Sparks' singular mix of the eccentric, the baroque, and the dance floor found many kindred spirits who arched their eyebrows and sashayed in their footsteps. Pet Shop Boys continued the Mael brothers' penchant for combining campiness with oscillating synths, while Pulp noted their knack for ramping up the drama while tapping into human foibles, and similarly quirky duo They Might Be Giants emphasized art-pop angles and dizzying wordplay.