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Sparks 1974: Kimono My House & Propaganda 30th Anniversary 3CD

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Released: 29th November 2024. 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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  • Details

    Released:
    29th November 2024
    Category:
    Rock & Pop
    Format:
    CD Box Set
    Barcode:
    740155742836
  • Description

    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.
  • Track listing

    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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