Transona Five
Stereolab
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
They are one of the same, Two inevitables, Two inevitables, We can't avoid dying, Bursting through our barriers, They are one of the same, Two inevitables.
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: LAETITIA SADIER, TIMOTHY JOHN GANE
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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 ListingThe song appears as the seventh track on Stereolab's third studio album, "Mars Audiac Quintet," released in 1994.
|
Music StyleLike 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.
|
LengthCompared 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 ReceptionWhile "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 ArtThe 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.
|
InfluenceWhile "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.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Transona Five Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/36128427/Stereolab/Transona+Five>.
Discuss the Transona Five Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In