUCKING LOVE SPOOOOON!!!!
Me Toooooooo!!!!
SPOOOOOOON! Fell in love with them a few years ago - playing an album over and over. Then falling in love with every other album one by one. Each one is different but totally awesome. Sometimes I wonder how they did not get more recognition over the years.
would like Spoon more if his voice was less 'screech'
The mystery zone is one of the most insightful songs about times where all artists and creators find inspiration…
I generally agree and love RP. Thank you BillG!! But I give ones and twos to Rush and Bob Seeger regularly,,,,
AhhtheMusic wrote:
I have an old friend to thank for turning me on to RP. She keeps it on as background in her yarn shop. It's now my go-to as I work at my computer, pre-pandemic onward. Good company as I sit alone in my house or clean house(!). Thanks Bill and Rebecca for keeping me sane!
I have finally come to the realization that just about everything I hear on RP is going to be 7 or above. It is VERY rare that I go below that. And that is a good thing, right? Cuz if I were putting a substantial number of tunes in the low zone, I wouldn't even be here, or feel the need to rate anything, because I wouldn't be listening. But, I give 7's and above because this is an amazing, magical station. What a great sign that I have good luck because I stumbled upon RP. The universe is good and more importantly: Bill and Rebecca, you have saved my sanity in more ways than I can possibly count. What a good thing you are doing for this world. :) Much love to you both!
I have an old friend to thank for turning me on to RP. She keeps it on as background in her yarn shop. It's now my go-to as I work at my computer, pre-pandemic onward. Good company as I sit alone in my house or clean house(!). Thanks Bill and Rebecca for keeping me sane!
AhhtheMusic wrote:
There's a LOT of good stuff here, and I've been introduced to a handful of artists that I'd possibly never have heard (Spoon being one of them). But if I never heard Tracy Chapman, Leonard Cohen, Suzanne Vega, U2, Pearl Jam or Norah Jones again I wouldn't mind in the least.
I have finally come to the realization that just about everything I hear on RP is going to be 7 or above. It is VERY rare that I go below that. And that is a good thing, right? Cuz if I were putting a substantial number of tunes in the low zone, I wouldn't even be here, or feel the need to rate anything, because I wouldn't be listening. But, I give 7's and above because this is an amazing, magical station. What a great sign that I have good luck because I stumbled upon RP. The universe is good and more importantly: Bill and Rebecca, you have saved my sanity in more ways than I can possibly count. What a good thing you are doing for this world. :) Much love to you both!
There's a LOT of good stuff here, and I've been introduced to a handful of artists that I'd possibly never have heard (Spoon being one of them). But if I never heard Tracy Chapman, Leonard Cohen, Suzanne Vega, U2, Pearl Jam or Norah Jones again I wouldn't mind in the least.
AhhtheMusic wrote:
Especially in these insecure Covid times it's so good to have a good friend like RadioParadise on my side. I really love your music mix. I think it's even better on average than my own music collection (of which i am kind of proud). The latter lacks for example Spoon.Thanks so much Bill & Rebecca!
With love from the Netherlands.
I have finally come to the realization that just about everything I hear on RP is going to be 7 or above. It is VERY rare that I go below that. And that is a good thing, right? Cuz if I were putting a substantial number of tunes in the low zone, I wouldn't even be here, or feel the need to rate anything, because I wouldn't be listening. But, I give 7's and above because this is an amazing, magical station. What a great sign that I have good luck because I stumbled upon RP. The universe is good and more importantly: Bill and Rebecca, you have saved my sanity in more ways than I can possibly count. What a good thing you are doing for this world. :) Much love to you both!
Especially in these insecure Covid times it's so good to have a good friend like RadioParadise on my side. I really love your music mix. I think it's even better on average than my own music collection (of which i am kind of proud). The latter lacks for example Spoon.Thanks so much Bill & Rebecca!
With love from the Netherlands.
