Squeezing Out Sparks
Graham Parker · 1979
34 min · 10 tracks · new wave · pub rock
A sharp and witty blend of pub rock and new wave, driven by incisive lyrics and catchy melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sharp wit and clever lyrics
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slower, more atmospheric sounds
- want extended musical explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Squeezing Out Sparks' was released in January 1979, Graham Parker had already established himself in the UK music scene with his previous albums. This was his third studio album and marked a significant point in his career as it showcased a more refined sound that would resonate with the burgeoning new wave movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Costello· Joe Jackson· Nick Lowe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Discovering Japan 3:28
- 2 Local Girls 3:37
- 3 Nobody Hurts You 3:39
- 4 You Can’t Be Too Strong 3:18
- 5 Passion Is No Ordinary Word 4:27
- 6 Saturday Nite Is Dead 3:17
- 7 Love Gets You Twisted 3:03
- 8 Protection 3:54
- 9 Waiting for the UFO’s 3:07
- 10 Don’t Get Excited 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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