Description
Musical mavericks Sparks Californian brothers Ron and Russell Mael ndash will release their 22nd studio album lsquoHippopotamusrsquo in 2017.Described as ldquothe smartest, most consistently evolving band in the history of rockrdquo, and internationally acclaimed as pop pioneers, Sparks are namechecked as a major influence on musicians as varied as Morrissey, Bjork, The Ramones, Faith No More, Sonic Youth, and Nirvana.Sparksrsquo music has always been innovative and instantly identifiable. Recorded in Los Angeles, lsquoHippopotamusrsquo sees them take the pop form, shake it up, and create an album that is adventurous, fresh and idiosyncratically lsquoSparksrsquo.The release will be accompanied by a World Tour. Sparks Heavyweight-LP is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £20