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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

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