Sparks - Sparks (Halfnelson) (1972) [Full Album]

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Sparks, originally titled Halfnelson (with original album cover on Side two of this video), is the debut album by the Los Angeles rock band Sparks. The album was first released as Halfnelson, the band's original name, in January 1972 on Bearsville Records and was produced by Todd Rundgren. Upon rebranding as Sparks, the album was reissued later that year under the group’s new name.

Tracklist:
Side one
1. "Wonder Girl" 0:00
2. "Fa La Fa Lee" 2:19
3. "Roger" 5:11
4. "High C" 7:49
5. "Fletcher Honorama" 10:55
6. "Simple Ballet"
Side two
7. "Slowboat" 18:55
8. "Biology 2"
9. "Saccharin and the War"
10. "Big Bands" 29:47
11. "(No More) Mr. Nice Guys" 34:05

Personnel
Halfnelson/Sparks
Russell Mael - vocals
Ron Mael - keyboards, piano, organ
Earle Mankey - guitar, lead vocal on "Biology 2"
Jim Mankey - bass guitar
Harley Feinstein - drums

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