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No. 1 in Heaven
Electronic · 1979 · 3 tracks

No. 1 in Heaven

Sparks

A high-gloss collision of Giorgio Moroder's futuristic disco pulses and Mael's theatrical art-pop. The definitive blueprint for the 1980s synth-pop explosion.

March 2, 1979 · Warner Bros. Records

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A high-energy, futuristic celebration that masks sharp, existential wit behind a shimmering disco pulse.

Tracklist · 3 Tracks
02
Academy Award Performance
5:02
03
La Dolce Vita
5:54
05
My Other Voice
4:56
Moments Worth Listening For
The relentless, motorik sequencer line that opens Tryouts for the Human Race, signaling a total sonic rebirth.
The way the vocal harmonies stack into a dizzying wall of sound during the climax of Academy Award Performance.
The transition into the ethereal, slower-paced synth wash of My Other Voice, showcasing a rare moment of vulnerability.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does No. 1 in Heaven sound next to the rest of Sparks's catalogue?

Euphoric+4.0σ

Euphoric saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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