Sparks have achieved a career-best UK chart position with their 28th studio album ‘MAD!’.

Brothers Ron and Russell Mael dropped the full-length last month on 23 May 2025.

The album entered at No.1 in the Official Physical Albums Chart, Official Independent Albums Chart, Official CD Albums Chart, Official Vinyl Albums Chart and Official Scottish Albums Chart, and at Number 2 in the Official Albums Chart (sales and digital combined).

Sparks previously peaked at No.4, 51 years ago, with their 1974 release ‘Kimono My House’.

Furthermore, ‘MAD!’ gives the duo their seventh UK Top 40 album to date and fourth UK Top 10 in the last eight years.

Speaking to the Official Charts they said: “We’re so deeply appreciative of the way our new album MAD! has been embraced by all of you, to such an extent that it’s reached Number 2, our highest chart position ever! Hard to believe! We will continue – to paraphrase a certain band, Sparks – to “do things our own way,” knowing the support we’re getting from all of you. See you soon on the UK leg of our tour in June and July!”

Sparks also took to social media to thank their fans saying:

“Thank you everybody for making MAD! be this incredible achievement for Sparks, we’re just so over the moon and want to thank you all for your wonderful support and reception to the album.” Russell Mael.

“We’ve always felt really strongly about this album musically and we’re glad that so many people seem to agree with our judgement.” Ron Mael.

Ron and Russell recently joined actor, presenter, and comedian Rob Brydon at London’s Union Chapel for an insightful and entertaining conversation, offering fans a rare glimpse into the minds of two of the most fascinating and talented artists working today.

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE:

Sparks 2025 MAD! Tour Dates:

London Eventim Apollo, 18 June
London Eventim Apollo, 19
Manchester O2 Apollo, 21
Manchester O2 Apollo, 22
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 24
Edinburgh Playhouse, 18
Wolverhampton The Halls, 19

Remaining tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster AXS See Tickets

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