AMG Review of You Can Always Get What You Want

Heather Phares
All Music Guide

The Japanese collection You Can Always Get What You Want gathers 17 of Trans Am's singles, radio appearances, and B-sides, ranging from early tracks like "Man Machine" and "American Kooter" to Futureworld-era material. From the full-on, un-ironic rock of "Strong Sensations" to sparse tracks like "Illegal Ass" and the goofy sci-fi send-up "Now You Die, Thriddle Fool," the collection spans Trans Am's range. As a condensed timeline of the band's sound or a remedial course for fans who missed out on these singles the first time, this collection proves that You Can Always Get What You Want.