Sparks Live! 21 Albums in 21 Nights!

atari 2600 · 12.07.2007, 11:55 AM

http://www.allsparks.com/

another nugget from MeFi (posted today)
The brothers Ron and Russ Mael a.k.a. Sparks intend to play their entire back catalogue of albums over 21 nights in May 2008 in London. The 'hugely talented Los Angeles wideacres' have crossed many genres in their career, combining a fine ear and eye for pop culture with fantastic lyrics. They have influenced Morrissey and Franz Ferdinand among many others. A youtube playlist pulled together for anyone who wants to see some great videos, tunes and some bizarre footage.
posted by ClanvidHorse at 5:08 AM

atari 2600 · 12.07.2007, 11:56 AM

http://uncut.co.uk/news/sparks/news/10685

Sparks have revealed that they are to play a whopping 21 nights in London next year.

The band are set to play an album a night at London's Carling Islington Academy from May 16 onwards. Sparks will play their extensive 20 album back catalogue, which crosses genres from pop to glam to electro, in order, right up to the present day.

The cult 70s band, founded by Ron and Russell Mael will then premiere their as-yet-untitled 21st album at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire on June 13.

Rumours at the band's message forum allsparks.com have been circulating that a follow- up to last year's 'Young Lovers' album has been in the pipeline.

Meanwhile, a night celebrating Sparks is to take place at London's Madame Jojos on November 29.

Launching a new tribute compilation 'A Rainbow Over The Freeway' - the night will feature several artists performing a selection of Sparks songs.

All proceeds from sales of the CD will go to rainbowtrust.org.uk.

Catch Sparks perform the following albums in their entirety on the following nights, all at Islington Academy except June 13. Ticket details will be released to fan club members on November 30.

Halfnelson (May 16)
Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing (17)
Kimono My House (18)
Propaganda (20)
Indiscreet (21)
Big Beat (23)
Introducing Sparks (24)
No.1 In Heaven (25)
Terminal Jive (27)
Whomp That Sucker (28)
Angst In My Pants (30)
Outer Space (31)
Pulling Rabbits Out Of A Hat (June 1)
Music That You Can Dance To (3)
Interior Design (4)
Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins (6)
Plagiarism (7)
Balls (8)
Lil Beethoven (10)
Hello Young Lovers (11)
New Album? - Shepherd's Bush Empire (13)

12.07.2007, 11:55 AM	#1
atari 2600 invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,212	http://www.allsparks.com/ another nugget from MeFi (posted today) The brothers Ron and Russ Mael a.k.a. Sparks intend to play their entire back catalogue of albums over 21 nights in May 2008 in London. The 'hugely talented Los Angeles wideacres' have crossed many genres in their career, combining a fine ear and eye for pop culture with fantastic lyrics. They have influenced Morrissey and Franz Ferdinand among many others. A youtube playlist pulled together for anyone who wants to see some great videos, tunes and some bizarre footage. posted by ClanvidHorse at 5:08 AM
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12.07.2007, 11:56 AM	#2
atari 2600 invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,212	http://uncut.co.uk/news/sparks/news/10685 Sparks have revealed that they are to play a whopping 21 nights in London next year. The band are set to play an album a night at London's Carling Islington Academy from May 16 onwards. Sparks will play their extensive 20 album back catalogue, which crosses genres from pop to glam to electro, in order, right up to the present day. The cult 70s band, founded by Ron and Russell Mael will then premiere their as-yet-untitled 21st album at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire on June 13. Rumours at the band's message forum allsparks.com have been circulating that a follow- up to last year's 'Young Lovers' album has been in the pipeline. Meanwhile, a night celebrating Sparks is to take place at London's Madame Jojos on November 29. Launching a new tribute compilation 'A Rainbow Over The Freeway' - the night will feature several artists performing a selection of Sparks songs. All proceeds from sales of the CD will go to rainbowtrust.org.uk. Catch Sparks perform the following albums in their entirety on the following nights, all at Islington Academy except June 13. Ticket details will be released to fan club members on November 30. Halfnelson (May 16) Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing (17) Kimono My House (18) Propaganda (20) Indiscreet (21) Big Beat (23) Introducing Sparks (24) No.1 In Heaven (25) Terminal Jive (27) Whomp That Sucker (28) Angst In My Pants (30) Outer Space (31) Pulling Rabbits Out Of A Hat (June 1) Music That You Can Dance To (3) Interior Design (4) Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins (6) Plagiarism (7) Balls (8) Lil Beethoven (10) Hello Young Lovers (11) New Album? - Shepherd's Bush Empire (13)
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