Two Hands, One Mouth: Live in Europe
Sparks · 2013
86 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
An eclectic blend of theatricality and wit, Sparks' live performance radiates energy through artful arrangements and sharp lyrics.
Why this album works
This live album is significant for highlighting Sparks' enduring legacy within the alternative rock scene while appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners. It received positive reviews for its inventive arrangements and engaging performance style, reinforcing their influence on subsequent artists in the glam rock and art pop genres.
- Career context
- By the time 'Two Hands, One Mouth: Live in Europe' was released in 2013, Sparks had already established themselves as avant-garde pop icons with a career spanning over four decades. This album came after their critically acclaimed studio work, showcasing their unique sound in an intimate live setting, emphasizing their lyrical prowess and stage presence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· Moby· Green Day· Beck· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sparks Overture 3:24
- 2 Hospitality on Parade 4:13
- 3 Metaphore 4:20
- 4 Propaganda 0:24
- 5 At Home, at Work, at Play 3:18
- 6 Sherlock Holmes 3:33
- 7 Good Morning 3:48
- 8 Under the Table With Her 3:06
- 9 My Baby’s Taking Me Home 5:10
- 10 Singing in the Shower 3:26
- 11 The Wedding of Jacqueline Kennedy to Russell Mael 1:46
- 12 Excerpts From the Seduction of Ingmar Bergman 6:45
- 13 Dick Around 2:45
- 14 Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth Standout 2:16
- 15 This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us Standout 3:09
- 16 The Rhythm Thief 4:17
- 17 Suburban Homeboy 3:56
- 18 When Do I Get to Sing ‘My Way’ 6:01
Disc 2
- 1 The Number One Song in Heaven Standout 7:01
- 2 Beat the Clock 7:17
- 3 Two Hands One Mouth 6:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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