Spare Parts (Deluxe Edition) by Status Quo - Uhune

ALBUM

Volume 1

Volume 2

Following the wake of Picturesque Machstickable Messages From the Status Quo, Spare Parts tries to imitate the psychedelic sound that was so fashionable at the time. The disc is known for being one of the less-fortunate made by the British band, and they have even despised it on some occasions. In fact, 1969 was going to be the most dismal year in the story of Status Quo. Urged by Pye's request to reach the charts at any rate, the songs in the record reflect the band's frustrated attempts to please the company. The result is an irregular album that does not reach the imaginative sound of their earlier songs nor the brightness of their subsequent records. Beyond that, a friendly and deep listening reveals that Spare Parts is an underrated effort in some aspects. Some songs of their own -- like "Nothing at All," "So Ends Another Life," or even "Little Miss Nothing" -- and some borrowed compositions -- like "Are You Growing Tired of My Love?" (which scraped the Top 50 on the British charts) and "Mister Mind Detector" -- sound really inventive and they work as an excellent reflection of how pop music was trying to develop itself during those years. Although it could sound a little bit dated later on, Spare Parts deserved more attention than people were willing to afford it when it was released. This one was also their last record in which keyboardist Roy Lynes performed as an active member. A few months after Spare Parts was released, Status Quo initiated their metamorphosis toward the boogie rock that would make them rich and famous later on. ~ Robert Aniento

Volume 1

1. Face Without a Soul

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

2. You're Just What I Was Looking for Today

Composer: Carole King
Status Quo
Gerry Goffin; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

3. Are You Growing Tired of My Love

Composer: John Schroeder
Anthony King; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

4. Antique Angelique

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

5. So Ends Another Life

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

6. Poor Old Man

Composer: Status Quo
Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

7. Mr. Mind Detector

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Anthony King
John Schroeder; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

8. The Clown

Composer: Status Quo
Alan Lancaster
Roy Lynes; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

9. Velvet Curtains

Composer: Status Quo
Anthony King; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

10. Little Miss Nothing

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

11. When I Awake

Composer: Status Quo
Bob Young
Alan Lancaster; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

12. Nothing at All

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster
Bob Young
Roy Lynes; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

13. Josie (Out-Take Version)

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Dion
Tony Fasce; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

14. Do You Live In Fire (Stereo)

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

Volume 2

1. Face Without a Soul (Mono Version)

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

2. You're Just What I Was Looking for Today (Mono Version)

Composer: Carole King
Gerry Goffin
Status Quo; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

3. Are You Growing Tired of My Love (Mono)

Composer: John Schroeder
Anthony King; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

4. Antique Angelique (Mono Version)

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

5. So Ends Another Life (Mono Version)

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

6. Poor Old Man (Mono Version)

Composer: Francis Rossi
Status Quo
Rick Parfitt; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

7. Mr. Mind Detector (Mono)

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Anthony King
John Schroeder; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

8. The Clown (Mono Version)

Composer: Alan Lancaster
Status Quo
Roy Lynes; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

9. Velvet Curtains (Mono)

Composer: Status Quo
Anthony King; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

10. Little Miss Nothing (Mono)

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

11. When I Awake (Mono Version)

Composer: Alan Lancaster
Status Quo
Bob Young; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

12. Nothing At All (Mono Version)

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster
Bob Young
Roy Lynes; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

13. Nothing At All (Part of Demo - Mono)

Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Lancaster
Bob Young
Roy Lynes; Composer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

14. The Price of Love

Composer: Status Quo
Don Everly
Phil Everly; Composer
Primary Artist: Status Quo; Main Performer
Producer: John Schroeder; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

28 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 36 minutes and 12 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/28 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, International Pop, Soft Rock, Psychedelic, Boogie Rock

Label

Castle Communications

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 31, 1969

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5414939492471