tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post3426201103252801073..comments2024-03-29T09:29:27.372+00:00Comments on Unthought of, though, somehow: Finally, 43 Years Later - Sparks in ConcertThe Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-53174066201457522842018-01-30T22:17:01.536+00:002018-01-30T22:17:01.536+00:00Wonderful review....the joy and happiness of the o...Wonderful review....the joy and happiness of the occasion are so obvious from your words.<br /><br />I loved 'This Town' and 'Amateur Hour' and think the latter, in particular has aged spectacularly well. Never ever imagined they would still be going so strong all these years later.<br /><br />Oh and the FFS collaboration, and live shows, were immense fun too.JChttp://www.thenewvinylvillain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-61588017805332902372017-10-08T09:34:39.129+01:002017-10-08T09:34:39.129+01:00Glad you finally got to see the band live and even...Glad you finally got to see the band live and even better than it was a joyous experience! I tried the new Sparks LP based on the praise in the press, I just couldn't get into it at all. Similar to your wife's reaction, I found it unbearable to listen to. That said, I do enjoy a few of their older songs, so think I'll stick to those. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-16004361571763628322017-09-22T19:00:16.420+01:002017-09-22T19:00:16.420+01:00I'd go see Sparks if they played within a 5 mi...I'd go see Sparks if they played within a 5 mile radius of me and the tickets were under £30. If that sounds like too many conditions, it's pretty much the same criteria I apply to all gigs these days, Bruce excepted. <br /><br />I agree that This Town... is unlike any other pop song ever written, but I always loved it for that.Rolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02103804480646939038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-61923435007149097282017-09-21T21:51:05.538+01:002017-09-21T21:51:05.538+01:0050%.50%.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140350486850944468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-723301267893942092017-09-21T21:50:36.949+01:002017-09-21T21:50:36.949+01:00%0% of the people in this hotel room like the hipp...%0% of the people in this hotel room like the hippopotamus song!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140350486850944468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-24359099161651149812017-09-21T09:32:24.686+01:002017-09-21T09:32:24.686+01:00Alyson. As Ron has aged, he's undoubtedly grow...Alyson. As Ron has aged, he's undoubtedly grown into his chosen look.The Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-81574114221080383582017-09-21T09:14:13.264+01:002017-09-21T09:14:13.264+01:00Gosh 43 years on - Who would have thought back the...Gosh 43 years on - Who would have thought back then they would still be going. Glad you enjoyed it so much. As for Ron - Now that was/is a look!Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671033552961486737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-11628308563170183882017-09-21T09:02:43.141+01:002017-09-21T09:02:43.141+01:00TheRobster. Hopefully, if the album continues to s...TheRobster. Hopefully, if the album continues to sell well, the band will return for more dates and they'll head out in your direction.<br /><br />Charity Chic. If you only knew how long it took me to stop laughing after reading your comment!<br /><br />Brian. It's well worth tracking down - it's very good indeed.<br /><br />Echorich. I agree, it's almost as if they've rediscovered their core sound. Enjoy the show!The Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-78119966649412447122017-09-21T03:48:29.243+01:002017-09-21T03:48:29.243+01:00I'll see them in London a week from now and I ...I'll see them in London a week from now and I can't wait. It has been too many decades and by all accounts this will be one to remember. <br />The new album is kind of unbelievable in how strong it is and how "Sparksian" their sound remains. Echorichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853063796135973187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-21651804821119014322017-09-20T21:19:06.625+01:002017-09-20T21:19:06.625+01:00Your review is a smile as well. Happy to hear the ...Your review is a smile as well. Happy to hear the new album sits so well with the rest of the band's stellar discography. It's on the (lengthy) list.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-55510618761413947932017-09-20T19:05:50.245+01:002017-09-20T19:05:50.245+01:00I take it your good lady didn't join you?I take it your good lady didn't join you?Charity Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12049726176497694026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-42922530369519597742017-09-20T07:50:55.311+01:002017-09-20T07:50:55.311+01:00I've only listened to the new album once throu...I've only listened to the new album once through so far but can concur with what you say. It's a most enjoyable listen. MrsRobster and I have become belated fans of Sparks and would definitely go to see them if they came anywhere near our neck of the woods. Alas, they're not...TheRobsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18277941961790844321noreply@blogger.com