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Sparks

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Sparks is an American pop and rock duo formed by brothers Ron (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals) in Los Angeles. The duo is known for their quirky approach to songwriting; their music is often accompanied by sophisticated and acerbic lyrics, often about women, and sometimes containing literary references, and an idiosyncratic, theatrical stage presence, typified by the contrast between Russell's animated, hyperactive frontman antics and Ron's deadpan scowling. Russell Mael has a distinctive wide-ranging voice, while Ron Mael plays keyboards in an intricate and rhythmic style. They have been much more successful in Europe than in their native US, though they maintain a loyal cult following in the States.
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2021

Annette (Unlimited Edition) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

2021

Annette (Cannes Edition - Selections From the Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2021

The Sparks Brothers

2020

A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip

2019

Past Tense: The Best of Sparks

2017

Hippopotamus

2015

Left Coast Angst: Live Radio Broadcast Recordings 1982-1983

2013

Two Hands One Mouth

2013

New Music For Amnesiacs: The Essential Collection

2012

Extended: The 12 Inch Mixes (1979-1984)

2012

Shortcuts: The 7 Inch Mixes (1979-1984)

2012

Real Extended (The 12 Inch Mixes) (1979 - 1984)

2011

Past Tense: The Best of Sparks

2009

The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman

2008

Exotic Creatures of the Deep

2006

Hello Young Lovers

2002

Lil’ Beethoven

2002

This Album’s Big Enough… : The Best of Sparks

2000

Balls

2000

The Best of Sparks

1999

12" Mixes

1997

Plagiarism

1996

No. 1 in Heaven ● Whomp That Sucker

1994

Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins

1993

Sparks / A Woofer in Tweeter’s Clothing

1993

In the Swing

1993

The Heaven Collection

1993

The Hell Collection

1993

The Heaven Collection / The Hell Collection

1991

Profile: The Ultimate Sparks Collection

1990

Mael Intuition: The Best of Sparks 1974-76

1988

Interior Design

1986

Music That You Can Dance To

1985

The Best of Sparks

1984

Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat

1983

In Outer Space

1982

Angst in My Pants

1981

The History Of Sparks

1981

Whomp That Sucker

1980

Terminal Jive

1979

No. 1 in Heaven

1979

The Best of Sparks

1977

Introducing Sparks

1976

Big Beat

1975

Indiscreet

1975

2 Originals of Sparks

1974

Propaganda

1974

Kimono My House

1973

A Woofer in Tweeter’s Clothing

1971

Halfnelson

Live In London