Released 50 years ago
Big Beat
Sparks · 1976
42 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
A vibrant fusion of glam rock and disco beats, layered with witty lyrics and catchy melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- catchy melodies for distraction
- short, engaging listening bursts
- lighthearted exploration of themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Big Beat' was released in 1976, Sparks had already established themselves with their previous album 'Indiscreet'. This marked a transition as they embraced a more mainstream sound while retaining their eccentricity, positioning them for broader appeal in the evolving landscape of rock and pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Devo· XTC
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Big Boy 3:32
- 2 I Want to Be Like Everybody Else 2:58
- 3 Nothing to Do 3:10
- 4 I Bought the Mississippi River 2:31
- 5 Fill-Er-Up 2:20
- 6 Everybody’s Stupid 3:41
- 7 Throw Her Away (And Get a New One) 3:12
- 8 Confusion 3:28
- 9 Screwed Up 4:21
- 10 White Women 3:25
- 11 I Like Girls 2:59
- 12 Tearing the Place Apart 3:37
- 13 Gone With the Wind 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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