AhhtheMusic wrote:
You're obviously out of the room when the Cowboy Junkies come on. That's what I reserve my sub-7s for. And any Robert Plant song with the word "fire" in it. Gotta have some vices...
I have finally come to the realization that just about everything I hear on RP is going to be 7 or above. It is VERY rare that I go below that. And that is a good thing, right?
You're obviously out of the room when the Cowboy Junkies come on. That's what I reserve my sub-7s for. And any Robert Plant song with the word "fire" in it. Gotta have some vices...
fredriley wrote:
Cuddled up with a golf club and did heroin.
Has anything amusing ever happened to you in relation to a spoon?
Cuddled up with a golf club and did heroin.
Really nice song, 9/10 
Chef d'oeuvre avec ce retour guitare envoûtant 
Merci à RP de m'avoir fait connaître ce groupe SPOON que je connaissais pas il y a encore 2-3 ans
Merci à RP de m'avoir fait connaître ce groupe SPOON que je connaissais pas il y a encore 2-3 ansEggleston photo! https://proxymusic.club/2018/1...
This is harder rock? You’re kidding, right?
AhhtheMusic wrote:
There are a few I rate below 7, but most of the time not far enough to actually bother rating, But, yeah, there is a reason I been listening for how ever long (looking back I joined on 12/25/2001, but I know I listened longer before joining up).
I have finally come to the realization that just about everything I hear on RP is going to be 7 or above. It is VERY rare that I go below that. And that is a good thing, right? Cuz if I were putting a substantial number of tunes in the low zone, I wouldn't even be here, or feel the need to rate anything, because I wouldn't be listening. But, I give 7's and above because this is an amazing, magical station. What a great sign that I have good luck because I stumbled upon RP. The universe is good and more importantly: Bill and Rebecca, you have saved my sanity in more ways than I can possibly count. What a good thing you are doing for this world. :) Much love to you both!
There are a few I rate below 7, but most of the time not far enough to actually bother rating, But, yeah, there is a reason I been listening for how ever long (looking back I joined on 12/25/2001, but I know I listened longer before joining up).
Very brave ending.
AhhtheMusic wrote:
I'll echo the love for BnR, in fact I'd love to see a documentary made about Radio Paradise *and William& Co..*
I will say that I utilize the entire rating zone, from 1-10, and try to keep the bell curve centered at the 7 range. I usually rate new-to-my-ears tracks at a 6 unless it really grabs me, it's a mental note that "this track is in the 'Mystery Zone' - this one's an 8...Long Live RP and our continued blessing at this musical oasis!!
I have finally come to the realization that just about everything I hear on RP is going to be 7 or above. It is VERY rare that I go below that. And that is a good thing, right? Cuz if I were putting a substantial number of tunes in the low zone, I wouldn't even be here, or feel the need to rate anything, because I wouldn't be listening. But, I give 7's and above because this is an amazing, magical station. What a great sign that I have good luck because I stumbled upon RP. The universe is good and more importantly: Bill and Rebecca, you have saved my sanity in more ways than I can possibly count. What a good thing you are doing for this world. :) Much love to you both!
I'll echo the love for BnR, in fact I'd love to see a documentary made about Radio Paradise *and William& Co..*
I will say that I utilize the entire rating zone, from 1-10, and try to keep the bell curve centered at the 7 range. I usually rate new-to-my-ears tracks at a 6 unless it really grabs me, it's a mental note that "this track is in the 'Mystery Zone' - this one's an 8...Long Live RP and our continued blessing at this musical oasis!!
Haters? * shrug * Hey, it's teh intarwebz! Just bumped this song from 7 to 8, and clicked through to buy the CD on Amazon.
I have finally come to the realization that just about everything I hear on RP is going to be 7 or above. It is VERY rare that I go below that. And that is a good thing, right? Cuz if I were putting a substantial number of tunes in the low zone, I wouldn't even be here, or feel the need to rate anything, because I wouldn't be listening. But, I give 7's and above because this is an amazing, magical station. What a great sign that I have good luck because I stumbled upon RP. The universe is good and more importantly: Bill and Rebecca, you have saved my sanity in more ways than I can possibly count. What a good thing you are doing for this world. :) Much love to you both!
