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- Artist: Sparks
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- Release Date: 1991 04
- Total Time: 142:11
- Type: Compilation (best of), Lyrics are included with the album
- Genre: Rock
Review
Unfortunately, Sparks never enjoyed more than a small, though devoted, cult following. But it certainly wasn't for a lack of effective hooks and clever, insanely funny lyrics. While a few of the L.A. pop/rockers' albums were disappointing, many others were exceptional. For those seeking an introductory overview of Sparks' legacy, this two-CD set is highly recommended. From "Achoo" to "Tips for Teens" to "This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us," Profile makes it clear just how delightfully goofy Sparks could be. Often willing to experiment, the group embraces everything from hard rock on "Big Boy" to Euro-disco on Giorgio Moroder-produced songs like "The Number One Song in Heaven" and "Beat the Clock." Despite the inclusion of a few throwaways -- such as the disappointing Music You Can Dance To's title song -- Profile paints an impressive picture of a wrongly neglected band. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music GuideTracks
CD 1
| Track Title | Composers | Performers | Time |
| Wonder Girl (Lyrics) | Ron Mael | Sparks | (2:15) |
| (No More) Mr. Nice Guys | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (5:45) |
| Girl from Germany (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (3:05) |
| I Like Girls [#] | Ron Mael | Sparks | (3:05) |
| This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us (Lyrics) | Ron Mael | Sparks | (3:00) |
| Barbecutie | Ron Mael | Sparks | (3:06) |
| Amateur Hour (Lyrics) | Ron Mael | Sparks | (3:24) |
| Talent Is an Asset (Lyrics) | Ron Mael | Sparks | (3:14) |
| Lost and Found | Ron Mael | Sparks | (3:15) |
| Hasta Mañana, Monsieur | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (3:33) |
| Propaganda | Ron Mael | Sparks | (:21) |
| At Home, at Work, at Play | Ron Mael | Sparks | (3:03) |
| Something for the Girl With Everything (Lyrics) | Ron Mael | Sparks | (2:11) |
| Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth (Lyrics) | Ron Mael | Sparks | (2:24) |
| Achoo | Ron Mael | Sparks | (2:58) |
| Get in the Swing | Ron Mael | Sparks | (4:00) |
| Looks, Looks, Looks | Ron Mael | Sparks | (2:32) |
| Happy Hunting Ground | Ron Mael | Sparks | (3:44) |
| Big Boy | Ron Mael | Sparks | (3:17) |
| Nothing to Do | Ron Mael | Sparks | (3:05) |
| Over the Summer | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (3:52) |
| A Big Surprise | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (3:45) |
CD 2
| Track Title | Composers | Performers | Time |
| Beat the Clock (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (4:23) |
| The Number One Song in Heaven | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (7:26) |
| Tryouts for the Human Race | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (6:05) |
| When I'm With You (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (3:52) |
| Funny Face (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (3:24) |
| Tips for Teens (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (3:33) |
| Upstairs (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (3:40) |
| Angst in My Pants (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (3:25) |
| Sextown U.S.A. (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (2:56) |
| I Predict (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (2:50) |
| Moustache (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (3:28) |
| Modesty Plays (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (3:02) |
| Cool Places (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks, Jane Wiedlin | (3:23) |
| All You Ever Think About Is Sex [Single Mix] | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (3:32) |
| With All My Might (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (4:06) |
| Change (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (5:17) |
| Music That You Can Dance To (Lyrics) | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (4:21) |
| So Important | Ron Mael, |
Sparks | (4:34) |
