The Essential Collection – New Music For Amnesiacs by Sparks - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

Volume 1

Volume 2

If there's anything you can't accuse Sparks of, it's being understated. For over four decades, the brothers Mael have been gifting the world with a brand of quirky and intelligent pop music that seems to revel in its theatricality. Looking to distill their sprawling 22-album discography down to its most essential parts, Sparks have released New Music for Amnesiacs: The Ultimate Collection, a two-disc career retrospective featuring 40 tracks hand-selected by Ron and Russell themselves. With the band offering a guided tour of its massive back catalog (minus any selections from The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman), listeners are treated to a collection of tracks that the band feels best define who Sparks are. Along with this impressive audio biography, New Music for Amnesiacs also comes with plenty of collectible materials, including a hardcover booklet of liner notes, replica posters, backstage passes, and photos of the duo. While the extensive collection of tracks makes this set a great entryway into the wild and weird world of Sparks, the extra goodies make this collection a real treat for die-hard fans.
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Volume 1

1. Wonder Girl

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer

2. Girl From Germany

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer

3. This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both of Us

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer

4. Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer

5. Looks, Looks, Looks

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer

6. A Big Surprise

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

7. Forever Young

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

8. The Number One Song In Heaven

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Keyboard: Ronald Mael; Performer
Vocals: Russel Mael; Performer
Composer: Giorgio Moroder
Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Giorgio Moroder; Production
Composer Lyricist: Giorgio Moroder
Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

9. Beat The Clock

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Keyboard: Ronald Mael; Performer
Vocals: Russel Mael; Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Giorgio Moroder; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

10. When I'm With You

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Giorgio Moroder
Harold Faltermeyer; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

11. Tips For Teens

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Mack For Giorgio Moroder; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

12. Funny Face

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Mack For Giorgio Moroder; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

13. Angst In My Pants

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Mack Reinhold; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

14. I Predict

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Mack Reinhold; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

15. Popularity

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

Volume 2

1. Cool Places (feat. Jane Wiedlin)

by Sparks, Jane Wiedlin

Featured Artist: Jane Wiedlin; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

2. Pulling Rabbits Out of A Hat

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

3. So Important

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

4. National Crime Awareness Week [Psycho Cut]

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer

5. When Do I Get To Sing "My Way"

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer

6. (When I Kiss You) I Hear Charlie Parker Playing [Radio Edit]

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer

7. Something For The Girl With Everything (feat. Faith No More)

by Sparks, Faith No More

Featured Artist: Faith No More; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael; Composer
Producer: Faith No More
Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

8. The Calm Before The Storm

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

9. The Rhythm Thief

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

10. How Do I Get To Carnegie Hall?

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

11. Suburban Homeboy

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Composer: Ron Mael
Russell Mael; Composer
Producer: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Production
Composer Lyricist: Russell Mael
Ron Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Bmg; Other

12. Dick Around

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer

13. Perfume

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer

14. Good Morning

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Keyboard: Ronald Mael; Performer
Vocals: Russell Mael; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Ronald Mael
Russel Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Copyright Contol; Other

15. Lighten Up, Morrissey

Primary Artist: Sparks; Main Performer
Keyboard: Ronald Mael; Performer
Vocals: Russell Mael; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Ronald Mael
Russel Mael; Other
Music Publisher: Copyright Contol; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

30 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 55 minutes and 30 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 2000x2000 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

29/30 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

21/30 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Glam Rock, R&B, Soul, Alternative, Punk, Disco, New Wave, Electronic, Dance

Label

Lil Beethoven Records

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 23, 2013

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5037300787480