The Tension and the Spark

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62:52 (Australian edition)ColumbiaDarren Hayes, Robert Conleyx|2=</?t[drh][ >]|nomatch=}}|Template:Main other}}Template:Main other}} Template:Album ratings The Tension and the Spark is the second studio album by Darren Hayes, released in 2004. The album was a change for Hayes, who took a more electronic and darker style for this record and also delved deeper into more personal matter. The title of the album is derived from lyrics featured in the second track, "I Like the Way".

Singles

• "Pop!ular" was released as the album's first single in July 2004 and became a hit, reaching #1 on the US Dance Chart, his first number one. NME praised the song, saying it was "A twistered masterclass in career reintervention...This guy is a genius."
• "Darkness" was released as the album's second single in November 2004, but it did not chart. The physical single has subsequently become a rarity, with copies selling for £100 plus on second-hand websites and collector's auctions.
• "Unlovable" was a promotional single for the album. While it was not released as a single of its own, the music video for the song was made.

Charts

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Chart performance for The Tension and the Spark

Chart (2004)	Peak position