Name: Spare Parts by Status Quo
Brand: Status Quo
SKU: 5016681375028
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Following the wake of Picturesque Machstickable Messages From the Status Quo, Spare Parts tries to imitate the psychedelic sound that was so fashionable at the time. The disc is known for being one of the less-fortunate made by the British band, and they have even despised it on some occasions. In fact, 1969 was going to be the most dismal year in the story of Status Quo. Urged by Pye's request to reach the charts at any rate, the songs in the record reflect the band's frustrated attempts to please the company. The result is an irregular album that does not reach the imaginative sound of their earlier songs nor the brightness of their subsequent records. Beyond that, a friendly and deep listening reveals that Spare Parts is an underrated effort in some aspects. Some songs of their own -- like "Nothing at All," "So Ends Another Life," or even "Little Miss Nothing" -- and some borrowed compositions -- like "Are You Growing Tired of My Love?" (which scraped the Top 50 on the British charts) and "Mister Mind Detector" -- sound really inventive and they work as an excellent reflection of how pop music was trying to develop itself during those years. Although it could sound a little bit dated later on, Spare Parts deserved more attention than people were willing to afford it when it was released. This one was also their last record in which keyboardist Roy Lynes performed as an active member. A few months after Spare Parts was released, Status Quo initiated their metamorphosis toward the boogie rock that would make them rich and famous later on.

1. Face Without a Soul

by Status Quo

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt; Composer
Author: Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt; Production

2. You're Just What I Was Looking For Today

by Status Quo

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Gerry Goffin
Carole King; Composer
Author: Gerry Goffin
Carole King; Production

3. Are You Growing Tired Of My Love

by Status Quo

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Anthony King; Composer
Author: Anthony King; Production

4. Antique Angelique

by Status Quo

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster
Bob Young; Composer
Author: Alan Lancaster
Bob Young; Production

5. So Ends Another Life

by Status Quo

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster; Composer
Author: Alan Lancaster; Production

6. Poor Old Man

by Status Quo

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt; Composer
Author: Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt; Production

7. Mr. Mind Detector

by Status Quo

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Anthony King; Composer
Author: Anthony King; Production

8. The Clown

by Status Quo

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster
Bob Young
Paul Nixon; Composer
Author: Alan Lancaster
Bob Young
Paul Nixon; Production

9. Velvet Curtains

by Status Quo

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Anthony King; Composer
Author: Anthony King; Production

10. Little Miss Nothing

by Status Quo

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt; Composer
Author: Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt; Production

11. When I Awake

by Status Quo

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster
Bob Young; Composer
Author: Alan Lancaster
Bob Young; Production

12. Nothing at All

by Status Quo

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster
Roy Lynes
Bob Young; Composer
Author: Alan Lancaster
Roy Lynes
Bob Young; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 13 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 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

11/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Rock, Boogie Rock

Label

Revolver Records

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

United Kingdom

Language

No language found

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 23, 2020

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5016681375028

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Spare Parts

1. Face Without a Soul

2. You're Just What I Was Looking For Today

3. Are You Growing Tired Of My Love

4. Antique Angelique

5. So Ends Another Life

6. Poor Old Man

7. Mr. Mind Detector

8. The Clown

9. Velvet Curtains

10. Little Miss Nothing

11. When I Awake

12. Nothing at All

Technical Specifications

Spare Parts

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Release options

1. Face Without a Soul

2. You're Just What I Was Looking For Today

3. Are You Growing Tired Of My Love

4. Antique Angelique

5. So Ends Another Life

6. Poor Old Man

7. Mr. Mind Detector

8. The Clown

9. Velvet Curtains

10. Little Miss Nothing

11. When I Awake

12. Nothing at All

Technical Specifications