The band have used a blend of both real instruments and synths since then, at times venturing more towards pure electronica and dance music. American Brothers Russell and Ron Rael decided to use a lighter synthpop sound for their 1983 album In Outer Space. Their 2009 album, The Seduction Of Ingmar Bergman, was actually a pop musical, rather than a collection of individual tracks.
Pretending To Be Drunk was the second single from Sparks' 13th studio album Pulling Rabbits Out Of The Hat (see left image).
Neither the album or single were commercially successful.
Two other singles were released from the album; With All My Might was the lead single and Progress was the third and final single.