Sparks have confirmed that previously reported 21 night residency in London, and have confirmed that they will play each of their 20 studio albums in full - one per night - before playing a brand new album on day 21. The retrospectives will take place at the Islington Academy, while the new album will be premiered at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. Tickets are £20 per show, though a £350 ticket is also available that gets you into every single gig. Which would keep you rather busy. The running order of the residency is as follows...
16 May: Halfnelson/Sparks
17 May: A Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing
18 May: Kimono My House
20 May: Propaganda
21 May: Indiscreet
23 May: Big Beat
24 May: Introducing Sparks
25 May: No 1 In Heaven
27 May: Terminal Jive
28 May: Whomp That Sucker
30 May: Angst In My Pants
31 May: In Outer Space
1 Jun: Pulling Rabbits Out Of A Hat
3 Jun: Music That You Can Dance To
4 Jun: Interior Design
6 Jun: Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins'
7 Jun: Plagiarism
8 Jun: Balls
10 Jun: Lil' Beethoven
11 Jun: Hello Young Lovers
13 Jun: Untitled New Album (premiere)