Spoon "They Want My Soul" (2014) ****1/2

Even from just one listen, it's clear that this album is excellent and will find a place in my Top 20 of the year. But sadly, I have to deduct a 1/2 * (almost went for a full star) from what could have been a perfect rating (and album) because of the atrocious mastering (and likely engineering—c'mon, Dave Fridmann) job (Howie Weinberg is usually great, what happened?). See the screenshot below and hold back the bile that rises in your throat.