- Audio CD (July 29 2008)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Lil Beethoven UK
- ASIN: B000WM4UFW
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #57,268 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Album Description
Russell Mael sleeve. 2007 reissue, the first time on CD for this long-lost album from Ron and Russell Mael, originally released on Epic in 1977. Although this was the duo's seventh album, they chose the ironic Introducing Sparks as the album's title due to their lack of success in their homeland. The nine track album includes 'Big Surprise', 'Goofing Off' and 'Over The Summer'. The album features two different sleeve designs: The 'Ron' cover image and the 'Russell' cover image. Both CD's have the same tracklisting. Lil Beethoven.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Often forgotten but never less than wonderful...,
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This review is from: Introducing (Audio CD)
Big Surprise, Ladies and Forever Young alone are worth the price of admission! A very good "american" album from Sparks. Listen for the beautiful Beach Boys rip-off Over The Summer...
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3.7 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews) 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
NOT KNOW WHY ALBUM IS SNUB, IS GOOD ALBUM FOR ALL!,
By babysue - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Introducing Sparks (Ron Sleeve) (Audio CD)
Not understand why INTRODUCING SPARKS always condemn for being bad. In actual for reality, album has PLENTY GOOD song for hummable and enjoyment for entertaining. RON & RUSSELL MAEL may have put on plenty super polish in studio, but result in several song VERY GOOD THING INDEED. For instance and proving, referencing "Over the Summer" and "Those Mysteries." Possible to not be strongest album of career, but INTRODUCING still provide plenty top entertaining for genuine fan of SPARKS.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album!,
By Jim Richmond - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Introducing (Audio CD)
That this album has been out of print and unavailable on CD until now is certainly one of "Those Mysteries" (title of last song on this album). It's certainly up to par on a Sparks-level, and is their last really good album for those who prefer 70's Sparks.This fits perfectly with the Kimono My House - Big Beat era Sparks, with a similar style. "A Big Surprise" has a very common 70's sound, yet uniquely Sparks. "Occupation" sounds like it could have been on Kimono My House. "Ladies" sounds like it could have come from Propaganda. "I'm Not" could have come from Big Beat. "Forever Young is an uptempo fun song with a great message. "Goofing Off" has a different feel (sort of Greek minor opera or something), but is fun and uniquely Sparks. "Girls on the Brain" carries on the Big Beat `women' subject matter (i.e. I Like Girls and White Women) and is a nice bluesy rocker. "Over the Summer" is something different; kind of Beach Boys-ish, but still works well. "Those Mysteries" is a slightly quieter, more reflective song, that is perfect for the final song. The end of a great chapter in the Sparks music catalog. If only they could have continued with these types of great songs and not stayed off into other musical styles... My only complaint is that it doesn't sound remastered. It could have been spiffed up a bit with more treble/clarity. Still, that doesn't necessarily detract when you have great original music. Buy this 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Underrated Sparks album.,
By Threefolddado - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Introducing Sparks (Ron Sleeve) (Audio CD)
Yes. This is the one with the Beach Boys influenced "Over The Summer". The good news is, "Over The Summer" is one of the weaker songs. Full of lyrical word plays typical of Sparks apparent in such gems as "Big Surprise", "Goofing Off", and "Occupation", its a tongue in cheek classic. I am very pleased to see it has FINALLY been released to CD.
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