Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat

For the illusion of pulling a rabbit from a hat, see Hat-trick (magic trick).

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Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat is the 13th album by the American rock band Sparks. Released in 1984, it was not very well received and failed to capitalise on the commercial success of their 1983 album In Outer Space. The album developed the light synthpop sound of In Outer Space but with slightly darker lyrics revolving around Ron Mael's favourite subject matter: relationships.

Release

Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat did not chart in the US in spite of the popularity of their 1983 album In Outer Space. In UK, where the group hadn't charted since 1979, the album was also unsuccessful.

Three singles were lifted from the album. The lead single; "With All My Might" reached #104 on Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and made the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart; where it peaked at #28. The other two singles were "Pretending To Be Drunk" and "Progress", which were extended, remixed and released as club promos.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ron Mael and Russell Mael

Side one

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Pulling Rabbits Out Of A Hat"	4:07
2.	"Love Scenes"	4:20
3.	"Pretending To Be Drunk"	3:38
4.	"Progress"	4:43
5.	"With All My Might"	4:06

Side two

No.	Title	Length
6.	"Sparks In The Dark (Part One)"	0:28
7.	"Everybody Move"	2:58
8.	"A Song That Sings Itself"	4:29
9.	"Sisters"	3:53
10.	"Kiss Me Quick"	4:07
11.	"Sparks In The Dark (Part Two)"	2:58

Personnel

• Ron Mael - Synthesizers (Roland Jp-8, Yamaha DX-7, Fairlight CMI)
• Russell Mael - Vocals
• Leslie Bohem - Bass, Backing Vocals
• Bob Haag - Guitar, Synthesizer, Backing Vocals
• David Kendrick - Drums
• John Thomas - Keyboards
• Producer - Ian Little
• Mixed by - Brian Reeves, Dave Bianco, Mick Guzauski
• Engineer - Steve Bates