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Lil’ Beethoven
Pop · 2002 · 9 tracks

Lil’ Beethoven

Sparks

A radical pivot to orchestral minimalism. Hypnotic vocal loops and grand piano arrangements replace traditional drums, creating a witty, theatrical pop masterpiece.

October 14, 2002 · Lil' Beethoven Records

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A high-concept, theatrical exploration of repetition and wit that feels both grand and intensely intimate.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
The Rhythm Thief
5:19
02
How Do I Get to Carnegie Hall?
3:50
03
What Are All These Bands So Angry About?
3:33
04
I Married Myself
4:59
05
Ride ’em Cowboy
4:21
06
My Baby’s Taking Me Home
4:43
07
Your Call’s Very Important to Us. Please Hold.
4:12
08
Ugly Guys With Beautiful Girls
7:08
09
Suburban Homeboy
2:59
Moments Worth Waiting For
The relentless, rhythmic repetition of the title phrase in My Baby's Taking Me Home until it transforms from a sentiment into a physical texture.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Lil’ Beethoven sound next to the rest of Sparks's catalogue?

Cathedral+4.0σ

Cathedral saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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