| Details / Tracklist: |
 01. "The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte" 02. "Veronica Lake" 03. "Nothing Is As Good As They Say It Is" 04. "Escalator" 05. "The Mona Lisa's Packing, Leaving Late Tonight" 06. "You Were Meant For Me" 07. "Not That Well-Defined" 08. "We Go Dancing" 09. "When You Leave" 10. "Take Me For A Ride" 11. "It's Sunny Today" 12. "A Love Story" 13. "It Doesn't Have To Be That Way" 14. "Gee, That Was Fun"
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| Description: | Girl Is Crying In Her Latte by Sparks, released 26 May 2023, includes the following tracks: "Nothing Is As Good As They Say It Is", "The Mona Lisa's Packing, Leaving Late Tonight", "Not That Well-Defined", "When You Leave" and more.
This version of Girl Is Crying In Her Latte comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - .. LATTE2023 release, the 26th album from brothers Ron and Russell Mael. The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte marks the band's return to Island Records for the release, nearly 50 years after their breakthrough on the label. The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte is a modern masterpiece. For the uninitiated, Sparks are an art pop duo comprised of brothers Ron and Russell Mael. Their influence on pop music cannot be overstated, having inspired everyone from Queen to Bjork. In Edgar Wright's Sparks documentary, super-producer Jack Antonoff states, "all pop music is re-arranged Sparks."Released in a 4-panel digisleeve.
Includes a 12-page booklet with lyrics.
Sticker on the front: "The critically acclaimed Band's spectacular new masterpiece".
Sticker on the back: Made in Czech Republic
"The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte" on CD is a striking late-career statement from the art-pop duo Sparks, released by Island. Across the album, Ron and Russell Mael combine angular synth-pop, theatrical vocals and witty, literate lyrics into songs that are both immediate and subtly complex. The production is crisp and contemporary, yet unmistakably Sparks: driving electronics, sharp rhythmic turns, and melodies that twist between melancholy and playful irony. Lyrically, the record explores alienation, modern obsessions and everyday absurdities, always delivered with the band's trademark mixture of deadpan humor and emotional undercurrent. This CD edition offers the complete album in high sound quality, ideal for listeners who want to experience the detailed arrangements and vocal nuances in full.
The artist behind this work, Sparks, are pioneers of inventive pop music, active since the early 1970s. Fronted by Russell Mael's distinctive falsetto and Ron Mael's idiosyncratic songwriting and keyboards, they have influenced generations of musicians with albums like "Kimono My House", "Propaganda" and the enduring hit "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us". Over five decades, the band has continually reinvented itself, from glam-rock and synth-pop to orchestral collaborations and film projects, cultivating a devoted international following and critical acclaim for their originality and longevity.
The CD is released under the Island label, a manufacturer and imprint known for its long tradition in innovative and genre-defining music. Island has been home to many important artists across rock, pop and beyond, building a reputation for quality productions, careful artist development and a catalog that has helped shape modern popular music. With "The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte", Island once again underlines its role as a platform for distinctive, boundary-pushing artists and delivers a high-quality physical edition for collectors and fans of Sparks' singular vision.
This release is aimed at listeners who appreciate sophisticated pop with character: sharp songwriting, strong hooks, and a sense of drama and wit that rewards repeated listening. As a physical CD, it also appeals to fans who value tangible editions, liner notes and album-oriented listening, making it a notable entry in Sparks' extensive discography and in Island's contemporary roster. |
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| No. of tracks: |
14 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
5508977 |
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