A Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing (Rhino High Fidelity)

AAA Cut From The Original Analog Master Tapes By Kevin Gray
Pressed On 180-Gram Heavyweight Vinyl At Optimal
Heavyweight Glossy Gatefold Jacket
Features An Exclusive Insert With New Insights From Earle Mankey, As Told To Cory Frye

Limited Numbered Edition Of 5,000
Exclusive To Rhino.com

Sparks’ second album, A WOOFER IN TWEETER’S CLOTHING, came out in October 1972 and was the last by the original lineup of Ron and Russell Mael, Earle and Jim Mankey, and Harley Feinstein. Produced by Thaddeus James Lowe, the record veers between hard-driving rock and elaborate piano-and-string arrangements, showcasing Ron’s offbeat songwriting and Russell’s octave-spanning vocal range.

That unpredictability carries into the songs. Bright pop meets dark comedy on “Girl From Germany,” where a young man introduces his girlfriend to parents who haven’t gotten over World War II. Piano and strings provide an unlikely backdrop in “Here Comes Bob,” about a lonely man crashing into cars just to meet other drivers. Soon after, Ron and Russell moved to England, where Sparks broke through in 1974 with KIMONO MY HOUSE.

ABOUT THE RHINO HIGH FIDELITY SERIES
Rhino is synonymous with high-quality reissues, setting the standard with award-winning audio releases for the past 45 years. Now we've raised the bar with a premium vinyl series, Rhino High Fidelity. These high-end, limited-edition vinyl reissues of classic albums represent the pinnacle of sound and packaging.

To ensure consistent sonic excellence, Kevin Gray will cut lacquers for all Rhino Hi-Fi releases, and Optimal will press the 180-gram vinyl records. The releases boast high-quality glossy covers and “tip-on” jackets, an old-school aesthetic that evokes the golden age of vinyl

Side One
“Girl From Germany”
“Beaver O’Lindy”
“Nothing Is Sacred”
“Here Comes Bob”
“Moon Over Kentucky”

Side Two
“Do Re Mi”
“Angus Desire”
“Underground”
“The Louvre”
“Batteries Not Included”
“Whippings And Apologies”