Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks – Sparkle Hard

Modesty and plain good manners might prevent them from saying so themselves, but the fact that Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks have thrived, rather than simply endured over 17 years and delivered six albums of buzzy, sub-cultural significance, constitutes an impressive legacy. The challenge with album number seven is one that any successful band with integrity faces: how to safeguard that legacy and hold on to their identity without rehashing old ground (unthinkable), and also say something meaningful while (crucially) having fun doing it?

  • Artist

    Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

  • Origin

    USA

  • Title

    Sparkle Hard

  • Format

    Album

  • Release date

    18.05.2018

  • Label

    Domino Records

  • Press release

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