Propaganda is a Rock album by Sparks, originally released in 1974. On Gatefold: 61 pressings tracked, owned by 22 collectors.
About
Sparks are an American pop and rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1972 by brothers Ron (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals). The duo formed in 1968 under the name Halfnelson. Known for their quirky approach to songwriting, Sparks' music is often accompanied by intelligent, sophisticated, and acerbic lyrics, and an idiosyncratic, theatrical stage presence, typified in the contrast between Russell's animated, hyperactive frontman antics and Ron's deadpan scowling. They are also noted for Russell Mael's distinctive falsetto voice and Ron Mael's intricate and rhythmic keyboard playing style. While achieving chart success in various countries around the world including the.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Propaganda0:22
- A2At Home, At Work, At Play3:01
- A3Reinforcements3:46
- A4BC2:07
- A5Thanks But No Thanks4:04
- A6Don't Leave Me Alone With Her2:55
Side B
- B1Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth2:24
- B2Something For The Girl With Everything2:13
- B3Achoo3:25
- B4Who Don't Like Kids3:28
- B5Bon Voyage4:42
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Art Rock
- brittle
- whimsical
- art school
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Original UK release on pink-rimmed Island labels, a fully laminated sleeve, and black & white photo / lyrics card inner sleeve. Inner sleeve may or may not have 1 or 2 trimmed corners.
Month of release from Record Collector Magazine Nov 1994 p.99
Track durations not mentioned on record or sleeve. They are taken by timing.
Runouts are stamped, except for variant 3 side A which is stamped + etched.
For the other UK, pink-rimmed release - with different, etched runout matrix and without STERLING stamp, visit Propaganda (UK 1975) (opens in a new tab).
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Adrian FisherGUITAR
- Dinky DiamondDRUMS
- Ian HamptonBASS BASS GUITAR
- Ron MaelKEYBOARDS WRITTEN-BY, KEYBOARDS
- Russell MaelVOCALS
- Trevor WhiteGUITAR
22 collectors on Gatefold own this · 61 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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