Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins marked Sparks’ bold return in 1994, introducing their adventurous blend of electronic and pop stylings after a six-year hiatus. This celebrated 16th studio album saw the legendary duo embracing techno and Eurobeat influences, propelling them to fresh acclaim, particularly in Germany. Produced at Sparks Studio in Los Angeles, it captures the band’s inventive spirit and sharp wit in full force.
This deluxe edition offers fans and collectors a fully remastered experience of the original album, pairing Sparks’ infectious melodies with a burst of vibrant, contemporary sound. With bonus material including unreleased tracks, remixes, and B-sides, this release delivers an even deeper dive into the band’s dynamic musical world. An essential piece for anyone fascinated by Sparks’ unique evolution and influence on pop and electronic music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: BMG
- Genre: Electronic, Pop
- Release Date: 11/15/2019
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TRACKS
A1. Gratuitous Sax
A2. When Do I Get To Sing "My Way"
A3. (When I Kiss You) I Hear Charlie Parker Playing
A4. Frankly, Scarlett, I Don't Give A Damn
A5. I Thought I Told You To Wait In The Car
A6. Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil
B1. Now That I Own The BBC
B2. Tsui Hark
B3. The Ghost Of Liberace
B4. Let's Go Surfing
B5. Senseless Violins
CD1-1. National Crime Awareness Week (Complete Psycho)
CD1-2. When Do It Get To Sing "My Way" (The Grid Radio Edit)
CD1-3. (When I Kiss You) I Hear Charlie Parker Playing (Bernard Butler's Fashionable World Of Fashion Mix)
CD1-4. Now That I Own The BBC (Live Acoustic Version)
CD1-5. When Do I Get To Sing "My Way" (Vince Clarke Remix)
CD1-6. She's An Anchorman
CD1-7. Little Drummer Boy
CD1-8. Beat The Clock (Live In Concert)
CD1-9. National Crime Awareness Week (13 Minutes In Heaven)
CD1-10. When Do I Get To Sing "My Way" (Sticks & Stones Remix)
CD1-11. (When I Kiss You) I Hear Charlie Parker Playing (The Beatmasters' Full-Blown Dub)
CD1-12. Now That I Own The BBC (Motiv 8 Extended Vocal Mix)
CD1-13. When Do I Get To Sing "My Way" (Pro-Gress Mix)
CD1-14. National Crime Awareness Week (The Janet Leigh Mix)
CD2-1. Where Did I Leave My Halo?
CD2-2. She's Beautiful (So What)
CD2-3. Mid-Atlantic
CD2-4. The Farmer's Daughter
CD2-5. This Angry Young Man (Ain't Angry No More)
CD2-6. Bob Hope
CD2-7. She's An Anchorman
CD2-8. Love Can Conquer All
CD2-9. That's What I Call Paradise
CD2-10. This Angry Young Man (Ain't Angry No More) (Ron Vocal Version)
CD2-11. Mid-Atlantic (Ron Vocal Version)
CD2-12. That's Entertainment
CD2-13. Katharine Hepburn
CD2-14. Titanic
CD2-15. Othello
CD2-16. Holiday
CD2-17. Boris The Spider
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