Great band who deserve better recognition over this side of the pond. No-one I know has ever heard of them. Till I point them to RP, that is.
fredriley wrote:
I get it.
Has anything amusing ever happened to you in relation to a spoon?
I get it.
Reference to the Beatles. Is that too obvious to say?
Cars-ish. Maybe not the voice, but melodically, Cars-ish.
Love Jam & Spoon - longshot that we'll hear it on RP, but nice to be reminded of them in these comments.
rgabriel wrote:
...ever heard about "Jam & Spoon"?
Perfect, coming after Wilco! The way they do what they do does have similarities, and when they want to be CATCHY, THEY ARE...
...ever heard about "Jam & Spoon"?
WonderLizard wrote:
Had one once. Dish ran away with it.
Had one once. Dish ran away with it.
A regular ear worm, I like a bit of rough! 8
I love their amazing talents! I love how he bends and stretches his voice — and the killer timing of it —
Billy Joel-Julliard=Spoon
aspicer wrote:
I do think so aswell, "rainy taxi" is one of my favourite songs on it, quite a "soulful" album
Must say the new album is perhaps their best overall work.
I do think so aswell, "rainy taxi" is one of my favourite songs on it, quite a "soulful" album
Must say the new album is perhaps their best overall work.
...wonderful song, of a real wonderful band from Texas. Not really known in germany 
... a very unique band with a unique sound! Thanks for playing it! 
... a very unique band with a unique sound! Thanks for playing it! sbegf wrote:
...and this song has an abrupt, unexpected ending...well unexpected until you have heard it once..ha.
Ah, Bill faded it out this time. I kind of miss the normal ending, but I'd imagine said ending makes it mighty hard to stick the song in the middle of a set.
...and this song has an abrupt, unexpected ending...well unexpected until you have heard it once..ha.
Ah, Bill faded it out this time. I kind of miss the normal ending, but I'd imagine said ending makes it mighty hard to stick the song in the middle of a set.
Can't understand the hate fest for this song/group. Heard it early this morning, and then downloaded the rest of the album, along with another. They are innovative, creative, original. I'll give it a ten to offset you haters. Thank you very much.
fredriley wrote:
Well, do you mean a spoon that you eat with, or a spoon that you do when you're 'courtin'?
Has anything amusing ever happened to you in relation to a spoon?
Well, do you mean a spoon that you eat with, or a spoon that you do when you're 'courtin'?
Please make it stop. lol I don't dig this tune at all! I won't turn radio off for I know something better is coming.
fredriley wrote:
Had one once. Dish ran away with it.
Has anything amusing ever happened to you in relation to a spoon?
Had one once. Dish ran away with it.
fredriley wrote:
Can't think of anything. You? (I'm a little afraid to ask.)
Has anything amusing ever happened to you in relation to a spoon?
Can't think of anything. You? (I'm a little afraid to ask.)
takuma wrote:
Took me active listening of two albums - started with this one actually.....rest is history!
Drags on and on. Maybe Spoon is an acquired taste, but how long does it have to take?
Took me active listening of two albums - started with this one actually.....rest is history!
Such a great band and awesome tune! God have they grown on me - went from one album to all of them but one!
AliGator wrote:
...and this song has an abrupt, unexpected ending...well unexpected until you have heard it once..ha.
That was an abrupt, but welcome, segue from Wilco.
Fuck yeah, Spoon!
Fuck yeah, Spoon!
...and this song has an abrupt, unexpected ending...well unexpected until you have heard it once..ha.
I FUCKING LOVE SPOOOOON!!!!
peter_james_bond wrote:
Of course I remember the Spoons! Cool new wave Canadian band. In fact I have Nova Heart and Arias and Symphonies on my Mp3 player. 
I wish Air or Zero 7 would do an instrumental version of Nova Heart.
