{"product_id":"sparks-hippopotamus","title":"Sparks - Hippopotamus (BMG)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSparks' Hippopotamus showcases the duo's enduring capacity for reinvention and musical exploration. This is their first solo album in eight years and it’s their 22nd studio release following 2009’s The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman and their 2012 debut release as FFS, with Franz Ferdinand. This release captures their playful yet sophisticated approach to contemporary pop, blending Ron’s synth-driven arrangements with orchestral flourishes. Russel's vocal delivery remains distinctive, featuring clever wordplay and melodic hooks across tracks that balance accessibility with artistic ambition. A testament to Sparks' enduring relevance, Hippopotamus appeals to both established admirers and newcomers seeking intelligent, genre-defying pop music that resists conventional categorisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersion: Black Vinyl 2LP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eReleased: 8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e September 2017\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: New Sealed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunflower Records","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":57443444162885,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/8268\/6533\/files\/sparkshippopotomus.webp?v=1774086708","url":"https:\/\/sunflowerrecords.co.uk\/products\/sparks-hippopotamus","provider":"Sunflower Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}