Label: FRIDAY MUSIC TWO
Vinyl Release Date: 02/14/2025
Original Release Date: 05/24/1905
Variant: Limited Edition Turqouise Vinyl LP

Originally Sparks were known as Halfnelson, formed in Los Angeles by brother Russell andRon Mael. Their initial demo tapes got to the attention of Todd Rundgren who was makingrecords for Bearsville Records and he was so intrigued with the band, as their sound was likenothing being offered then or even now. It wasnt the very first band I discovered, but it wasthe most unusual thing I ever discovered.

Initially released as Halfnelson, the bands name changed to Sparks as well as the albumcover artwork, and their status grew as the first album soon became an undergroundsuccess with their debut single Wonder Girl.

For over five decades, Russell and Ron have maintained an amazing career that continues toattract new fans every day, Their concerts sell out all over the world and their catalog ofalbums is legendary.

Their early Bearsville albums have been fairly vacant over the years on Lp, therefore, we are very pleased to revisit their stellar debut Sparks on striking turquoise colored vinyl.

Produced by Todd Rundgren and mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso (Todd Rundgren/David Bowie) from the original Bearsville recordings, the Sparks album will
become a much long sought after re-release for old and new fans alike.

Tracklist:
1. Wonder Girl
2. Fa La Fa Lee
3. Roger
4. High C
5. Fletcher Honorama
6. Simple Ballet
7. Slowboat
8. Biology 2
9. Saccharin And The War
10. Big Bands
11. (No More) Mr. Nice Guys