Sparks - Whomp That Sucker

Review by My POS Depot

Whomp That Sucker by Sparks is an album that showcases the band's quirky and off-beat style. The album features a mix of catchy pop hooks, new wave synths, and witty lyrics that are sure to entertain fans of the genre.

The album starts off strong with the upbeat and playful track "Tips for Teens", which is followed by the funky and energetic "Funny Face". The band's signature humor is on full display in tracks like "Whomp That Sucker" and "Pretending to Be Drunk", which feature tongue-in-cheek lyrics and playful instrumentation.

Artist: Sparks
Album: Whomp That Sucker

1969

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Tips For Teens	3:33
I Married a Martian	5:10
I Married A Martian	5:12
Where's My Girl	3:14
Love Can Conquer All (Smooth Version)	4:34
Tips for Teens	3:32
That's Not Nastassia	4:57
Don't Shoot Me	3:56
That's Not Natassia
Upstairs	3:41
That's Not Nastassia	4:57
Wacky Woman	2:47
Wacky Women	2:47
Where's My Girl	3:11
The Oblongs	0:59
Don't Shoot Me	3:55
Love Can Conquer All (Metallic Clang Version)	4:27
The Willys	3:58
Funny Face	3:28
Suzie Safety	3:58

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Sparks - Funny Face (official video)

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RCA
Bud Music, Oasis
Repertoire Records
Imperial Records
Underdog
Durium
Oglio Records
Why Fi
Ariola, Oasis
Why-Fi Records Ltd.
Ariola
Repertoire Records (UK) Ltd
RCA, RCA Victor, Why Fi

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Role	Company
Manufactured By	RVC Corporation
Distributed By	RCA Records
Produced For	Giorgio Moroder Enterprises
Copyright (c)	Why-Fi Records Ltd.
Published By	Ackee Music, Inc.
Recorded At	Musicland Studios
Mastered At	Allen Zentz Mastering
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Oasis Records
Licensed From	Axxis Musikverlag GmbH
Glass Mastered At	Sony DADC
Marketed By	Imperial Records
Pressed By	SNA
Printed By	SNA
Record Company	Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
Lacquer Cut At	Abbey Road Studios

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Leslie Bohem
Backing Vocals	Leslie Bohem
Drums	David Kendrick
Engineer	Mack
Guitar	Bob Haag
Keyboards	Ron Mael
Synthesizer	Ron Mael
Written-By	Ron Mael
Producer	Mack
Vocals	Russell Mael
Art Direction	Larry Vigon
Design	Larry Vigon
Mastered By	Mack
Programmed By	Mack
Sounds	Mack
Cover	Ron Mael
Photography By	Liz Sowers
Artwork	Larry Vigon
Liner Notes	Chris Welch
Concept By	Ron Mael
Other	Mack
Producer [For Giorgio Moroder Enterprises	Mack
Ltd.]	Mack
Sequenced By	Mack
Bass Guitar	Leslie Bohem
Effects	Mack
Noises	Mack

Notes

Recorded at MusicLand Studios, Munich, West Germany.
Jewel case with 8-page booklet.
Issued in four panel Digipak with 16 page booklet featuring liner notes and lyrics.
Recorded in MusicLand Studios, Munich, West Germany.
Made under license. (P) 1981 Oasis Records (C) 2008 Repertoire Records
SHM-CD in mini LP replica sleeve with replica lyric insert and booklet with essay and lyrics.
Issued with black & white lyrics/credits inner-sleeve.
Promo Copy Durium White And Black Label
RAINBO
Mastered at Allen Zentz, Los Angeles.
Produced and engineered for Giorgio Moroder Enterprises, Ltd., Los Angeles.
Information label:
Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH, München
℗ 1981 Ariola Oasis
Information on backcover:
Ariola Benelux
Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh
This version is a 2007 repress of Sparks - Whomp That Sucker.
Recorded in: MusicLand Studios, Munich, West Germany
(C) 1981 Why-Fi Records Ltd.
Marketed by RCA Limited, Record Division, 1 Bedford Avenue, LONDON WC1. Country of Manufacture of record stated on record label.
Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics.
Printed and Made in Holland
Scandinavian release (NCB), made in Holland, German stampers
RCA Inc.
101 Duncan Mill Road, Don Mills, Ontario M3B 1Z3
Im Ariola-Vertrieb
Released with printed inner sleeve with lyrics, credits and photographs.
Product of Eastronics LTD P.O.B 39300 Tel-Aviv, Israel written on back cover.
Mastered at Allen Zentz, Los Angeles by Mack and Brian Gardner
Produced and engineered by Mack for Giorgio Moroder Enterprises, Ltd., Los Angeles.
White label promo copy.
Produced and engineered for Giorgio Moroder Enterprises Ltd.
Some copies may have mastering date scratched on run-out groove: 19-03-81.
(P)1981 Island Music Ltd.
Issued with a custom inner sleeve featuring complete lyrics & credits
Technical Credits/Legal Notices (from back cover, inner sleeve & center labels):
Produced and Engineered by: Mack for Giordio Moroder Enterprises, Ltd.
All Songs Written by: Ron Mael and Russel Mael
Mastered at: Allen Zents, Los Angeles by Mack and Brian Gardener
Manufactured and Distributed in Canada by: / Fabriqué et Distribué au Canada par:
RCA Inc., 101 Duncan Mill Road, Don Mills, Ontario M3B 13Z
Published by: Island Music, Ltd. For United States and Canada, Ackee Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
RCA logo appears on back cover. "Victor" branding and Why Fi logo appear only on center labels.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout: AFL1-4091A
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout - Etched): AFL14091 A
Matrix / Runout: AFL1-4091 B
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout - Etched): AFL14091B
Barcode (Scanned): 4001504620066
Barcode (Text): 4 001504 620066
Matrix / Runout: BOD KIOS CMP 62006
Rights Society: GEMA
Label Code: LC 4516
Barcode (Text): 4 009910 512623 >
Barcode (Scanned): 4009910512623
Matrix / Runout: Sony DADC A0100943503-0101 25 A02
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L555
Mould SID Code: IFPI 94K8
Label Code: LC 08065
Barcode: 4 988004 110214
Rights Society: JASRAC
Rights Society: SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
Price Code (Boxed): CA 651
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 67.677/1
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 67.677/2
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): SNA JANE BIRKIN 67677 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): SNA JEANNE MOREAU 67677 B
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout - Etched): AFLI-4091A -1 JA
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout - Stamped): 1 ^J C
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout - Etched): AFLI-4091 B -1 JA
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout - Stamped): 1 ^I
Barcode: 07863540911
Rights Society: ASCAP
Barcode: 790058160121
Matrix / Runout: 03906-A WHOMP THAT SUCKER
Barcode (Text): 7 9005-81601-2 1
Matrix / Runout: 5472-OGL81601 061703
Barcode (Scanned): 0790058160121
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LT05
Mould SID Code: IFPI A602
Other (Hub ring): RAINBO CA
Rights Society: STEMRA
Label Code: LC 0116
Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side 1): S 203 355 A
Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side 2): S 203 355 B
Pressing Plant ID (Label side B, embossed): [Bass clef]
Rights Society: SGAE
Other (Depósito Legal): M. 20.244-1981
Barcode: 7 9005-81601-2 1
Matrix / Runout: 2/20/07 816012 01 IFPI L794 DiscUSA
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L794
Mould SID Code: IFPI 2D4C
Matrix / Runout (Side A): WHO 1 A-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B): WHO 1 B-1
Rights Society: NCB
Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side 1): 203355 A-1/81S III A 011 DPH
Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side 2): 203355 B-1/81S III A 011 DPH
Matrix / Runout (Stamped, both sides): Made in Germany
Barcode: 4 009910 240915
Label Code: LC08065
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout stamped): 203355 A-1/81S III Made in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout stamped): 203355 B-1/81S III Made in Germany
Matrix / Runout (etching on side A): DNST-056145 19-3-81 R
Matrix / Runout (etching on side B): DNST-056146 19-3-81
Rights Society: S.I.A.E.
Barcode: 0 7863-54091-1
Matrix / Runout (Label Matrix, Side A): AFL1-4019-A
Matrix / Runout (Label Matrix, Side B): AFL1-4091-B
Matrix / Runout (Runout Text, Side A): AFL1-4091-A
Matrix / Runout (Runout Text, Side B): AFL1-4091-B-2

