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Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks: Sparkle Hard - VINYL LPTitle: Sparkle Hard Artist: Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks Label: Matador Records Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 744861132813 Genre: Rock Release Date: 2018 05 18 Number of Discs: 1 Vinyl LP pressing. 2018 release. 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
Title: Sparkle HardArtist: Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks
Label: Matador Records
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 744861132813
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 2018-05-18
Number of Discs: 1
Vinyl LP pressing. 2018 release. 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? With Sparkle Hard, Malkmus, Mike Clark (keyboards), Joanna Bolme (bass) and Jake Morris (drums) do exactly that. It's light 'n' breezy, head-down heavy, audacious, melancholic and reflective, goodtime and bodacious, and it pulls off the smartest trick: it's both unmistakably The Jicks and - due to the streamlining of their trademark tics and turns, plus the introduction of some unexpected flourishes (Auto-Tune! A fiddle! Guest vocalist Kim Gordon! One seven-minute song with an acoustic folk intro!) - The Jicks refashioned. If 2014's Wig Out At Jag Bags balanced the lengthy prog workouts of Pig Lib with Mirror Traffic's sparky pop moments, then Sparkle Hard bears less obvious direct relation to what's come before. It also has turbocharged energy and enthusiasm by the truckload.
Tracks:
1.1 Cast Off
1.2 Future Suite
1.3 Solid Silk
1.4 Bike Lane
1.5 Middle America
1.6 Rattler
2.1 Shiggy
2.2 Kite
2.3 Brethren
2.4 Refute
2.5 Difficulties - Let Them Eat Vowels
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★★★★★ 5
Yes. definitely yes.
Format: Kindle
Rounding up from 4.5. This was a great read and has earned the title of my second favorite sapphic fantasy behind Aurora’s Angel. (Granted, there isn’t a huge amount of competition.)
The two main characters are well written and there is plenty of swoon to keep you happy. It’s a slow burn (which I love) and it was done very well. The author keeps you riding on the excitement of what is to be.
The longing looks, the subtle touches, the loaded dialogue. It was all great. Each interaction brought the two MCs closer together in such a sweet way.
The plot was a good one and keeps you entertained without being overdone or making you too anxious.
The book is well written and uses some period language (which I appreciate) without being too pretentious. It is well paced and flows very well from one scene to the next. No boring parts to suffer through.
The reason for the missing half star:
There were parts that I felt could have used more finesse, or maybe more explanation concerning Della’s insistence on seducing Galeon. The passion was there but it seemed like Della was being reckless at times. But maybe that was the point.
I also wished that some of the supporting characters were a little more fleshed out. I wanted to know more about them.
It doesn’t get nearly as deep into any aspect the way Auroras Angel did, but I don’t consider that a bad thing per se. It’s just a shorter and lighter read without as much depth. But still enjoyable
Overall, this was a great book and I look forward to the future installments.
Definitely recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Will definitely be reading the second independent book in this series!
Format: Kindle
A slow burn fantasy novel that showcases the finer instances of romantic gestures and quick stolen glances in between the big showy, epic events. Once I picked up the book I could not put it down until I completed it fully. It was easy to get attached to the characters and I was happy that they didn't try to fit a hetero normative and instead felt to be a truly sapphic/queer relationship. The ending had me at the edge of my seat!
While very immersive and easy to get sucked into the world built, I think what would take this to the next level would be more detailed world building. I found I yearned most for this book to get into the nitty gritty of describing and bringing to life the horrific transformations of the witches. I also felt some of the dialogue was a bit too modern which took me out of the older fantasy setting this story was set in for a second. Overall a great book that was easy to allow yourself to get immersed in and tugged around emotionally along with the characters. Loved it!!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Lady Knights Book 1
Format: Kindle
I wish your books were on Kindle Unlimited. I loved the characters andbthe storyline. Support this author's books by leaving your reviews.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Captivating
Format: Paperback
Gorgeous weaving of words and an exciting adventure of a story!!! Can't wait to read the next book in the Sapphic Lady Knights series!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
UGH SO GOOD!!!
Format: Paperback
Such a good book! The way the story is written and how the characters are portrayed leaves you wanting more! A tad bit of a slow burn but so so good and worth the wait! Personally I bought both the book and audio book because I couldn't put it down! This book had me (A man) kicking my feet like a little girl and holding back tears throughout the story. I just love love and this story is just so beautifully written!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2026