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.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

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 Manana, Monsieur

Sparks

7.Talent Is an Asset

Sparks

8.Complaints

Sparks

9.In My Family

Sparks

10.Equator

Sparks

Disc 2

Track name

Artist

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

Track name

Artist

1.Barbecutie

Sparks

2.Lost and Found

Sparks

3.Amateur Hour (Live at Fairfield Halls 09/11/75)

Sparks

4.Alabamy Right

Sparks

5.Marry Me

Sparks

6.When I Take the Field On Friday (Demo)

Sparks

7.Barbecutie (Demo)

Sparks

8.Windy Day (Demo)

Sparks

9.Marry Me (Demo)

Sparks

10.A More Constructive Use of Leisure Time (Demo)

Sparks

11.Alabamy Right (Demo)

Sparks

12.My Brains and Her Looks (Demo)

Sparks

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