Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat
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| Studio album by Sparks | |||||
| Released | 1984 | ||||
| Recorded | Oasis Studios, Los Angeles, California [1] | ||||
| Genre | Rock | ||||
| Length | 38:58 | ||||
| Label | Atlantic Records 7 80160-1 |
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| Producer | Ian Little | ||||
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Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat is the thirteenth album by Sparks. Released in 1984, it wasn't very well received and failed to capitalise on the commercial success of their 1983 album In Outer Space.
The album developed the light synthpop sound of In Outer Space but with a slightly darker lyrics revolving around Ron Maels favourite subject matter: relationships. Overall, Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat has better material than In Outer Space, less personality and only a few outstanding tracks. Perhaps tiring of unrewarded cleverness, the album's most durable effort is "With All My Might," a syrupy ballad distinguished by its plain-spoken emotionalism. [2]
"With All My Might", "Pretending To Be Drunk" and "Progress" were released as singles. The latter pair were remixed and extended for club play.
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[edit] Track listing
Side one
- "Pulling Rabbits Out Of A Hat" - 4:07
- "Love Scenes" - 4:20
- "Pretending To Be Drunk" - 3:38
- "Progress" - 4:43
- "With All My Might" - 4:06
Side two
- "Sparks In The Dark (Part One)" - 0:28
- "Everybody Move" - 2:58
- "A Song That Sings Itself" - 4:29
- "Sisters" - 3:53
- "Kiss Me Quick" - 4:07
- "Sparks In The Dark (Part Two)" - 2:58
- Written by Ron Mael and Russell Mael.
[edit] Personnel
- Leslie Bohem - Bass, Backing Vocals
- David Kendrick - Drums
- Bob Haag - Guitar, Synthesizer, Backing Vocals
- Ron Mael - Synthesizers: Roland Jp-8, Yamaha Dx-7, Fairlight
- Russell Mael - Vocals
- John Thomas - Keyboards
- Producer - Ian Little
- Mixed by - Brian Reeves, Dave Bianco, Mick Guzauski
- Engineer - Steve Bates
[edit] Chart Positions
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart | Position |
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| 1979 | "With All My Might" | US Hot Dance Club Play | 28 |
[edit] References
- ^ Sparks - Pulling Rabbits Out Of A Hat
- ^ http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=sparks Ira Robbins at Trouser Press "The equally inconclusive Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat, produced by Ian Little, has better material, less personality and only a few outstanding tracks. Perhaps tiring of unrewarded cleverness, the album's most durable effort is "With All My Might," a syrupy ballad distinguished by its plainspoken emotionalism."
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