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Transona Five are a Dallas, Texas-based American space rock or indie rock band that began playing together in 1995, and named after a song on the Mars Audiac Quintet album by Stereolab. The group was part of the lively Denton-area space rock scene that occurred in the mid- to late-nineties, together with bands like Mazinga Phaser and Skiptracer. Founding members included Chris Anderson (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Foley (guitar, vocals), Annika Morgan (bass), and G. P. Cole (drums). Rachel Smith (keyboard, vocals, guitar) joined the following year. After the group's first EP, Melatonin Bullet, Morgan was replaced by Scott Marks (bass, vocals, trombone). Chris Foley left the band after the Duffel Bag album, reducing the group to a four-piece. The band toured occasionally throughout the late 1990s, performing in venues throughout the United States (primarily Texas and the Northeast). Rachel Smith quit the band in 2000 to work on The Lickets. Transona Five went on an extended hiatus in 2000, shortly after most of the band's members moved to the East Coast. 


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1994
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Stereolab

Stereolab are an alternative music band formed in 1990 in London, England. The band originally comprised songwriting team Tim Gane (guitar/keyboards) and Lætitia Sadier (vocals/keyboards/guitar), both of whom remained at the helm across many lineup changes. Other long-time members include Mary Hansen (backing vocals/keyboards/guitar), who played with the group from 1992 until her accidental death in 2002, and Andy Ramsay (drums), who joined in 1993, and who is still in the official line-up. more »

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Written by: LAETITIA SADIER, TIMOTHY JOHN GANE

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Title Origins
"Transona Five" is a song by British indie band Stereolab. The title of the song doesn't have a readily identifiable meaning, as is common for many of Stereolab's abstract and non-traditional song titles.
Track Listing
The song appears as the seventh track on Stereolab's third studio album, "Mars Audiac Quintet," released in 1994.
Music Style
Like much of Stereolab's work during this period, "Transona Five" blends elements of krautrock, lounge, and 1960s pop, delivering an avant-pop amalgam indicative of Stereolab's unique style.
Lyrics
"Transona Five" features bilingual lyrics, with verses in both English and French. This is a common feature in their songs as their lead singer, Lætitia Sadier, is fluent in both languages.
Length
Compared to other tracks on the 'Mars Audiac Quintet' album, "Transona Five" stands as one of the longest tracks, spanning nearly six minutes in length.
Critical Reception
While "Transona Five" was not a single and did not receive as much attention as some of its albummates, it nevertheless has been noted by critics and fans for its entrancing rhythms and hypnotic melodies.
Band Members
"Transona Five," as with all songs on "Mars Audiac Quintet," features the vocals along with various instruments played by Tim Gane, Lætitia Sadier, Mary Hansen, Sean O'Hagan and so on. It demonstrates the band's commitment to collaborative songwriting.
Cover Art
The album "Mars Audiac Quintet," which includes "Transona Five," features a striking cover design, appealing to the retro-futuristic visual aesthetic that the band is often associated with.
Live Performances
"Transona Five" has been performed live at many Stereolab concerts, as part of their regular concert setlist during their 1994 and 1995 tours following the release of the album.
Influence
While "Transona Five" may not be Stereolab's most famous song, it certainly exemplifies the band's experiments blending pop and experimental genres, helping to cement Stereolab's reputation as a boundary-pushing indie act.

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