Sparks in 1974 and 2007
What band was an early favorite of both Björk and Morrissey, has released twenty-two studio albums, and celebrates their fortieth anniversary this year? If you already know the band, I’m sure you could guess from those last two facts alone that it’s Sparks, the manic, ever-creative ever-adapting duo comprised of the Mael brothers, Ron and Russell. I could probably write an entire blog about them, with such an insane output and wide-ranging devotees, but that would be exhausting. Instead, here are a couple of songs that I love. Continue reading →
