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Finale time. 🎪
Sparks’ The Greatest Show on Earth (1980): Moroder/Faltermeyer drive, big bass, catchy chorus — a single that never was, and one of Terminal Jive’s stronger exits. We break down the closer and wrap the album.
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The Greatest Show on Earth - Sparks | reaction & analysis
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September 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Headphones on. ⚡️
Sparks’ Stereo (1980) isn’t No. 1 in Heaven, but with Moroder on board it delivers punchy bass, cheeky stereo tricks & one of the album’s catchiest choruses. A deep cut fans still rate among Terminal Jive’s best.
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Stereo - Sparks | reaction & analysis
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September 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Happy… or disturbing? Sparks’ Noisy Boys (1980) teams the Maels with Harold Faltermeyer & Keith Forsey. Catchy synths & punchy drums on the surface, but its “boys will be boys” lyrics make it one of Terminal Jive’s most divisive tracks.
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Noisy Boys - Sparks | reaction & analysis
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September 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
September 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Rock ’n’ roll swagger, disco sheen, and a lyric count you could fit on a postcard.
Sparks’ Rock and Roll People in the Disco World (1980): parody, self-mockery, or just a riff on repeat? We dig into the clash.
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Rock 'n' Roll People in a Disco World - Sparks | reaction & analysis
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September 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
After Sparks’ biggest hit came… this. "Just Because You Love Me" (1980): a chorus on endless repeat, bubblegum synths, and lyrics even Sparks admit are “ridiculous.” Forgotten B-side or guilty pleasure? We dive in.
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Just Because You Love Me - Sparks | reaction & analysis
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September 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Sparks’ least favorite album at the time produced their biggest hit. “When I’m With You” (1980) topped charts in France and even got Ron cast as a ventriloquist in the video. We break down the synths, the awkward lyrics, and the odd magic.
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When I'm with You - Sparks | reaction & analysis
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September 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
#OnThisDay January 28, 1980 #Sparks #TerminalJive It was their ninth album and the second recorded with #GiorgioMoroder
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January 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM