In Outer Space [1998 Reissue] (CD)


Sparks

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Amoeba Review

Tiffany Anders 07/28/2010

In Outer Space is often considered to be the eccentric duo Sparks most commercial album, and it does indeed strike one that way, particularly on the opening track, “Cool Places,” a duet with Go-Go's member Jane Wiedlin. The track would be their first-ever song to chart in the top 50 in the US. But while this album most certainly has mass appeal with its synth-disco grooves and ear-pleasing melodies, it is not without Sparks’ genius and skewed vision on the world. The lyrical content cheekily expresses the life of a misfit, particularly on tracks like “Popularity” and the hilarious “I Wish I Looked A Little Better.” Other toe-tapping numbers include the quintessential 80s tune “All You Ever Think About Is Sex” and the lyrically amazing “Rockin’ Girls,” which contains the fan-favorite line, “You're the only girl I've ever met who hates ‘Hey Jude.’” While fans were mixed about the album upon its release in 1983, it holds up phenomenally well. While slick in presentation, if you peel back the layers, you will hear the amazing genius of this truly unique group. Read More


Track Listing



Disc 1 Titles
Artist
Length
1.
Cool Places 		Sparks , Jane Wiedlin 03:23
2.
Popularity 		Sparks 03:53
3.
Prayin' For A Party 		Sparks 03:02
4.
All You Ever Think About Is Sex 		Sparks 04:10
5.
Please, Baby, Please 		Sparks 03:42
6.
Rockin' Girls 		Sparks 04:50
7.
I Wish I Looked A Little Better 		Sparks 02:58
8.
Lucky Me, Lucky You 		Sparks 03:24
9.
A Fun Bunch of Guys from Outer Space 		Sparks 04:02
10.
Dance Godammit 		Sparks 03:29

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