Sparkle Hard finds Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks in top form, weaving sharp lyricism and inventive rock melodies throughout this acclaimed 2018 release on Matador. Showcasing Malkmus’s signature wit and inventive guitar work, the album balances propulsive riffs with moments of lush, orchestrated beauty, all delivered with a characteristic sense of playfulness and depth.

Highlights include the jubilantly fuzzed-out “Shiggy,” sweeping arrangements on “Brethren” and “Solid Silk,” and topical storytelling, as heard in the bass-driven pulse of “Bike Lane.” Embodying both epic songwriting and sparkling musicianship, Sparkle Hard stands as a vital entry in Malkmus’s celebrated catalog, displaying his effortless blend of classic rock hooks and poignant, contemporary themes.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Matador
• Genre: Rock
• Release Date: 05/18/2018
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TRACKS

A1. Cast Off
A2. Future Suite
A3. Solid Silk
A4. Bike Lane
A5. Middle America
A6. Rattler
B7. Shiggy
B8. Kite
B9. Brethren
B10. Refute
B11. Difficulties / Let Them Eat Vowels