Interior Design
Sparks · 1988
67 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
A playful blend of synth-pop and art rock, capturing the whimsical essence of late '80s experimentation.
Interior Design is an album by Sparks, released in 1988. A playful blend of synth-pop and art rock, capturing the whimsical essence of late '80s experimentation. 'Interior Design' is notable for its critical reception, particularly for tracks like 'So Important,' which received airplay on alternative radio stations. The album's eclectic style contributed to Sparks' enduring influence on subsequent synth-pop and art rock artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Interior Design sound like?
A playful blend of synth-pop and art rock, capturing the whimsical essence of late '80s experimentation. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes Interior Design by Sparks notable?
'Interior Design' is notable for its critical reception, particularly for tracks like 'So Important,' which received airplay on alternative radio stations. The album's eclectic style contributed to Sparks' enduring influence on subsequent synth-pop and art rock artists. Released in January 1988, 'Interior Design' marked Sparks' ninth studio album during a phase where the band was navigating their sound through various genres. Following their previous album 'Angst in My Pants' (1982), they were exploring more electronic elements while maintaining their signature wit and lyrical eccentricity.
How many songs are on Interior Design?
Interior Design has 15 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So Important Standout 4:33
- 2 Just Got Back From Heaven Standout 4:09
- 3 Lots of Reasons 3:47
- 4 You Got a Hold of My Heart 4:58
- 5 Love-O-Rama Standout 4:44
- 6 The Toughest Girl in Town 4:16
- 7 Let’s Make Love 4:45
- 8 Stop Me If You’ve Heard This Before 3:41
- 9 A Walk Down Memory Lane 4:53
- 10 Madonna 4:38
- 11 Madonna (French version) 4:39
- 12 Madonna (German version) 4:38
- 13 Madonna (Spanish version) 4:38
- 14 The Big Brass Ring 2:20
- 15 So Important (Extremely Important Remix) 7:02
Release Date
January 1, 1988
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
67 min 41 sec
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