Sparks (August 14, 2026) – Live On The Moon 2CD Limited Edition

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Live On The Moon is a live album by Sparks, released as a limited edition 2CD set on Transgressive Records. The release captures the band performing a selection of material spanning different eras of their career, including songs from recent recordings alongside established catalogue favourites.

Presented in a digisleeve package, the release was manufactured in Poland and issued in the UK by Transgressive Records.

Live On The Moon combines contemporary Sparks material with established live favourites. The track selection includes performances from recent albums alongside classic recordings that have remained part of the group's live repertoire.

The release showcases the band's theatrical approach to live performance, featuring a mix of pop-oriented material, dramatic arrangements and audience favourites drawn from multiple eras of the Sparks catalogue.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• So May We Start — Opening live performance.

• Do Things My Own Way — Concert performance.

• Reinforcements — Live rendition.

• Academy Award Performance — Performed live.

• Goofing Off — Live version.

• Beat The Clock — Concert recording.

• Please Don't Fuck Up My World — Live performance.

• Running Up A Tab At The Hotel For The Fab — Live rendition.

• Suburban Homeboy ("Ron Speaks" Version) — Special live version.

• All You Ever Think About Is Sex — Concert performance.

• Drowned In A Sea Of Tears — Live recording.

• Jansport Backpack — Performed live.

• Music That You Can Dance To — Concert version.

• When Do I Get To Sing "My Way" — Live performance.

• The Number One Song In Heaven — Live rendition.

• This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us — Concert performance.

• Whippings And Apologies — Live recording.

• Lord Have Mercy — Performed live.

• The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte — Live version.

• All That — Closing performance.

RELEASE HISTORY

Released in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2026 by Transgressive Records.

Issued as a limited edition 2CD digisleeve.

Manufactured by Key Production and made in Poland.

PERSONNEL

Russell Mael — Vocals, Producer

Ronald Mael — Keyboards

Eli Pearl — Guitar

Evan Weiss — Guitar

Max Whipple — Bass

Darren Weiss — Drums

Cate Blanchett — Lunar Emcee

PRODUCTION

Produced by Russell Mael

Recorded by Jim Carmichael

Mixed by David Wrench, Solar Management Ltd.

Mastered by Bill Inglot, Dave Schultz

Photography (Cover Headshot) by Munachi Osegbu

Photography (Inside Photos) by Joe Okpako, Peter Freeth, Projoe Photography, Steve White

Art Direction by Julie Vlasak

Label: Transgressive Records

Catalogue Number: TRANS971CD

Barcode: 5063176116222

Recorded At: Live performances recorded under the supervision of Jim Carmichael

NOTES

• Limited edition 2CD release.

• Issued in a digisleeve.

• Licensed to Transgressive Records Ltd.

• Manufactured by Key Production.

• Made in Poland.

• Mastered at D2 Mastering.

• Glass mastered and pressed by TAKT.

TRACKLIST TABLE

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
2CD	TRANS971CD	CD1: So May We Start • Do Things My Own Way • Reinforcements • Academy Award Performance • Goofing Off • Beat The Clock • Please Don't Fuck Up My World • Running Up A Tab At The Hotel For The Fab • Suburban Homeboy ("Ron Speaks" Version) • All You Ever Think About Is Sex CD2: Drowned In A Sea Of Tears • Jansport Backpack • Music That You Can Dance To • When Do I Get To Sing "My Way" • The Number One Song In Heaven • This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us • Whippings And Apologies • Lord Have Mercy • The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte • All That