Terminal Jive
Sparks · 1980
36 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
A fusion of disco rhythms and art rock sensibilities with a playful, ironic edge.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- playful, ironic listening experience
- contagious grooves for dancing
- immersive mid-tempo exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Terminal Jive' was released in January 1980, Sparks was transitioning from their early glam rock style towards a more synthesized sound. This album came after the commercial success of 'No. 1 in Heaven' (1979), marking a continued evolution in their approach to pop music. The band was exploring new sonic territories while maintaining their distinctive lyrical wit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Devo· XTC
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When I’m With You 5:48
- 2 Just Because You Love Me 4:38
- 3 Rock ’n’ Roll People in a Disco World 4:47
- 4 When I’m With You (instrumental) 3:47
- 5 Young Girls 4:51
- 6 Noisy Boys 3:56
- 7 Stereo 4:01
- 8 The Greatest Show on Earth 4:18
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