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The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte

by Sparks

Released: May 26, 2023

Art pop, synth-pop, progressive pop

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The Album

This release marks Sparks' first album with Island Records since 1976. "The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte" is the 25th studio album by the American rock group Sparks, released through Island Records on May 26, 2023. To support the album, Sparks embarked on a worldwide tour, which ran until July 2023.

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This tour was noted as the biggest headlining…

This tour was noted as the biggest headlining tour of their career, reflecting the album's strong reception and the band's enduring popularity.

On January 24, 2023, Sparks announced that they…

On January 24, 2023, Sparks announced that they had re-signed with Island Records, marking a return to the label that had previously released their albums Kimono My House 1974, Propaganda 1974, Indiscreet 1975, and Big Beat 1976.

The lead single from their upcoming album, also…

The lead single from their upcoming album, also titled The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte, was released on March 3, 2023.

The release was accompanied by a music video…

The release was accompanied by a music video featuring Australian actress Cate Blanchett.

Following this, the second single, Veronica Lake, was…

Following this, the second single, Veronica Lake, was released on April 21, 2023.

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Reception

The album was preceded by the release of two singles and garnered acclaim from critics for its innovative approach and musical quality.

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The Complete Album Story

"The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte" is the 25th studio album by the American rock group Sparks, released through Island Records on May 26, 2023. This release marks Sparks' first album with Island Records since 1976. The album was preceded by the release of two singles and garnered acclaim from critics for its innovative approach and musical quality.

To support the album, Sparks embarked on a worldwide tour, which ran until July 2023. This tour was noted as the biggest headlining tour of their career, reflecting the album's strong reception and the band's enduring popularity.

The lead single from their upcoming album, also titled The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte, was released on March 3, 2023. The release was accompanied by a music video featuring Australian actress Cate Blanchett. Following this, the second single, Veronica Lake, was released on April 21, 2023. The third single, Nothing Is as Good as They Say It Is, came out on May 12, 2023, and is notable for its unique perspective, being sung from the perspective of a 22-hour-old baby who is disgusted with the world and wants to return to the womb.