Wicker Park by Sparkler - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Produced by Keith Cleversley (Mercury Rev, Flaming Lips), Sparkler's debut album Wicker Park is an engaging amalgam of swirling guitars and sunny melodies. While the songs aren't always cohesive, Sparkler has a charming, appealing sound that falls halfway between the Lips and Mercury Rev, which means that Wicker Park is a worthwhile listen, even with its faults. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Hey Long Hair

Bass: Tommy Black; Performer
Primary Artist: Sparkler; Main Performer
Drums: John Wilmer; Performer
Guitar: Rick Parker; Performer
Lead Vocals: Rick Parker; Performer
Mellotron: Rick Parker; Performer
Organ: Rick Parker; Performer
Percussion: John Wilmer; Performer
Piano: Rick Parker; Performer
Vocals: John Wilmer
Tommy Black; Performer
Composer: Sparkler; Composer
Mixing: Keith Cleversley; Production
Producer: Keith Cleversley; Production
Recording: Keith Cleversley; Production

2. I'll Keep You Warm

Bass: Tommy Black; Performer
Primary Artist: Sparkler; Main Performer
Drums: John Wilmer; Performer
Guitar: Rick Parker; Performer
Lead Vocals: Rick Parker; Performer
Mellotron: Rick Parker; Performer
Organ: Rick Parker; Performer
Percussion: John Wilmer; Performer
Piano: Rick Parker; Performer
Vocals: John Wilmer
Tommy Black; Performer
Composer: Sparkler; Composer
Mixing: Keith Cleversley; Production
Producer: Keith Cleversley; Production
Recording: Keith Cleversley; Production

3. Discover

Bass: Tommy Black; Performer
Primary Artist: Sparkler; Main Performer
Drums: John Wilmer; Performer
Guitar: Rick Parker; Performer
Lead Vocals: Rick Parker; Performer
Mellotron: Rick Parker; Performer
Organ: Rick Parker; Performer
Percussion: John Wilmer; Performer
Piano: Rick Parker; Performer
Vocals: John Wilmer
Tommy Black; Performer
Composer: Sparkler; Composer
Mixing: Mike Bosley
Grant Conway; Production
Producer: Sparkler; Production
Recording: Mike Bosley
Grant Conway; Production

4. What Are You Waiting For

Bass: Tommy Black; Performer
Primary Artist: Sparkler; Main Performer
Drums: John Wilmer; Performer
Guitar: Rick Parker; Performer
Lead Vocals: Rick Parker; Performer
Mellotron: Rick Parker; Performer
Organ: Rick Parker; Performer
Percussion: John Wilmer; Performer
Piano: Rick Parker; Performer
Vocals: John Wilmer
Tommy Black; Performer
Composer: Sparkler; Composer
Mixing: Keith Cleversley; Production
Producer: Keith Cleversley; Production
Recording: Keith Cleversley; Production

5. For You

Bass: Tommy Black; Performer
Primary Artist: Sparkler; Main Performer
Drums: John Wilmer; Performer
Guitar: Rick Parker; Performer
Lead Vocals: Rick Parker; Performer
Mellotron: Rick Parker; Performer
Organ: Rick Parker; Performer
Percussion: John Wilmer; Performer
Piano: Rick Parker; Performer
Vocals: John Wilmer
Tommy Black; Performer
Composer: Chris Stanco
Sparkler; Composer
Mixing: Keith Cleversley; Production
Producer: Keith Cleversley; Production
Recording: Keith Cleversley; Production

6. Don't Despair

Bass: Tommy Black; Performer
Primary Artist: Sparkler; Main Performer
Drums: John Wilmer; Performer
Guitar: Rick Parker; Performer
Lead Vocals: Rick Parker; Performer
Mellotron: Rick Parker; Performer
Organ: Rick Parker; Performer
Percussion: John Wilmer; Performer
Piano: Rick Parker; Performer
Vocals: John Wilmer
Tommy Black; Performer
Composer: Sparkler; Composer
Mixing: Keith Cleversley; Production
Producer: Keith Cleversley; Production
Recording: Mike Bosley; Production

