This version was titled 2 originals of sparks and was packaged as a doublelp in a gatefold sleeve with a 14page booklet. Jan 01, 2006 kimono my house defies descriptionthe sweets ballroom blitz had a similar glampop sound, but sparks was an altogether different thing. One such reissue was released in 1975 to capitalize on the groups success in the uk. The song became sparks calling card, and it opens kimono my house with all guns blazing.
Credit allows you to download with unlimited speed. Ron and russell mael revisit their glamera glory days with a sumptuous celebration of the landmark kimono my house album mark beaumont sun 21 dec 2014 08. Since my prior streaming audio provider went bellyup. Russell mael vocals, ron mael songwriter, keyboards, cover design, adrian fisher guitar, martin gordon bass, dinky diamond drums, muff winwood producer, richard digby smith recording. Russell sings high notes and falsetto throughout to keep up with rons melodies, which are shaped from his pianos high keys.
Its a record we definitely have fondness for, musically and lyrically, sparks vocalist russell mael says. Please feel free to like, share, comment, subscribe, and playlist as you see fit. Adding a touch of bubblegum, and even some of zappas own songcentric experimentalism to the menu, the. This album is as listenable 25 years after its release as it was when it made the maels perhaps the most. Recorded by a relocated sparks the maels and new recruits, the album showcases a step up in power and commerciality, but retains the bands established weirdness, the sum total of. The packaging is at least nice and it is a quiet, flat pressing. Kimono my house sparks best known for their quirky approach to songwriting, sparks music is often accompanied by intelligent, sophisticated, and acerbic lyrics, and an idi. Arguably one of sparks best albums, 1974s sparks kimono my house finds the brothers mael ron wrote most the songs and played keyboards, while russell was the singing frontman ingeniously playing their. Download kimono my house by sparks at juno download. Falling in love with myself a site map help add to favorites to get full access to the site e. Here is another outstanding deep cut from the 20th century.
Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of kimono my house remastered 1994 by sparks at mp3caprice. This album was born out of the maels excitement of starting a new life in england. Sparks second island era single, amateur hour, reached the top ten in the uk later that summer. Hasta manana monsieur were the only words that i knew for sure hasta manana monsieur were the three little words that i knew youd adore hasta manana. The record was released in may 1974 and is considered to be their commercial breakthrough. Sparks has been rereleased numerous times since 1972. Kimono my house remastered by sparks buy and download. Digital download included with the 40th anniversary double vinyl of kimono my house. Sparks grew out of the minds of brothers ron and russell mael, bringing their theatrical, overthetop approach to pop alive from their formation in the early 70s for decades to follow. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. That is its only flaw, and outside of that it is one of the albums of the year. Largely a cult band, they had brushes with mainstream success as well, charting early on with a more glam rock so.
Amateur hour was also eaternguitarflavoured plucked to become their second top tenner, and a tribute to adolescent dancefloor hell. Sparkskimono disc1 mp3s sparkskimono disc2 mp3s track 11 is mistitled this town aint big enough for the both of us track 12 is mistitled amatuer hour track is titled hasta manana monsieur. Here in heaven was sung by a dead lover to his girlfriend on earth who had chickened out of a suicide pact. Kimono my house defies descriptionthe sweets ballroom blitz had a similar glampop sound, but sparks was an altogether different thing. Kimono my house is widely regarded as one of the finest sparks lps of their 23album career. Kimono my house mon amour i am sure that this motion dont need no accompanying words. Sparks lyrics 262 song lyrics sorted by album, including one for the ages, this town aint big enough for both of us, ugly guys with beautiful girls. First two tracks are louder than the others, and all the louder parts of all tracks are more compressed. The song was a summation of sparks offthewall, slightly sinister but very compelling and an excellent representation of its parent album kimono my house. Balearicdowntempo bass breakbeat disconudisco dj tools drum and bass dubstep deep dubstep dirty dubsteptrapgrime edm electro euro dancepop dance footworkjuke. Sparks kimono my house lp is the first album from ron and russel mael on island records. Sparks kimono my house lp kimono my house is many peoples favourite sparks recording.
Known for their quirky approach to songwriting, sparks music is often accompanied by intelligent, sophisticated, and acerbic lyrics, and an idiosyncratic, theatrical stage presence, typified in the contrast between russells animated, hyperactive. Kimono my house is the sound of sparks firing on all four cylinders, providing one of the most curious and comical albums of the 70s. Arguably one of sparks best albums, 1974s kimono my house finds the brothers mael ron wrote most the songs and played keyboards, while russell was the singing frontman ingeniously playing their guitar and keyboardheavy. Kimono my house released in june was no letdown, a hypoid, dadaist stream of potential 45s. Sparks kimono my house lyrics and tracklist genius. Read the most comprehensive pages about this sparks third recording. Sparks licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of island def jam. Dec 21, 2014 ron and russell mael revisit their glamera glory days with a sumptuous celebration of the landmark kimono my house album mark beaumont sun 21 dec 2014 08. Their decision resulted into breakthrough album kimono my house 1974 that reached fourth place in uk charts in spite of the fact that legendary elton john was sure it would be a failure. Russell mael vocals, ron mael songwriter, keyboards, cover design, adrian fisher guitar, martin gordon bass, dinky diamond drums, muff winwood producer, richard digby smith recording engineer, tony platt recording. Kimono my house, an album by sparks on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Kimono my house sparks to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on.
Kimono my house 1455 64th st, emeryville, california 94608 rated 4. Kimono my house mon amour i am sure that this motion dont need no accompanying words guess i was wrong because youve fled leaving me with my michelin guide and halfempty foreign bed chorus. A bit lacking in fine details and not very dynamic. Listen free to sparks kimono my house this town aint big enough for both of us, amateur hour and more. When kimono my house was released, uks sounds wrote, sparks got the musical extravagance of wizzard, the sophisticated feel of roxy and the menacing power of the third reich. Jun 14, 2014 kimono my house 01 this town aint big enough for both of us02 amatuer hour03 falling in love with myself again04 here in heaven05 thank god its not christmas06 hasta manana monsiuer07 talent is an asset08 complaints09 in my family10 equator11 barbecutie12 lost and found. Kimono my house 21st century edition rapidshare mp3 free mp3 download sparks mp3 from 95 mb our goal is to provide highquality video, tv streams, music, software, documents or any other shared files for free. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Kimono my house is the third album by american rock band sparks.
In episode 8, i take an obsessive gander at side one of sparks most famous album kimono my house. Mar 12, 2016 here is another outstanding deep cut from the 20th century. Kimono my house01 this town aint big enough for both of us02 amatuer hour03 falling in love with myself again04 here in heaven05 thank god its not christmas06 hasta manana monsiuer07 talent is an asset08 complaints09 in my family10 equator11 barbecutie12 lost and found. The following albums, propaganda 1974 and indiscreet 1975, were similarly successful, and sparks became known for intricate pop tunes and convoluted. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. It gave us the opportunity to come to britain, and it was so well received. Sparks kimono my house 21st century editions mp3 album. This album is as listenable 25 years after its release as it was when it made the maels perhaps the most unlikely teenybop idols that melody maker ever produced. Sparks kimono disc1 mp3s sparks kimono disc2 mp3s track 11 is mistitled this town aint big enough for the both of us track 12 is mistitled amatuer hour track is titled hasta manana monsieur.
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