The Best of Sparks

by Sparks

The Best of Sparks cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1 January 2000
  • Label: Repertoire Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:12:35
  • Community rating: 3.79/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Chris Welch, Ron Mael, Giorgio Moroder, Jane Wiedlin, Russell Mael

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A Repertoire Records collection of Sparks' best-known recordings, from the Mael brothers' 1974 breakthrough 'Kimono My House' through their Giorgio Moroder-produced electronic period. The program covers both of the band's commercial lives, as British glam pop stars and as synth-pop pioneers.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, synthesizers, male-vocals, theatrical, dance

Tracklist

  1. This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us (3:06)
  2. Amateur Hour (3:32)
  3. A Big Surprise (3:40)
  4. Funny Face (3:25)
  5. Beat The Clock (3:49)
  6. La Dolce Vita (3:50)
  7. The Number One Song In Heaven (3:55)
  8. Tryouts For The Human Race (3:20)
  9. When I'm With You (4:04)
  10. Young Girls (3:53)
  11. I Predict (2:54)
  12. Cool Places (3:25)
  13. Tips For Teens (3:33)
  14. Eaten By The Monster Of Love (2:59)
  15. All You Ever Think About Is Sex (3:33)
  16. Pretending To Be Drunk (3:40)
  17. Angst In My Pants (3:26)
  18. Sextown U.S.A. (2:59)
  19. When I'm With You (Instrumental Version) (3:44)
  20. Girl From Germany (3:30)
  21. Wonder Girl (2:18)

Credits

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