Name: The Island Years
Brand: Sparks

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4735911

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-11-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602547359117

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Total Cap

5 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Sparks

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Island

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Brothers Ron and Russell Mael from Los Angeles, USA have been making diverse music since 1969 under various incarnations of Sparks. In 1979 they ditched the guitars and keyboards of glam geek rock and started working with Italian producer Giorgio Moroder, beginning a love affair with electronic music.
Since then they have collaborated with a variety of artists including Finitribe, Les Rita Mitsouko, Erasure, Faith No More and Franz Ferdinand. Their innovative approach to music has earned them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim throughout their career.
With their unique blend of genres and unmistakable style, Sparks continue to push boundaries in the world of music. Whether it's through their captivating live performances or their thought-provoking lyrics, this iconic duo remains an influential force in the industry.

Meticulously curated box sets featuring exceptional audio quality, stunning visuals, and exclusive bonus content. Explore genres, eras, and artists to find the perfect addition to your collection.

Box Sets

'The Island Years' is a 5 LP box set containing all four albums Sparks recorded for the Island record label between 1974 and 1976. Quite simply 'Kimono My House', 'Propaganda', 'Indiscreet' and 'Big Beat' represents one of the most exciting, inventive and witty musical sequences of the decade while across the set can be found classic, era-defining singles like 'This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us', 'Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth', 'Get In The Swing' and 'Looks Looks Looks'. But that's not all: the fifth LP in the box rounds up all of the band's Island B-sides from the period, most of which have never previously been available on vinyl album, while the tracks 'Looks Aren't Everything' and 'Intrusion Confusion' are making their debut on an album in any format. The set comes pressed on 180 Gram vinyl and includes a free download code to get all of the music for free on MP3.

The Island Years

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