The Tension and the Spark is the 2004 album by Darren Hayes. It is rather different from his previous material, relying more on electronics and with much less of his trademark high vocals. The first single released was Popular on 12 July, 2004.

Tracklist

1. Darkness
2. I Like the Way
3. Light
4. Popular
5. Dublin Sky
6. Hero
7. Unlovable
8. Void
9. I Forgive You
10. Feel
11. Love and Attraction
12. Sense of Humor
13. Ego
14. Boy (Japan and Australia bonus track)