SPARKS

Sparks are an American rock and pop music band formed in Los Angeles in 1972 by brothers Ron Mael (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), initially under the name Halfnelson. Best known for their quirky approach to song writing, Sparks' music is often accompanied by cutting and acerbic lyrics, and an idiosyncratic stage presence, typified in the contrast between Russell's wide-eyed hyperactive front man antics and Ron's sedentary scowling. The band's long career has seen them successfully adopt many different musical genres; including glam pop, power pop, electronic dance music and mainstream pop. Despite these many styles, a recognizable "Sparks sound" remains throughout, and they have enjoyed a large cult following since their first releases.

1971 - Halfnelson

1973 - A Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing

1974 - Kimono My House

1974 - Propaganda

1975 - Indiscreet

1976 - Big Beat

1977 - Introducing Sparks

1979 - No. 1 In Heaven

1980 - Terminal Jive

1981 - Whomp That Sucker

1982 - Angst In My Pants

1983 - In Outer Space

1984 - Pulling Rabbits Out Of A Hat

1986 - Music That You Can Dance To

1988 - Interior Design

1994 - Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins

1997 - Plagiarism

2000 - Balls

2002 - Lil´ Beethoven

2006 - Hello Young Lovers

2008 - Exotic Creatures Of The Deep

2009 - The Seduction Of Ingmar Bergman

2012 - Two Hands, One Mouth: Live In Europe (Live)

2015 - FFS (Collaboration with FRANZ FERDINAND as FFS)

2017 - Hippopotamus

2020 - A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip