Sparks 1974: Kimono My House & Propaganda | Sparks

Product Code: EDSL0228

EAN: 0740155742836
Catalogue Code: EDSL0228
Title: Sparks 1974: Kimono My House & Propaganda,
Principle Contributor: Sparks
Contributors: Sparks
Genre: Rock/Pop, Pop
Produced by Label/Studio: Edsel, 1974
Published by: Demon Music Group/Proper Music, 29 Nov 2024
Format: CD / Box Set,
Media: 3 disc(s)

Available for Pre-Order

Expected Release Date: 29 November 2024

£27.00

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Disc 1
1. This Town Ain t Big Enough for Both of Us - Sparks
2. Amateur Hour - Sparks
3. Falling in Love With Myself Again - Sparks
4. Here in Heaven - Sparks
5. Thank God It s Not Christmas - Sparks
6. Hasta Ma?ana Monsieur - Sparks
7. Talent Is an Asset - Sparks
8. Complaints - Sparks
9. In My Family - Sparks
10. Equator - Sparks
Disc 2
1. Propaganda - Sparks
2. At Home at Work at Play - Sparks
3. Reinforcements - Sparks
4. BC - Sparks
5. Thanks But No Thanks - Sparks
6. Don t Leave Me Alone With Her - Sparks
7. Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth - Sparks
8. Something for the Girl With Everything - Sparks
9. Achoo - Sparks
10. Who Don t Like Kids - Sparks
11. Bon Voyage - Sparks
Disc 3
1. Barbecutie (Bonus Track) - Sparks
2. Lost and Found (Bonus Track) - Sparks
3. Amateur Hour (Live at Fairfield Halls 09/11/75) - Sparks
4. Alabamy Right (Bonus Track) - Sparks
5. Marry Me (Bonus Track) - Sparks
6. When I Take the Field On Friday (Demo) (Demo) - Sparks
7. Barbecutie (Demo) (Demo) - Sparks
8. Windy Day (Demo) (Demo) - Sparks
9. Marry Me (Demo) (Demo) - Sparks
10. A More Constructive Use of Leisure Time (Demo) (Demo) - Sparks
11. Alabamy Right (Demo) (Demo) - Sparks
12. My Brains and Her Looks (Demo) (Demo) - Sparks

Cover Notes: 'Sparks 1974' compiles Sparks' two 1974 albums, 'Kimono My House' and 'Propaganda', alongside a bonus CD containing demo, unreleased and live takes and B-sides. 1974 saw the group relocate from L.A. to London where they recorded some of their most memorable output. 'Kimono My House', containing the group's biggest single 'This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us' (#4 UK Singles Chart), was the group's first real commercial breakthrough. Produced by Muff Winwood, the album slotted into the contemporary landscape of glam rock, stylistically similar to the experimental and electronic-led output of David Bowie and Roxy Music. 'Propaganda' was released subsequently in November '74, peaking at number 9 in the UK Albums Chart. The Mael Brothers solidified their style of demented, sinister pop songs with tracks like 'Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth', 'Something for the Girl With Everything' and 'Achoo'. Packaged in a deluxe 7-inch 3CD fold out card set with an illustrated booklet containing a liner note from Guardian critic Jude Rogers.

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