Pulling Rabbits Out Of A Hat, released in 1984, saw Sparks continuing their 1980s exploration of synth-pop with polished production and tongue-in-cheek lyricism. While less commercially successful than some earlier efforts, the album features a slick electronic sound and thematic focus on romantic mishaps, surreal relationships, and emotional disconnection. Tracks like “With All My Might” and “Pretending to Be Drunk” balance earnest sentiment with the band’s signature irony, while the brief interludes “Sparks In The Dark” add a conceptual, theatrical touch.

Tracklist:

Side A:
A1. Pulling Rabbits Out Of A Hat
A2. Love Scenes
A3. Pretending To Be Drunk
A4. Progress
A5. With All My Might

Side B:
B1. Sparks In The Dark (Part One)
B2. Everybody Move
B3. A Song That Sings Itself
B4. Sisters
B5. Kiss Me Quick
B6. Sparks In The Dark (Part Two)