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Sparks seminal Kimono My House album was released on the 1st May 1974 on Island Records and is widely considered to be the groups commercial breakthrough and one of their most memorable outings.Met with widespread acclaim, Kimono My House would spawn the groups biggest UK single This Town Aint Big Enough For The Both Of Us which peaked at No.4 in the UK singles charts.Produced by Mervyn Muff Winwood and recorded in the UK with a venerable lineup of British musicians Martin Gordonbass, Adrian Fisherguitar and Norman Dinky Diamonddrums, the album slotted into the contemporary popularity of glam rock, situating itself stylistically within the experimental and electronically led auspices of the likes of Roxy Music and David Bowie circa 74.While the brotherhood of Ron and Russell is undoubtedly the driving force behind Sparks, their infallible backing band should certainly not be forgotten Kimono My House is undoubtedly one of the greatest albums to arise from the art rock scene of the 1970s. Ben Forrest Far OutPressed for the first time ever on a limited picture disc.Sparks seminal Propaganda album was released on the 11th November 1974, following up from their commercial breakthrough album Kimono My House.Propaganda peaked at number 9 in the UK album charts in 1975.Features the singles Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth Something For The Girl With Everything and AchooEnjoy this limited 50th Anniversary release as a virgin picture disc edition, featuring a reproduction of Monty Coles iconic album artwork titled Welcome On Board.Ah, the eternal problem of how to follow up the overnight success. It’s often the case that groups change their sound and image to keep up the commercial winning streak once they hit the big time, often at the expense of their original appeal. Sparks, however, are alaw unto themselves. Whatever acclaim was brought by Kimono My House appears to have been ignored by the Mael brothers, who instead solidified the style of demented, sinister pop songs that the band pioneered. Thom Allot