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Interior Design

Sparks · 1988

67 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock

A playful blend of synth-pop and art rock, capturing the whimsical essence of late '80s experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful exploration of whimsical themes
  • steady progression with surprising twists
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • varied rhythms for dynamic listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, immediate gratification
  • dislike playful and experimental sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1988, 'Interior Design' marked Sparks' ninth studio album during a phase where the band was navigating their sound through various genres. Following their previous album 'Angst in My Pants' (1982), they were exploring more electronic elements while maintaining their signature wit and lyrical eccentricity.
Stylistic neighbors
They Might Be Giants· Devo· XTC

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 So Important 4:33
  • 2 Just Got Back From Heaven 4:09
  • 3 Lots of Reasons 3:47
  • 4 You Got a Hold of My Heart 4:58
  • 5 Love-O-Rama 4:44
  • 6 The Toughest Girl in Town 4:16
  • 7 Let’s Make Love 4:45
  • 8 Stop Me If You’ve Heard This Before 3:41
  • 9 A Walk Down Memory Lane 4:53
  • 10 Madonna 4:38
  • 11 Madonna (French version) 4:39
  • 12 Madonna (German version) 4:38
  • 13 Madonna (Spanish version) 4:38
  • 14 The Big Brass Ring 2:20
  • 15 So Important (Extremely Important Remix) 7:02

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