Venerable ground-breaking bands Sparks and Franz Ferdinand came together to form FFS, record 2015's best and most forward-sounding album, and to tour Europe and North America. Tuesday's show at the packed Wiltern (moved from the Palladium) exceeded even the most faithful fan's expectations. Seldom are so many smiling faces seen -- onstage and in the audience. The combined band plays seamlessly and energetically together, roaring through songs from the new album as well as a sprinkling of songs from each of the Sparks and FF catalogs with equal aplomb and enthusiasm. Their new collaboration and self-titled debut album, FFS, perfectly embodies each band’s sound, while being something completely unique in its own right. And that goes for their performance as well. They were one and the fans were right there with them.