Sparks – MAD! Review
In my review of Sparks’ previous album The Girl is Crying in Her Latte, I expressed the fervent hope that this was not the last we would see of the band. What kind of a fool was I to even … Continue reading Sparks – MAD! Review
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Sparks – The Girl is Crying in Her Latte: Review
There aren’t many bands who shoot back into the public consciousness half-a-century after their first hit and embark upon a sold-our world tour when all their principle members are turned 70. No, scrub that… there aren’t ANY other bands like … Continue reading Sparks – The Girl is Crying in Her Latte: Review
The Sparks Brothers: Review
There are two types of cult following for bands: the Cool Cult, that most people won’t have heard of but the wearing of whose t-shirt will get you an appreciative nod from the girl behind the counter in the record … Continue reading The Sparks Brothers: Review
Oy, the Mael Boys Already!
I’ve been a fan of sibling art-rockers Sparks for many years, from seeing them on Top of the Pops in the 1970s (John Lennon, Hitler on the telly, blah) to seeing them many times live at various locations with my … Continue reading Oy, the Mael Boys Already!
Sparks – Gratuitous Sax and Senseless Violins (Special Edition)
1994’s Gratuitous Sax and Senseless Violins marks the point at which I really got into Sparks. Sure, I was aware of them from my childhood in the 70s, when they were frequent visitors to Top of the Pops (I’m sure … Continue reading Sparks – Gratuitous Sax and Senseless Violins (Special Edition)
Past Tense: The Best of Sparks
While some bands loudly extol their own virtues through splits, reformations and 47th farewell tours, there are other bands that just tick along in the cultish shadows being quietly magnificent. Sparks are the epitome of such a band. Formed in … Continue reading Past Tense: The Best of Sparks
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