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THE REVIEW
My first "encounter" with the British duo was entirely accidental: I am morbidly passionate about music and often find myself browsing my trusted record store desperately searching for something new, something special... and I often end up buying an album because I'm drawn to its title or cover.
And so, on a rainy day, I took home "Pop Art," unaware that I held in my hands the album that would dramatically change my life... I remember looking for a long time at the cover of the CD in question, being captivated by its astonishing simplicity: the words "Pop" and "Art," in a typically '80s font, stood out against a completely white background.
Rather absentmindedly, I inserted the first of the 2 CDs into the player: the first tracks passed without many expectations, but I remember as if it were yesterday the incredible emotion of hearing in succession masterpieces like "Suburbia," "What Have I Done to Deserve This?", the recent "Home and Dry," but above all the wonderful "Love Comes Quickly," one of my favorites...
Second CD, second rush of emotions: the beautiful "Flamboyant," the compelling "Can You Forgive Her," "Paninaro '95," but especially "West End Girls," a true manifesto of '80s pop music, with its hypnotic rhythm, its atmosphere, the percussion that slowly sneaks into your head...
I saved for last the song that I consider Neil and Chris's best: "Being Boring." Have you ever cried listening to a song? I have, many times, but it's listening to this piece that tears begin to automatically stream down my face: the song is absolutely fantastic, with its melancholic tone, inviting you to look back, turn to your memories, recall the time spent, and become lost in the deepest emotions.
I conclude this first review of mine by apologizing for the inexperience and lack of objectivity and recommending this collection to anyone who desires a one-way ticket to the '80s and their unforgettable atmosphere...
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The review recounts a passionate and emotional discovery of Pet Shop Boys' compilation album 'Pop Art.' The reviewer is captivated by the simplicity of the album cover and deeply moved by iconic tracks like 'West End Girls' and 'Being Boring.' The album is praised for its evocative 80s atmosphere and timeless musical quality, recommended to anyone wanting to experience the era's unforgettable pop sound.Tracklist Lyrics
01 Pop Art (00:00)
02 Pop Art 2 (00:00)
03 Pop Art 3 (00:00)
04 Left To My Own Devices (04:47)
06 DJ Culture (04:20)
07 You Only Love Me When You're Drunk (03:13)
09 Paninaro 95 (04:10)
10 Opportunities (03:45)
12 Single-Bilingual (03:30)
14 I Don't Know What You Want But I Can't Give It Any More (04:24)
17 Can You Forgive Her (03:53)
18 West End Girls (04:03)
22 Go West (05:03)
23 Love Comes Quickly (04:17)
25 Domino Dancing (04:17)
26 Before (04:05)
27 New York City Boy (US Radio Edit) (03:20)
29 Where The Streets Have No Name (04:29)
30 A Red Letter Day (04:32)
31 Suburbia (Video Mix) (05:10)
32 Se A Vida E (That's The Way Life Is) (03:59)
33 What Have I Done To Deserve This? (04:18)
35 I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind Of Thing (Beatmasters Mix) (04:44)
36 Home And Dry (03:58)
37 Heart (03:57)
39 Can You Forgive Her (Rollo Remix) (06:00)
40 Love Comes Quickly (Blank And Jones Mix) (05:00)
41 So Hard (David Morales Red Zone Mix) (07:42)
42 What Have I Done To Deserve This? (Disco Mix) (08:08)
43 West End Girls (Sasha Mix) (07:45)
44 Miserablism (Moby Electro Mix) (05:35)
45 Before (Love To Infinity Classic Paradise Mix) (07:56)
46 I Don't Know What You Want But I Can't Give It Any More (Peter Rauhofer Roxy Anthem) (10:26)
47 New York City Boy (Lange Mix) (07:04)
48 Young Offender (Jam And Spoon Trip-O-Matic Fairy Tale Mix) (07:18)
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English synth-pop duo formed in 1981, consisting of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, known for blending electronic dance-pop with irony, social observation, and meticulously crafted production.15 Reviews