7. Hey 17

Bass: Tommy Black; Performer
Primary Artist: Sparkler; Main Performer
Drums: John Wilmer; Performer
Guitar: Rick Parker; Performer
Lead Vocals: Rick Parker; Performer
Mellotron: Rick Parker; Performer
Organ: Rick Parker; Performer
Percussion: John Wilmer; Performer
Piano: Rick Parker; Performer
Vocals: John Wilmer
Tommy Black; Performer
Composer: Sparkler; Composer
Mixing: Keith Cleversley; Production
Producer: Keith Cleversley; Production
Recording: Keith Cleversley; Production

8. Motorcycle

Bass: Tommy Black; Performer
Primary Artist: Sparkler; Main Performer
Drums: John Wilmer; Performer
Guitar: Rick Parker; Performer
Lead Vocals: Rick Parker; Performer
Mellotron: Rick Parker; Performer
Organ: Rick Parker; Performer
Percussion: John Wilmer; Performer
Piano: Rick Parker; Performer
Vocals: John Wilmer
Tommy Black; Performer
Composer: Sparkler; Composer
Mixing: Keith Cleversley; Production
Producer: Keith Cleversley; Production
Recording: Keith Cleversley; Production

9. You Know Who You Are

Bass: Tommy Black; Performer
Primary Artist: Sparkler; Main Performer
Drums: John Wilmer; Performer
Guitar: Rick Parker; Performer
Lead Vocals: Rick Parker; Performer
Mellotron: Rick Parker; Performer
Organ: Rick Parker; Performer
Percussion: John Wilmer; Performer
Piano: Rick Parker; Performer
Vocals: John Wilmer
Tommy Black; Performer
Composer: Sparkler; Composer
Mixing: Keith Cleversley; Production
Producer: Keith Cleversley; Production
Recording: Keith Cleversley; Production

10. Magic Lantern

Bass: Tommy Black; Performer
Primary Artist: Sparkler; Main Performer
Drums: John Wilmer; Performer
Guitar: Rick Parker; Performer
Lead Vocals: Rick Parker; Performer
Mellotron: Rick Parker; Performer
Organ: Rick Parker; Performer
Percussion: John Wilmer; Performer
Piano: Joe Simon; Performer
Vocals: Tommy Black
John Wilmer; Performer
Composer: Joe Simon
Sparkler; Composer
Engineer: Keith Cleversley; Production
Mixing: Keith Cleversley; Production
Producer: Keith Cleversley; Production

11. Another Star

Bass: Tommy Black; Performer
Primary Artist: Sparkler; Main Performer
Drums: John Wilmer; Performer
Guitar: Rick Parker; Performer
Lead Vocals: Rick Parker; Performer
Mellotron: Rick Parker; Performer
Organ: Rick Parker; Performer
Percussion: John Wilmer; Performer
Piano: Rick Parker; Performer
Vocals: John Wilmer
Tommy Black; Performer
Composer: Chris Stanco
Sparkler; Composer
Mixing: Keith Cleversley; Production
Producer: Keith Cleversley; Production
Recording: Keith Cleversley; Production

12. Grand Arrival (+ Hidden Track "Wicker Park")

Primary Artist: Sparkler; Main Performer
Bass: Tommy Black; Performer
Drums: John Wilmer; Performer
Guitar: Rick Parker; Performer
Lead Vocals: Rick Parker; Performer
Mellotron: Rick Parker; Performer
Organ: Rick Parker; Performer
Percussion: John Wilmer; Performer
Piano: Rick Parker; Performer
Vocals: John Wilmer
Tommy Black; Performer
Arranger: P.j. Hanke; Composer
Composer: Sparkler; Composer
Mixing: Keith Cleversley; Production
Producer: Keith Cleversley; Production
Recording: Keith Cleversley; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 42 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 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

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Power Pop

Label

Giant

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 10, 1997

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

75992466967