Balls
Sparks · 2000
48 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
Eccentric melodies blend with playful lyrics, weaving a theatrical tapestry of art rock and pop sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- theatrical and playful moods
- quirky melodies for focus
- engaging storytelling through songs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek deep emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Balls' marked Sparks' first studio album after a seven-year hiatus since 'Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins'. At this point in their career, the duo had transitioned from their earlier glam rock roots into a more eclectic sound that incorporated electronica and contemporary pop influences. This album showcased their ability to adapt while maintaining their unique identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Devo· XTC
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Balls 4:23
- 2 More Than a Sex Machine 5:03
- 3 Scheherazade 4:28
- 4 Aeroflot 4:28
- 5 The Calm Before the Storm 4:03
- 6 How to Get Your Ass Kicked 4:18
- 7 Bullet Train 4:20
- 8 It’s a Knockoff 3:42
- 9 Irreplaceable 5:05
- 10 It’s Educational 4:01
- 11 The Angels 4:47
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