12XU Posted July 3 It's finally here! The new Sparks album 'A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip' is released in all its glory. Following the digital release in May, the album is now available on CD, deluxe CD (book edition), double black vinyl, double coloured vinyl, double picture disc and cassette. With A STEADY DRIP, DRIP, DRIP, Sparks have drawn on the many styles and many great moments in a multi-faceted career that began in their native Los Angeles in 1967, while retaining the unique identity. Whatever style they embrace, and they have embraced most – pop, rock, New Wave, synth-pop, disco, dance, electro, orchestral, opera – they always remain ineffably, irrefutably, inescapably, undeniably Sparks.” LouderThanWar “No band should by rights sound as sharp, melodic and funny more than 50 years into their career. But Sparks are no ordinary band.” – Q “Sparks remain deftly untouchable” 9/10 LineofBestFit “a work of genius” 9/10 Clash "The Picassos of art rock." Associated Press “A masterclass” Northern Transmissions “They’ve done it again” ***** Record Collector “Sparks. Only Sparks.” **** FT Uncut 9/10 Mojo **** Q **** The Times **** Independent **** Daily Mirror **** Daily Telegraph **** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12XU Posted July 3 (edited) Here are a few tracks Edited July 3 by 12XU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12XU Posted July 3 A mind blowing video to go with another track Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankblack Posted July 4 Are you getting paid to promote their music,@12XU? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12XU Posted July 5 23 hours ago, frankblack said: Are you getting paid to promote their music,@12XU? Lol - no I don’t get paid Just trying to make sure they get as much exposure as they can - a lot of excellent music that people miss as its not mainstream - seen Sparks 36 times live since Caird Hall in 1974 ( support band that night was Pilot ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankblack Posted July 5 47 minutes ago, 12XU said: Lol - no I don’t get paid Just trying to make sure they get as much exposure as they can - a lot of excellent music that people miss as its not mainstream - seen Sparks 36 times live since Caird Hall in 1974 ( support band that night was Pilot ) Fair enough. I do own a couple of Sparks records including the recent greatest hits. I have seen some bands like the Manics probably more than 36 times. I have honestly lost count. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12XU Posted July 6 Midweek album chart new entry at No 4 Hopefully still in top 10 come the official charts later this week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pele_Is_God Posted July 6 It's not as good as Hippopotamus IMO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Gin Posted July 6 On 04/07/2020 at 00:10, 12XU said: A mind blowing video to go with another track Cool video - Cyriak is brilliant. Terrible music though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemongrab Posted July 7 As far as sparks go, before this thread I'd only ever heard 'This Town isn't Big Enough' in the 70s, which I quite like. I don't like any of this stuff though, it's as if there is something missing, but I can't put my finger on what. Love that video though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salad Fingers Posted July 7 On 04/07/2020 at 00:10, 12XU said: A mind blowing video to go with another track The start of that sounds and looks like the intro to some late Friday night, mid-noughties quiz show. I like some Sparks songs, not that though. Might check out more of their earlier stuff as I like Beat the Clock and The Number One Song on Heaven. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbert Posted July 7 On 04/07/2020 at 00:10, 12XU said: A mind blowing video to go with another track Wow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