Summary by My POS Depot

Whomp That Sucker is a fun and entertaining album that showcases Sparks' unique style and humor. Fans of new wave and pop music will find plenty to enjoy here, and the album is sure to put a smile on the face of anyone who listens to it.

Comments

mchayleywilliams 2023-04-12

I don't think the guy who reviewed this for allmusic heard the same album I did, because almost all the songs are amazing. Sparks is at their funniest with songs like Don't Shoot Me and Suzie Safety and the album has the same driving rhythm as Angst in My Pants, which I consider almost exactly equivalent in style and quality to this, although the allmusic guy seems oblivious to that. But seriously, you could put the two together as a double album.

mleonfc78afbc8f 2023-04-09

I wonder if thats there mum in the vid ? . well it might be . I always love some Sparks . Thanks ron and russ mum and dad for giving them to us all .

udityadu48 2023-04-08

This is my favourite song on the LP, I love song with story and Russell has never looked more hot than in this video. Not many men can get away with a pink jacket but he definitely did

crypto4daboiz 2023-04-08

Released as a single in the UK in September 1981.

vherr9 2023-04-07

Those girls are in their late forties now, and still traumatised by their appearance in a Sparks video.

moniemga 2023-04-07

And this video was directed by Sam Peckinpah. One of the last works of the master...

gatoazulpinga 2023-04-07

IMDB says this was directed by Sam Peckinpah.

hollybygollybooks 2023-04-07

Just a little too much id for me, not as funny as promised

ivanpelletier 2023-04-06

"Billions of dollars are spent on the face / Covering, smoothing, and changing the shape / Everyone wanted a face just like mine / Nobody wanted me, only to look like me! "

blesd123 2023-04-05

After 40 freaking years I just now learn that Sam Pekinpah directed this?

christcamberbet 2023-04-05

Sam Peckinpah is credited as the director of this on IMDb and MUBI. Anybody know whether that's true?

marionmartineer 2023-04-04

Ron looks debonair but sinister behind the tree, but Russell sails in like the beautiful archangel Michael to reassure us that they are not THAT creepy.

latn1021 2023-04-04

Ange et démon, le paradoxe de Sparks!

typicalambivert 2023-04-03

Nothing has ever been more mood than Ron Mael sitting down dejectedly in the front half of a pantomime cow.

calebspen 2023-04-03

Ron Mael. Only born-again Christian lobotomized have a more disconcerting smile.

paidkuehnl 2023-04-02

To tell the truth this song is not my favourite one. Not because of the performance of my favourite musicians, which is as usual fantastic... Just but because of the lyrics which are really sad and worrying... A young man/woman who cannot have real love relationship because of his/her good-looking face - maybe the story of fashion models, good-looking actors and pop-stars - and ends up with smashing his/her face to be able to be loved like ordinary people... It is not so funny ..But I find it very cool that in a lot of their songs the Sparks poke fun at the cult of beauty and outward appearance. It is very important not only to listen to the Sparks' music but also at least to read the lyrics...