Interior Design by Sparks - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

It doesn't say much for an album when its strongest track is a shaggy-dog story like Interior Design's "Madonna," and even less when they repeat it three times (albeit in different languages). This is a scaled-down, self-produced effort nearly bereft of Ron and Russell Mael's trademark (often off-color) wit. And, unlike many of their earlier albums, they don't have a hot band to put the iffy material across; other than a guitarist and second keyboard player, this is all Ron and Russell's show. Between the lackluster songwriting and static arrangements, this 1988 release is Sparks' weakest album to date.
© James A. Gardner /TiVo

1. So Important

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

2. Just Got Back from Heaven

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

3. Lots of Reasons

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

4. You Got a Hold of My Heart

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

5. Love-O-Rama

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

6. The Toughest Girl in Town

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

7. Lets Make Love

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

8. Stop Me If You've Heard This Before

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

9. A Walk Down Memory Lane

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

10. Madonna

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

11. Madonna (French Version)

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

12. Madonna (German Version)

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

13. Madonna (Spanish Version)

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

14. The Big Brass Ring

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

15. So Important (Extremely Important Remix)

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Composer
Author: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Production
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 7 minutes and 41 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 4000x4000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

14/15 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/15 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, International Pop, Alternative, New Wave, Dance Pop

Label

BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)
French (France)
German (Germany)
Spanish (Spain)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1987

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

4050538651690