Oooh, yeah, I can hear it already!
Of course I remember the Spoons! Cool new wave Canadian band. In fact I have Nova Heart and Arias and Symphonies on my Mp3 player. I wish Air or Zero 7 would do an instrumental version of Nova Heart.Oooh, yeah, I can hear it already!
Has anything amusing ever happened to you in relation to a spoon?
That was an abrupt, but welcome, segue from Wilco.
Fuck yeah, Spoon!
Fuck yeah, Spoon!
yodasan_magoo wrote:
Joe.
This and the last 3 songs really bite. Whose in charge of mission control around here?
Joe.
Drags on and on. Maybe Spoon is an acquired taste, but how long does it have to take?
This song just ended a very rare streak of 15 straight songs with a rating of 7.0 or higher... from Delerium's "Silence" through Wilco's "Can't Stand It". WAY TO GO SPOON!
this song is .
Xstar wrote:
Magical Mystery Zone?
Everyone's trying to be a Beatle. That's not a bad thing really.
Magical Mystery Zone?
contractor07 wrote:
Me too. And it is even better when the sound is loud
I friggin love this tune, Thanks RP
Me too. And it is even better when the sound is loud
yodasan_magoo wrote:
This and the last 3 songs really bite. Whose in charge of mission control around here?
That would be you. thecreamygoodness.com, Radioio.com, thousands of others. Choice, it's a wonderful thing!I friggin love this tune, Thanks RP
sirdroseph wrote:These guys are just good ol rock and roll fun at its best!
Is this song STILL on? Please make it STOP! 
Back again in the mystery zone! 
Everyone's trying to be a Beatle. That's not a bad thing really.
Their musicology was not fed with a SPOON,
but rather a fork...
Sooooo boring!!!
but rather a fork...
Sooooo boring!!!
This and the last 3 songs really bite. Whose in charge of mission control around here?
donya wrote:
I heard it dozens of times. The vocals of this song just aren't resonating with that odd little bit of me that loves every other Spoon tune they've ever crooned.
Try Again.....
ziggytrix wrote:
ziggytrix wrote:
love Spoon, love this groove...
but NOT feeling these lyrics.
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but NOT feeling these lyrics.
6
I heard it dozens of times. The vocals of this song just aren't resonating with that odd little bit of me that loves every other Spoon tune they've ever crooned.
This is one of my very favoritest songs in the entire universe.
That's a funky and LCD Soundsystem-like beat they got going on...FORKing good infact
Spoon by *BordomBeThyName
Matt ©2008-2010 *BordomBeThyName
Spoon at San Diego Street Scene 2008.
I only caught the end of their set, but I saw them 2007, and what I saw of 2008 did not disappoint. Sorry for the low quality picture, my camera wasn't agreeing with me.
Albert1967 wrote:
Must be the most simple bassline I've ever heard.
Yeah, but he keeps perfect time—what it's about, yes? Listen to Adam Clayton some time—same thing.
Must be the most simple bassline I've ever heard.
Yeah, but he keeps perfect time—what it's about, yes? Listen to Adam Clayton some time—same thing.
G_Raffa wrote:
Of course I remember the Spoons! Cool new wave Canadian band. In fact I have Nova Heart and Arias and Symphonies on my Mp3 player. I wish Air or Zero 7 would do an instrumental version of Nova Heart.
A couple of years ago a friend gave me "Girls Can Tell" and after a listen or two I thought "meh." But after hearing this song on a regular basis on RP (which I have on nearly every day) I went back and gave "Girls" another listen. And this and the "Transference" albums were the first ones I pumped into my new iPod last week. Thanks RP!
...and then I remember my high school prom in Nova Scotia in 1981, where a band called "The Spoons" from Toronto ("Romantic Traffic"? Anyone else remember them?) were supposed to play, but they bailed in the last minute and we were stuck with someone's cousin and his buddies....
