The Sparks Brothers

 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Official Companion to Edgar Wright’s Documentary Film

Available at waxworkrecords.com

 

 



June 18th, 2021 - Waxwork Records, in partnership with Back Lot Music and Focus Features, is proud to present Edgar Wright’s The Sparks Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Pressed to 180 gram vinyl on two vinyl variants of “Pink” or “Black and White Marble” colored vinyl, this deluxe 4xLP includes 42 tracks that take us on a journey through five decades of music with Sparks brothers, Ron and Russell Mael. The Sparks Brothers documentary premieres in the US on June 18th, with pre-orders for the companion vinyl soundtrack available the same day.

The Sparks Brothers is a 2021 documentary directed by Edgar Wright, and produced by Edgar Wright,  Nira Park, Laura Richardson, and George Hencken. Wright often uses music as a fundamental part of his filmmaking, drawing especially from popular music. He was inspired to create a film about the brothers after a life-long obsession with the band. Spending much of their personal lives out of the public eye, this riveting documentary finally sheds light on the Sparks brothers in an intimate way. With commentary by stars like Beck, Thurston Moore, Flea, Duran Duran, and Jack Antonoff, we discover how much of an influence the brothers have had over the cinematic and musical world. “If you want to look at Ron and Russell, you have to look at them through one prism. And that prism is cinema.” – Alex Kapranos, Franz Ferdinand


Formed five decades ago, Sparks is a pop rock band comprised of two brothers, Ron and Russell Mael. The ever-evolving band has always stayed at the forefront of modern pop by changing their music styles and visual presentation. With 25 creative and bold albums under their belt, the pop duo has influenced and set the tone for many bands to follow. “Because Sparks went off and did completely different things, they planted the seed and others picked up on it and carried it on as Sparks went off in another direction. They truly opened musical paths,” says producer George Hencken (Soul Boys of the Western World).

Waxwork is thrilled to present the vinyl release of The Sparks Brothers as a 4xLP deluxe album package featuring 180 gram “Pink” colored vinyl or “Black and White Marble” colored vinyl, exclusive liner notes by Edgar Wright and The Sparks Brothers themselves, Ron and Russell Mael, an eight page booklet, and an 11”x17” poster, all housed in a deluxe heavyweight four pocket book-style gatefold jacket with matte satin finish. The soundtrack features classic hits by Sparks, including live recordings and a lyric reading by Neil Gaiman.

The Sparks Brothers Track List:

  1. Sparks Documentary Film Fanfare
  2. This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us (from Plagiarism)
  3. Fa La Fa Lee
  4. Slowboat
  5. Wonder Girl
  6. Girl From Germany
  7. Talent is an Asset
  8. This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us (from Kimono My House)
  9. Amateur Hour
  10. Never Turn Back on Mother Earth
  11. Something for the Girl with Everything
  12. Get in the Swing
  13. Under the Table with Her
  14. Everybody’s Stupid
  15. Those Mysteries
  16. La Dolce Vita
  17. Beat the Clock
  18. The Number One Song in Heaven (7”)
  19. When I’m with You
  20. Tips for Teens
  21. Angst in My Pants
  22. I Predict
  23. Cool Places (With Jane Wiedlin)
  24. I Wish I Looked a Little Better
  25. Change
  26. Music that You Can Dance to
  27. The Race for President
  28. When do I Get to Sing ‘My Way’?
  29. Balls
  30. The Rhythm Thief
  31. My Baby’s Taking Me Home (Live in London 2018)
  32. Dick Around
  33. I Can’t Believe that You Would Fall for all the Crap in this Song
  34. Johnny Delusional (Performed by FFS)
  35. Edith Piaf (Said it Better than Me)
  36. All That
  37. The Number One Song in Heaven (Live 2012)
  38. Computer Girl
  39. Hospitality on Parade (Live at Fairfield Halls 1975)
  40. What the Hell is it This Time? (Live in London 2018)
  41. ‘My Way’ / When do I get to Sing ‘My Way’ (Live in London 2018)
  42. Amateur Hour (Lyric Reading by Neil Gaiman)

Edgar Wright’s The Sparks Brothers Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Features:

  • Liner notes by director Edgar Wright
  • Liner notes by Ron and Russell Mael
  • 180 gram “Pink” colored vinyl or “Black and White Marbled” colored vinyl
  • An eight page booklet
  • 11”x17” Poster
  • Deluxe heavyweight four pocket book-style gatefold jacket with matte satin coating
  • Mastered by Bernie Grundman

Available for pre-order on Friday, June 18th, 2021 | SRLP: $75 | www.waxworkrecords.com