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Music That You Can Dance To
Pop · 1986 · 8 tracks

Music That You Can Dance To

Sparks

High-octane 1986 synth-pop driven by aggressive sequencers and Russell Mael's soaring falsetto. A satirical, neon-lit celebration of dance culture and consumerism.

1986 · Curb Records

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A high-energy, satirical rush that feels like a neon-lit night in a city that never sleeps.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
01
Music That You Can Dance To
4:25
02
Rosebud
4:41
03
Fingertips
4:23
04
Armies of the Night
5:18
05
The Scene
6:15
06
Shopping Mall of Love
3:17
07
Modesty Plays (new version)
4:01
08
Let’s Get Funky
6:07
Moments Worth Listening For
The relentless, driving title track where the drums feel like they are physically pushing you toward the dance floor.
The bizarre, deadpan spoken-word delivery on 'Shopping Mall of Love' that contrasts sharply with the high-energy synth backing.
The operatic, soaring vocal climax of 'Rosebud' that feels both deeply sincere and wonderfully ridiculous.
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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 Music That You Can Dance To sound next to the rest of Sparks's catalogue?

Energetic+2.2σ

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

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