Released 1975
2 Originals Of
SparksUnpacking Sparks's 2 Originals Of
2 Originals Of- Album Overview "2 Originals Of" is a notable compilation album by the avant-pop duo Sparks, released …
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Released 2020
A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip
SparksA Steady Drip, Drip, Drip by Sparks: expectations vs reality
A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip- Album Overview "A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip" is the 24th studio album by the iconic American…
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Released 1968
A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing
SparksUnpacking Sparks's A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing
A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing- Album Overview "A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing" is the second studio album by the Ame…
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Released 1973
A Woofer In Tweeter’s Clothing
SparksSparks experiments boldly on A Woofer In Tweeter’s Clothing
A Woofer In Tweeter’s Clothing- Album Overview Sparks' "A Woofer In Tweeter’s Clothing," released in 1972, marks a si…
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Released 1982
Angst in My Pants
SparksIs Angst in My Pants Sparks's best work yet?
Angst in My Pants- Album Overview "Angst in My Pants" is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Sparks, rel…
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Released 2000
Balls
SparksBalls: the next chapter for Sparks
Balls- Album Overview "Balls," released in 2000, is the 19th studio album by the iconic pop duo Sparks, comprising br…
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Released 1976
Big Beat
SparksListening to Big Beat by Sparks
Big Beat- Album Overview "Big Beat" is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Sparks, released on September…
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Released 2008
Exotic Creatures Of The Deep
SparksSparks – Exotic Creatures Of The Deep: track-by-track perspective
Exotic Creatures Of The Deep- Album Overview "Exotic Creatures of the Deep" is the 21st studio album by the American …
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Released 1995
Gold
SparksFrom intro to finale: what Gold delivers
Gold- Album Overview "Gold" is the 21st studio album by the American rock band Sparks, released on May 26, 2023, thro…
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Released 0
Gratuitous Sax
SparksFirst impressions of Sparks – Gratuitous Sax
Gratuitous Sax- Album Overview Released in 1994, "Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins" marks a significant moment in S…
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Released 1994
Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins
SparksA closer look at Sparks's album Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins
Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins- Album Overview Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins, released in 1994, is t…
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Released 1971
Halfnelson
SparksA closer look at Sparks's album Halfnelson
Halfnelson- Album Overview Sparks's debut album, "Halfnelson," was released in 1971 under the label Bearsville Record…
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Released 2006
Hello Young Lovers
SparksFirst impressions of Sparks – Hello Young Lovers
Hello Young Lovers- Album Overview "Hello Young Lovers" is the 20th studio album by the American rock band Sparks, re…
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Released 2017
Hippopotamus
SparksAlbum spotlight: Sparks – Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus- Album Overview Sparks' album "Hippopotamus," released on September 8, 2017, marks a significant return …
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Released 1983
In Outer Space
SparksWhy Sparks's In Outer Space matters
In Outer Space- Album Overview Sparks's "In Outer Space" is a captivating entry into the duo's expansive discography,…
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Released 1975
Indiscreet
SparksReview of Sparks – Indiscreet
Indiscreet- Album Overview Released in 1975, "Indiscreet" is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Sparks,…
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Released 1988
Interior Design
SparksSparks raises the bar with Interior Design
Interior Design- Album Overview Released in 1988, "Interior Design" is the tenth studio album by the iconic duo Spark…
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Released 1977
Introducing Sparks
SparksListening to Introducing Sparks by Sparks
Introducing Sparks- Album Overview Released in 2020, "Introducing Sparks" is an album by the iconic band Sparks, know…
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Released 2001
Just Got Back From Heaven
SparksWhy Sparks's Just Got Back From Heaven matters
Just Got Back From Heaven- Album Overview Sparks's album "Just Got Back From Heaven," released in 1979, stands as a s…
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Released 1974
Kimono My House
SparksInside Kimono My House by Sparks
Kimono My House- Album Overview "Kimono My House," released in 1974, is the third studio album by the American rock b…
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Released 2002
Lil' Beethoven
SparksLil' Beethoven: exploring the world of Sparks
Lil' Beethoven- Album Overview "Lil' Beethoven," released in 2002, marks a significant entry in Sparks' illustrious d…
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Released 2002
Lil’ Beethoven
SparksLil’ Beethoven by Sparks: expectations vs reality
Lil’ Beethoven- Album Overview Sparks' "Lil' Beethoven," released in 2002, marks a significant entry in the band's di…
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Released 1986
Music That You Can Dance To
SparksListening guide: Sparks's Music That You Can Dance To
Music That You Can Dance To- Album Overview "Music That You Can Dance To" is the sixth studio album by the American r…
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Released 1979
No. 1 in Heaven
SparksSparks experiments boldly on No. 1 in Heaven
No. 1 in Heaven- Album Overview "No. 1 in Heaven," released in 1979, marks a seminal moment in the career of the Amer…
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Released 2011
Past Tense: The Best Of Sparks
SparksOne week with Past Tense: The Best Of Sparks: thoughts on Sparks
Past Tense: The Best Of Sparks- Album Overview "Past Tense: The Best Of Sparks" is a comprehensive anthology of the i…
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Released 1997
Plagiarism
SparksPlagiarism: what Sparks wants you to feel
Plagiarism- Album Overview Released in 1997, "Plagiarism" marks an intriguing chapter in the storied career of the ec…
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Released 1974
Propaganda
SparksReview of Sparks – Propaganda
Propaganda- Album Overview Sparks’ album "Propaganda," released in 1974, represents a significant moment in the duo's…
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Released 1984
Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat
SparksWhy Sparks's Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat matters
Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat- Album Overview Released in 1984, "Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat" is the tenth studio alb…
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Released 2019
Radio Killed The Video Star (live 1974)
SparksSparks raises the bar with Radio Killed The Video Star (live 1974)
Radio Killed The Video Star (live 1974)- Album Overview Sparks, the eclectic duo formed by brothers Ron and Russell M…
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Released 1971
Sparks
SparksListening guide: Sparks's Sparks
Sparks- Album Overview Sparks, the iconic duo consisting of brothers Ron and Russell Mael, released their self-titled…
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Released 1975
Sparks / A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing
SparksSparks – Sparks / A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing: track-by-track perspective
Sparks / A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing- Album Overview Sparks' album "Sparks / A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing" was r…
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Released 1980
Terminal Jive
SparksExploring the sound of Sparks: Terminal Jive
Terminal Jive- Album Overview Terminal Jive is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Sparks, released in 1…
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