The March 15, 2003 London Times Magazine features one of the most definitive stories yet on Sparks !! The huge spread features exclusive colour photos of the band and a detailed account of Sparks’ career, from the early days to the brilliant new Lil’ Beethoven album. Author/journalist Michael Bracewell has unearthed facts about the guys that have never been revealed in print before. Also, there is the astounding news of Sparks new partnership with former Island Records founder Chris Blackwell!! (we will soon be telling you all the details of the startling new relationship between Sparks and Blackwell’s Palm label!!) Chris Blackwell talks of his admiration for the new album: “I think they will now be recognised as the geniuses they really are.” Writer Bracewell then adds that “with their latest album, Li’l Beethoven, Sparks have made a record which is being widely acclaimed as a pop masterpiece….A mesmeric new album. In the current conservatism of popular music, Sparks stand for a defiant notion of difference, pushing pop otherness to the limit.” Thanks to writer Michael Bracewell, The Times, and photographer Perou, for his excellent new photos of the band. .

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