Austin’s Spoon perfected their sound years ago, and they have proven with each release that staying consistent and doing what they do best makes for some very high quality material.

With their seventh album, “Transference,” they haven’t broken any new ground compared to their previous endeavors. That says a lot though, considering that this is the same band that gave us some of the best albums of the last decade.

Spoon’s sound centers itself around the inherent simplicity of their music and the added effects and nuances that make each song distinct.

This winning formula is evident throughout “Transference.” On “The Mystery Zone,” many layers of sound are added over a drumbeat and guitar riff that remains constant throughout.

Meanwhile, Britt Daniel sings his trademark lyrics that are at once simple and dense with a swagger that defines both him and the band.

Spoon gives off an air of effortlessness in their playing that demonstrates a level of comfort with each other—even in their most scattershot moments.

The album’s best moments come when the group strips things down to their most basic elements. “Written In Reverse,” the album’s standout track, is the quintessential Spoon single. Over a simple piano riff, the guitar and bass color the musical landscape while Daniel gives one of his most unhinged vocal performances yet.

Another standout track, “Got Nuffin,” contains an extremely catchy bass line that gives the song an added punch and a sense of urgency amidst very solid guitar playing.

When Spoon is delivering at full force, they have few contemporaries.

One of the few complaints about “Transference” is the lack of immediacy of some of the songs.

Several tracks here, such as the album opener “Before Destruction,” will require many more listens before their impact is felt. Others may find the fact that Spoon takes very few risks with the album to be a turnoff.

Despite this, there are enough great moments on “Transference” to demonstrate that Spoon never really had to outdo themselves. Sticking to your strengths can still pay off if in the hands of such a capable band.