Sparks – Running Up A Tab At The Hotel For The Fab

Sparks have been confounding expectations since 1971, and “Running Up A Tab At The Hotel For The Fab” proves they’re still at it. The track from their 28th (!) album MAD! (coming soon to our Album Spotlight section) delivers everything you’d want from the Mael brothers – witty lyrics, theatrical delivery, and that unmistakable blend of art-rock and pop that’s somehow completely unpredictable.

Russell Mael insists there’s no such thing as a “classic Sparks sound,” which is what makes them endlessly fascinating.

After five decades, they’re still making music that sounds like no one else, including themselves.