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Sparks - So Important
Review by Aurélien ROY
So Important, the latest album by Sparks, is a testament to the band's enduring creativity and originality. From the opening track, "All That," with its catchy hooks and infectious beat, to the closing ballad, "Please Don't Fuck Up My World," the album showcases the band's trademark wit, humor, and musical prowess.
The album is a mix of electronic and rock influences, with the band blending genres and styles seamlessly. The standout tracks include "Lawnmower," with its driving bassline and danceable rhythm, and "Left Out in the Cold," a haunting ballad that showcases the band's more introspective side.
Lyrically, the album is a reflection on the current state of the world, with the band tackling topics such as politics, technology, and the environment. The lyrics are often tongue-in-cheek, but they also carry a deeper message about the importance of taking action and making a difference.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: sparks-so-important.rar- MP3 size: 79.2 mb
- FLAC size: 1009.8 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Let's Make Love | 4:45 | |
| Stop Me If You've Heard This Before | 3:42 | |
| Lots Of Reasons | 3:46 | |
| You Got A Hold Of My Heart | 4:57 | |
| So Important (Extremely Important Mix) | 6:59 | |
| So Important | 4:32 | |
| Madonna | 4:36 | |
| So Important (Incredibly Important Mix) | 6:50 | |
| Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before | 3:42 | |
| The Big Brass Ring | ||
| A Walk Down Memory Lane | 4:46 | |
| Just Got Back From Heaven | 4:09 | |
| Love-O-Rama | 4:39 | |
| So Important (Single Version) | 4:34 | |
| So Important (Single Version - Edit) | 3:49 | |
| The Toughest Girl In Town | 4:11 | |
| So Important (Extremely Important Mix - Edit) | 4:29 | |
| Just Got Back From Heaven (Heaven Can Wait Mix) | 6:46 |
Video
Sparks - Madonna (French Version)
Sparks - Madonna (Spanish Version)
Sparks - Let's Make Love
Sparks - Just Got Back From Heaven
Sparks - So Important
Images
Catalog Numbers
- RNTW 70410
- PRO2 90006
- CART 427
- CD 156.483
- 14406
- CAR 427
- 14.406
- 12 571
- 8864
- CART 431, CAR 431
- CAR 431
Labels
- Fine Art
- Carrere
- Trend
- LaserLight Digital
Listen online
- écouter en ligne
- ouvir online
- ascolta in linea
- online luisteren
- online anhören
- escuchar en línea
- lyssna på nätet
- lytte på nettet
- kuunnella verkossa
Formats
- Vinyl
- 12"
- 33 ⅓ RPM
- Maxi-Single
- CD
- Promo
- Album
- Reissue
- 7"
- Single
- 45 RPM
- Test Pressing
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Licensed From | Sherman. Records |
| Made By | MCP Records |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Carrere |
| Copyright (c) | Carrere |
| Printed By | SNA |
| Published By | Avenue Louise Music |
| Recorded At | The Pentagon Studio |
| Pressed By | MPO |
| Manufactured By | Rhino Records Inc. |
| Distributed By | Rhino Records Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Engineer | John Thomas |
| Producer | Ron Mael, Russell Mael |
| Arranged By | Ron Mael, Russell Mael |
| Written-By | Ron Mael, Russell Mael |
| Composed By | Ron Mael, Russell Mael |
| Management | Joseph Fleury |
| Artwork | Claude Caudron |
| Photography By | Marti Bernal |
| Remix | Ron Mael, Russell Mael |
Notes
- Digitally Recorded @ the Pentagon Studio, Los Angeles
- Published by Avenue Louise Music
- Original version on the album "Interior Design"
- (P)(C) Fine Art
- Bar code 0 8122-70410-1 4
- Promo CD in card sleeve.
- Re-titled reissue of Interior Design
- Re-titled reissue of Interior Design.
- SACEM
- A - listed as "Extremely Important Mix Edit" but record plays full length "Extremely Important Mix".
- B2 - mix name only appears on label.
- CAR 431 on side A label, CART 431 on side B label and sleeve.
- Rear sleeve: "Taken from the album: Interior Design CAL/CAC/CD 230
- A-side: Important Side
- B-side: Heavenly Side
- white label
- Digitally Recorded at the Pentagon Studio, Los Angeles
- “Single Version” from the LP "Interior Design"
- ℗ & © 1988 Fine Art
Barcodes
- Barcode: 5 012618 042766
- Barcode: 9 002986 564836
- Matrix / Runout: MCP 156.483
- Rights Society: AUSTRO MECHANA
- Label Code: LC 6369
- Barcode: 3218030144060
- Price Code: CA 171
- Rights Society: SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
- Barcode: 4 006408 125716
- Barcode (Text): 5 018655 043162
- Other: M 80 B 0 DP 2 8631-2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A etched): MPO CAR 12 431 A¹
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B etched): MPO CAR 12 431 B¹
- Barcode (Printed): 5 018655 043179
- Barcode (Scanned): 5018655043179
- Matrix / Runout (Runout etched side A): MPO - CAR 431 A¹
- Matrix / Runout (Runout etched side B): MPO - 431 B¹
- Barcode (Scanned barcode ): 081227041014
- Barcode (Printed barcode): 0 8122-70410-1 4
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): RNTW-70410-A-SH-1 (Circle with tabs) △21006 S-20016 1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): RNTW-70410-B SH-1 (Circle with tabs) △21006-X S-20017 1-1
- Rights Society: ASCAP
About Sparks
Brothers Ron and Russell Mael from Los Angeles, USA have been making diverse music since 1969 under various incarnations of Sparks. In 1979 they ditched the guitars and keyboards of glam geek rock and started working with Italian producer Giorgio Moroder, beginning a love affair with electronic music. Since then they have worked with a variety of people including Finitribe, Les Rita Mitsouko, Erasure, Faith No More and Franz Ferdinand.
Real Name
- Ron and Russell Mael
Name Vars
- Les Sparks
- The Sparks
- Спаркс
- ¹Ñü¯¹
Aliases
- Halfnelson
- Lil' Beethoven
Members
- Tammy Glover
- Martin Gordon
- Ron Mael
- Russell Mael
- Dean Menta
- Earle Mankey
- David Kendrick
- Jim Mankey
- Bob Haag
- Leslie Bohem
- Steven McDonald
- Sal Maida
- Adrian Fisher
- Dinky Diamond
- Hilly Michaels
- Jim Goodwin
- Ian Hampton
- Trevor White
- Harley Feinstein
- Jeff Salen
- Christi Haydon
I first heard "So Important" on a short-lived NBC Saturday morning show called "2 Hip 4 TV