A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip
Sparks · 2020
54 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and synth-pop, layered with introspective lyrics and playful melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful melodies with introspective lyrics
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- for thoughtful afternoon listening
- kaleidoscopic soundscape exploration
- engaging narrative throughout the album
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 15, 2020, 'A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip' marks Sparks' 25th studio album and their first since a five-year hiatus following 'Hippopotamus' (2017). At this point in their career, the band continued to explore their eclectic style while also engaging contemporary themes with their characteristic wit and whimsy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Devo· XTC
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All That 4:45
- 2 I'm Toast 3:32
- 3 Lawnmower 3:39
- 4 Sainthood Is Not in Your Future 4:13
- 5 Pacific Standard Time 4:23
- 6 Stravinsky's Only Hit 4:10
- 7 Left Out in the Cold 4:18
- 8 Self-Effacing 3:42
- 9 One for the Ages 3:49
- 10 Onomato Pia 2:52
- 11 iPhone 4:01
- 12 The Existential Threat 3:24
- 13 Nothing Travels Faster Than the Speed of Light 4:26
- 14 Please Don't Fuck Up My World 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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