Second sold out show for Sparks at the Royal Albert Hall and another triumph. Very proud to take the traditional end-of-show photo, this time with their amazing band: Evan Weiss, Eli Pearl, Max Whipple and Stevie Nistor. If you were there, let us know!

Ron & Russell moved to London to record ‘Kimono My House’ in 1973 and lived in a basement flat in Thurloe Square. That place was a 10 minute walk from the Albert Hall and - taking the long way round - here they are 50 years later.

What an incredible night seeing Sparks play the Royal Albert Hall for the first time. Was so proud to take this photo at the end of this amazing concert. Such a great show. Just electric. Let us know if you were there x Viva Sparks! ⚡️ ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Whatever order you like! The documentary will give you a great introduction to the band, but this new album stands on its own too.

I've raved enough. 'The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte' is available everywhere as we speak. Take a listen, buy the exquisite vinyl edition if you wish, but most importantly, I hope you enjoy it on repeat, as I have. Do let me know if you love it too.

I joked with Ron and Russell that they've been crafting the perfect epitaph songs for themselves since 1974’s 'Bon Voyage'. And 'Gee That Was Fun' is no exception.

The album closes with the rousing 'It Doesn't Have To Be That Way' and heartbreaking chaser 'Gee That Was Fun.' The latter, just stops me dead. It's another melancholic, dryly funny example of Sparks' mastery of bittersweet bangers.

There's the brutal 'When You Leave', about how much better a social event becomes once YOU’VE departed. And 'Love Story' introduces the alarmingly specific tale of someone to trying to save his spot in line while scoring drugs for their girlfriend. I believe this is a first.

Other standouts include the infectious melody of 'You Were Meant For Me', the anthemic 'Not That Well Defined', and the boisterous middle 8 of 'Take Me For A Ride' which chants, "LET'S GO, LET'S GO LAURA!".

The opening trio of singles, 'Latte', 'Veronica Lake' and 'Nothing Is As Good As They Say It Is', followed by the minimalist gem of missed connections 'Escalator' exemplifies everything that is Sparks; simultaneously funny, profound, inventive, and irresistibly catchy.