MP3 MUSIC > Sparks "(Baby Baby) Can I Invade Your Country?"

MARATHONPACKS.COM: The title of this track, off the forthcoming release Hello Young Lovers from the never-ceasing glorious train of musical sarcasm that is Sparks, speaks for itself. For those not in the know, Ron and Russell Mael have been practicing the overblown opera/suite/snarky cultural comment thing since 1971, but really came into their own with 1974's Propaganda, which, in this writer's opinion, out-Queened Queen. The new record, complete with smirky album photography (click to enlarge) and brilliant song "(Baby Baby) Can I Invade Your Country?" (download mp3) is definitely not for the non-adventurous, but is definitely worth a listen. I'd really like to hear what people think of this one. Hello Young Lovers is set for UK release on February 6. Here it is for pre-order at HMV.

With typical understatement, here's part of the press release:
"On their incomparable new album, Sparks protest predictability,obliterate the ordinary and demand utmost respect.With moments of sheer beauty, frenzy, dissonance, harmony, pure genius…it rocks!!It is cinematic and bold, lyrically liberal.It may not win a Grammy…rather an Academy Award.It's music for smart people."