Sparks, the original duo of the Ron and Russell Mael brothers, has announced its 26th album, ‘Mad! The Girl is Crying in Her Latte ‘(2023). A couple of seasons ago, Sparks signed the soundtrack of the fascinating film ‘Annette’ (2021).
Sparks will present ‘Mad!’ on a tour that will pass through Japan, the United Kingdom and Europe in June and July. He has not announced an appointment in Spain, but his press team clarifies that they are “more dates to announce.” Maybe a surprise provides? In any case, tickets for confirmed concerts will be available in presale from February 7.
As if we did not know that they always go to their ball, the first advance of ‘Mad!’ It presents the title of ‘Do Things My Own Way’. The instrumentation consists of a mysterious guitar cocktail and electrical discharges that bring the sound of suicide to mind. In contrast, an angelic melody sung by a choir is noticed in the last part of the song.
In ‘Do Things My Own Way’, Sparks affirm their independence in various ways: they do not “follow tips,” they say “no” to the Pope and invoke the figure of American businessman and magnate Howard Hugues, yes, carrying basketball shoes. Hughes was known for his wealth, his fondness for aviation and his eccentric personality, especially in the last years of his life.
Officially, according to the press release, ‘Do Things My Own Way’ «is shown as a kind of personal manifesto and a celebration of free will». “The song,” the text continues, “seems to embrace the idea of making decisions based on one’s desire, without following the easy or conventional path that others could give.” Follow: «It is a song that talks about the importance of choosing, without worrying about external pressures or criticism. The band has never been conformist, and this song seems to be a reflection of that philosophy: to do things in their own way and without apologizing ».
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