...and then I remember my high school prom in Nova Scotia in 1981, where a band called "The Spoons" from Toronto ("Romantic Traffic"? Anyone else remember them?) were supposed to play, but they bailed in the last minute and we were stuck with someone's cousin and his buddies....
Of course I remember the Spoons! Cool new wave Canadian band. In fact I have Nova Heart and Arias and Symphonies on my Mp3 player. I wish Air or Zero 7 would do an instrumental version of Nova Heart. ziggytrix wrote:
Must be the most simple bassline I've ever heard.
love Spoon, love this groove...
Must be the most simple bassline I've ever heard.
Really enjoying this CD
These guys are just good ol rock and roll fun at its best!
Has anything amusing ever happened to you in connection with spoons? Cont. p94...
A couple of years ago a friend gave me "Girls Can Tell" and after a listen or two I thought "meh." But after hearing this song on a regular basis on RP (which I have on nearly every day) I went back and gave "Girls" another listen. And this and the "Transference" albums were the first ones I pumped into my new iPod last week. Thanks RP!
...and then I remember my high school prom in Nova Scotia in 1981, where a band called "The Spoons" from Toronto ("Romantic Traffic"? Anyone else remember them?) were supposed to play, but they bailed in the last minute and we were stuck with someone's cousin and his buddies....
...and then I remember my high school prom in Nova Scotia in 1981, where a band called "The Spoons" from Toronto ("Romantic Traffic"? Anyone else remember them?) were supposed to play, but they bailed in the last minute and we were stuck with someone's cousin and his buddies....
Britt, text me! LOL 
Try Again.....
ziggytrix wrote:
ziggytrix wrote:
love Spoon, love this groove...
but NOT feeling these lyrics.
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but NOT feeling these lyrics.
6
love Spoon, love this groove...
but NOT feeling these lyrics.
6
but NOT feeling these lyrics.
6
sirdroseph wrote:
Spoon = Kool!
agreed! this is the first time I listen to this song and i am already willing to try the rest of the CD...Spoon = Kool!
horstman wrote:
Agreed! They don't release the same album over and over, they change it up, but they still manage to keep their signature sound. This recording is a bit stripped down compared to their previous album, that might be a little jarring for Spoon fans expecting a bigger sound, but it works for the songs.
Spoon is an acquired taste! But once you bite into it, they are very addicting. This album doesn't disappoint. It is a bit difficult to get to know but after a few listens, it is apparent that they are exploring new directions and taking their music into new boundaries. They remind me of Porcupine Tree in their approach, their sounds are totally different.
Solid 9
Solid 9
Agreed! They don't release the same album over and over, they change it up, but they still manage to keep their signature sound. This recording is a bit stripped down compared to their previous album, that might be a little jarring for Spoon fans expecting a bigger sound, but it works for the songs.
BillG, what are you eating before you go to bed? Weird dreams, dude.
I just got this album and love it.
I don't know, I try to like this band, but the guy's voice just grates on me.
Easily the most overplayed band on RP. They keep my mute button shiny. Solid 1. (Solid waste.)
They do continue to grow - i really like this cd
Zoiks, Scooby! We're in the "mystery zone."
(And we would've gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!)
(And we would've gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!)
Spoon is an acquired taste! But once you bite into it, they are very addicting. This album doesn't disappoint. It is a bit difficult to get to know but after a few listens, it is apparent that they are exploring new directions and taking their music into new boundaries. They remind me of Porcupine Tree in their approach, their sounds are totally different.
Solid 9
Solid 9
EssexTex wrote:
Yeah, they serve a treat...apologies too
a knife song...Spoon are forking great....sorry.
Yeah, they serve a treat...apologies too
B4real wrote:
what does word up mean?
GIVE SPOON THE RESPECT THEY DESERVE,WORD UP!
yeah,man!
what does word up mean?
GIVE SPOON THE RESPECT THEY DESERVE,WORD UP!
yeah,man!
a knife song...Spoon are forking great....sorry.
I think they chose Spoon because Spork was already taken.
Is that guy the spoon?