Sparks - Kimono My House

Title: Kimono My House Artist: Sparks Release Date: 1974 Re-Released On: 5/26/2009 Label: Universal Distribution, Polygram, Universal International Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 4988005289070, 4988005561275, 667341979428, 731452403421, 0731452403421, 016253704411, 766488172522, 821838448525 Genre: Rock Styles: Glam Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Proto-Punk Moods: Theatrical, Whimsical, Witty, Wry, Campy, Fun, Humorous, Ironic, Irreverent, Playful, Quirky, Stylish, Carefree, Energetic, Gleeful, Party/Celebratory, Silly Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 11 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us
2. Amateur Hour
3. Falling in Love With Myself Again
4. Here in Heaven
5. Thank God It's Not Christmas
6. Hasta Mañana, Monsieur
7. Talent Is an Asset
8. Complaints
9. In My Familiy
10. Equator
11. Barbecutie [*]
12. Lost and Found [*]

Year Type Label Catalog # 2009 CD Universal Distribution 94098 2006 CD Universal Distribution 5240342 2002 CD Universal International 9117 2002 CD Universal International 9117 1999 CD Polygram 524034

Kimono My House [Bonus Tracks]

Arguably one of Sparks' best albums, 1974's Kimono My House finds the brothers Mael (Ron wrote most the songs and played keyboards, while Russell was the singing frontman) ingeniously playing their guitar- and keyboard-heavy pop mix on 12 consistently fine tracks. Adding a touch of bubblegum, and even some of Zappa's own song-centric experimentalism to the menu, the Maels spruce up a sleazy Sunset Strip with a bevy of Broadway-worthy performances here: as the band expertly revs up the glam rock-meets-Andrew Lloyd Webber backdrops, Russell sends things into space with his operatic vocals and ever-clever lyrics. And besides two of their breakthrough hits (the English chart-toppers "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us" and "Amateur Hour"), the album features one of their often-overlooked stunners, "Here in Heaven." Essential. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide

Name Credits Adrian Fisher Guitar, Group Member Bill Price Mixdown Engineer, Mixing Engineer Bob Bowkett Artwork Karl Stoecker Photography Martin Gordon Bass, Group Member Muff Winwood Producer Nicholas Deville Concept, Art Direction, Artwork, Cover Art Concept Norman "Dinky" Diamond Group Member, Drums Richard Digby-Smith Engineer Ron Mael Vocals, Artwork, Group Member, Cover Art Concept, Keyboards, Concept Russell Mael Group Member, Vocals Tony Platt Engineer