Sparkle and Fade

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Template:Use mdy dates Template:Use American English Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox". Template:Album ratings Sparkle and Fade is the second album by Everclear, released in 1995.[1] It was their first album to be released exclusively on Capitol Records; their previous effort, World of Noise, was re-released on Capitol after its introduction through the Portland, Oregon based label, Tim/Kerr Records. The album produced the singles "Heroin Girl," "Santa Monica," "Heartspark Dollarsign," and "You Make Me Feel Like a Whore." The album's music follows themes like addiction and romance through a loosely defined narrative similar to Art Alexakis' own troubled life when he was in his twenties.[2]

The album's cover features childhood pictures of the three members of the band. It is Everclear's third-best-selling album to date.[3] It climbed to the top of the Heatseekers Chart in January 1996[4] and was certified Platinum by the RIAA in May 1996.[5] By December 2001, the album had sold 1,190,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.[6]

Critical reception

Trouser Press wrote that "the sheer radiance of songs like 'Santa Monica' (which demands repeated listens) adds to the luster of this unexpected gem."[1]

Track listing

All songs written by Art Alexakis, Craig Montoya, and Greg Eklund, except where noted.[7] Template:Track list

Personnel

Personnel per liner notes.[7]

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Production

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Artwork

  • Art Alexakis – cover design concept
  • Steven Birch – graphic design, layout
  • Marc Tunz – band photography
  • Debbie Desantes –live photo

Charts

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Certifications

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References

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