Archive for April, 2006
Sparks: Hello Young Lovers
In The Red Records, 2006
A metaphor is a breath of fresh air
A turn-on, an aphrodisiac
- Sparks, “Metaphor”
Of all the bands that I consider perennial favourites, Sparks hold the remarkable (and unequalled) position of The Band Who I Most Enjoy Liking. An essay I read recently, written around the time of Sparks’ last album (Lil’ Beethoven) encapsulates just what it is that is so steadfastly appealing about them: they are one of the most joyous bands ever.
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It must strain you to be cast down so far from your Father’s house.
How easy things would be if we could all exist within the insular worlds of our fandoms, where everything is puppies and chocolate and we are gleefully oblivious to anything but gushing admiration for our dearly beloved.
Unfortunately, “media” outlets like Pitchfork do tend to pierce through these blissful bubbles, and I can’t help but think their name choice is more than coincidental. Yes, yes, I’m well aware that you can’t keep picking at the scab or it won’t heal, but I never said I wasn’t a masochist.
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