"Sparks" is the third single recorded by Barbados-based pop group

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. The song was released on 29 April 2012 as a digital download in the

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, taken from their debut album ''

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''.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Sparks" was first released on

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on 16 March 2012 at a total length of three minutes and three seconds.

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of ''

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'' gave the song a positive review stating:

"It's just another night, the boys are getting hype/ But baby in my head, I'm there with you instead," T-Ray bluntly confesses over a clap-happy beat and smooth synths, before Amanda on a wibbly-lipped chorus that will grab your ears and refuse to let go. With a hook more seductive than a heartthrob vampire, we suspect Cover Drive will have the public under their charms once again. .Cover Drive: 'Sparks' – Single review

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Track listing

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References

{{Cover Drive 2012 singles Cover Drive songs Polydor Records singles Pop ballads Songs written by Wayne Hector Songs written by Steve Mac Song recordings produced by Steve Mac 2011 songs