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You could only call it alchemy, the transformative magic that happens in the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' most rehearsed moments in the studio, when their unique chemistry opens a portal and a song like "Maps" or "Zero" emerges. The latest addition to their canon, "Spitting off the Edge of the World," is an epic shot to the heart of pure YYY's beauty and power. "It's really impressive to see Karen's melodies and lyrics just come to her," says guitarist Nick Zinner. "Like, 'What the hell, where did that come from?' When she notices it, it's the most incredible thing." "The look on Nick's face when that happens," says Karen O with a laugh, "it's awesome, man. I know I'm on to something because I know it hits him somewhere deep in his soul. We've been doing this together for so long, and there are moments when the song comes from God knows where, and it feels like the air quality and the atmosphere are changing, like a thunderstorm is about to happen."