''Sparkle and Fade'' is the second

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by Everclear, released in 1995. It was their first album to be released exclusively on

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; their previous effort, '' World of Noise'', was re-released on Capitol after its introduction through the

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based label, Tim/Kerr Records. The album produced the singles " Heroin Girl," "

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," " Heartspark Dollarsign," and "You Make Me Feel Like a Whore." The album's music follows themes like addiction and romance through a loosely defined narrative similar to Art Alexakis' own troubled life when he was in his twenties. The album's cover features childhood pictures of the three members of the band. It is Everclear's third-best-selling album to date. It climbed to the top of the Heatseekers Chart in January 1996 and was certified Platinum by the

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in May 1996. By December 2001, the album had sold 1,190,000 copies in the United States, according to

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Critical reception

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'' wrote that "the sheer radiance of songs like 'Santa Monica' (which demands repeated listens) adds to the luster of this unexpected gem."

Track listing

All songs written by Art Alexakis, Craig Montoya, and Greg Eklund, except where noted.

Personnel

Personnel per liner notes. Everclear * Art Alexakis –

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, lead vocals *

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, vocals *

Craig Montoya Craig Aloysius Montoya (born September 14, 1970)Is the current Bassist for Fear Of The Dark (Ultimate Tribute To Iron Maiden, and the lead vocalist for Souls Of Black (Tribute To Testament). And was the former bassist of Castella, Tri-Polar and ...

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, vocals Production * Art Alexakis – production * Brian Malouf – co-producer, mixing * Michael Douglass – co-producer, recording * Mike Urkell – assistant engineer * Brian Sperber – assistant engineer, recording * Alex Reed – recording assistant * P. Castellano – recording assistant * Nick Brophy – recording * Bill Jackson – recording assistant *

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– mastering , sequencing * Rich Breen – sequencing Artwork * Art Alexakis – cover design concept * Steven Birch – graphic design, layout * Marc Tunz – band photography * Debbie Desantes –live photo

Charts

Weekly charts

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Certifications

References

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