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Indiscreet (Sparks album)

by Sparks

Released: October 10, 1975

Glam rock, art pop, power pop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

It marked a departure from their previous glam rock sound as heard on albums like "Kimono My House" and "Propaganda." Instead, "Indiscreet" leaned heavily into theatrical elements, incorporating orchestral arrangements and drawing inspiration from genres such as jazz, big band, swing, vaudeville, and classical music. Overall, "Indiscreet" stands as a pivotal album for Sparks, showcasing their evolution and willingness to push musical boundaries while maintaining their distinctive and theatrical style. "Indiscreet" is the fifth album by the band Sparks, released in 1975.

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Produced by Tony Visconti, who had previously worked with the band on their earlier albums, "Indiscreet" showcases Sparks' eclectic musical influences and their willingness to experiment with different styles and arrangements. Years later, Sparks reunited with Tony Visconti in 1997 to collaborate on several tracks for their retrospective album "Plagiarism," demonstrating the enduring creative partnership between the band and the producer.

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This album's expansive musical palette contributed to its…

This album's expansive musical palette contributed to its distinctiveness within the band's discography.

One notable track from "Indiscreet," "How Are You…

One notable track from "Indiscreet," "How Are You Getting Home?," was featured in Leos Carax's film "Holy Motors," further cementing Sparks' influence and enduring relevance in both music and cinema.

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"Indiscreet" is the fifth album by the band Sparks, released in 1975. It marked a departure from their previous glam rock sound as heard on albums like "Kimono My House" and "Propaganda." Instead, "Indiscreet" leaned heavily into theatrical elements, incorporating orchestral arrangements and drawing inspiration from genres such as jazz, big band, swing, vaudeville, and classical music.

Produced by Tony Visconti, who had previously worked with the band on their earlier albums, "Indiscreet" showcases Sparks' eclectic musical influences and their willingness to experiment with different styles and arrangements. This album's expansive musical palette contributed to its distinctiveness within the band's discography.

Years later, Sparks reunited with Tony Visconti in 1997 to collaborate on several tracks for their retrospective album "Plagiarism," demonstrating the enduring creative partnership between the band and the producer.

One notable track from "Indiscreet," "How Are You Getting Home?," was featured in Leos Carax's film "Holy Motors," further cementing Sparks' influence and enduring relevance in both music and cinema.

Overall, "Indiscreet" stands as a pivotal album for Sparks, showcasing their evolution and willingness to push musical boundaries while maintaining their distinctive and theatrical style.