Agent Sparks was an American

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band formed in early 2005 when two former band mates from

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decided they wanted to continue making music. Members include Benjamin Einziger (lead vocals, guitar), Stephanie Eitel (lead vocals, keyboard, percussion), Paul Fried (bass, vocals), and George Purviance (drums, vocals). They released their first EP entitled ''Not So Merry'' in September 2005. This EP included, "It's Not My Time," "Choke," and "So Long Darlings." On June 20, 2006 they released their first full-length album ''Red Rover.'' Both their EP and full length were produced by Ben's brother and Paul's stepbrother,

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guitarist

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. The band later went on to tour with bands

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and

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. After releasing their debut full-length album, ''Red Rover'' in 2006, and embarking on a cross-country tour with

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, the band broke up.

Discography

EPs

* ''Not So Merry'' (2005)

Studio albums

* ''Red Rover'' (2006)

References

External links

Agent Sparks
on Myspace Musical groups established in 2005 Indie pop groups from California People from Calabasas, California {{US-alternative-rock-band-stub