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Whomp That Sucker

by Sparks

Released: July 03, 1981

Rock, new wave

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

*Whomp That Sucker* is the tenth album by the American rock band Sparks, released in 1981. Whomp That Sucker features a mix of rock and new wave influences and is known for its energetic and eclectic sound. Whomp That Sucker was released in 1981 by various record labels, including RCA in the US, Underdog in France, Ariola/Oasis in Germany, and Why-Fi Records in the UK.

Inside the Recording

This album continued the band's exploration of new musical styles following their earlier collaborations with producers like Giorgio Moroder.

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Interesting Facts

The album faced mixed success, struggling in the…

The album faced mixed success, struggling in the UK but performing relatively well in France, partly due to the popularity of their 1980 hit When I'm with You.

The singles from the album included Tips for…

The singles from the album included Tips for Teens and Funny Face.

In France, Funny Face was promoted as the…

In France, Funny Face was promoted as the lead single, while in the UK, Tips for Teens was the primary single, with Don't Shoot Me as its B-side.

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Reception

In the US, Whomp That Sucker reached #182 on the Billboard 200, marking their first chart entry there since Indiscreet.

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The Complete Album Story

*Whomp That Sucker* is the tenth album by the American rock band Sparks, released in 1981. This album continued the band's exploration of new musical styles following their earlier collaborations with producers like Giorgio Moroder. Whomp That Sucker features a mix of rock and new wave influences and is known for its energetic and eclectic sound.

Whomp That Sucker was released in 1981 by various record labels, including RCA in the US, Underdog in France, Ariola/Oasis in Germany, and Why-Fi Records in the UK. The album faced mixed success, struggling in the UK but performing relatively well in France, partly due to the popularity of their 1980 hit When I'm with You.

In the US, Whomp That Sucker reached #182 on the Billboard 200, marking their first chart entry there since Indiscreet.

The singles from the album included Tips for Teens and Funny Face. In France, Funny Face was promoted as the lead single, while in the UK, Tips for Teens was the primary single, with Don't Shoot Me as its B-side.