Pet Shop Boys
SMASH (The Singles 1985-2020) (2023)
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Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe aren't often discussed as one of pop music's great songwriting teams, but the wonderfully eclectic body of work they've created as Pet Shop Boys speaks for itself. Since crashing into the mainstream with 1985's chart-topper, "West End Girls," the London duo have delivered a remarkably consistent barrage of tightly crafted synth pop singles that fuse dance culture with trenchant cultural commentary and an undeniable sense of melodic grace. Each of their 14 albums has reached the U.K. Top Ten, and they've sent an astonishing 42 singles into the Top 30, including number ones like "It's a Sin" and "Heart." A bevy of compilations have celebrated Pet Shop Boys' highlights over the years, and 1991's Discography: The Complete Singles Collection was a significant number three hit itself. 2023's Smash: The Singles 1985-2020 is essentially an update of the aforementioned collection and contains, in chronological order, each of their singles from this 35-year period. In unpacking its 55-song sequence, the first thing one notices is the uniform quality of their songs: elegantly constructed, dense with pop nutrients, undeniably catchy, yet ever so smart. Tennant is an underrated vocalist who has continually pushed his range over the years, balancing wry asides and spoken word sections with his reedy and surprisingly nimble tenor. Lowe's ear for a catchy hook is another defining element and ranges from subtle (1990's droll standout "Being Boring") to grandiose (2013's marvelous banger "Love Is a Bourgeois Construct"). What's more, the pair has assembled this durable catalog almost without interruption, reliably delivering singles, albums, remixes, and EPs almost annually since their debut. Work ethic and quality don't always go hand in hand, but Pet Shop Boys have both in spades.
Tracklist:
The Singles 1985-1991
01 -West End Girls (2023 Remaster)
02 -Love Comes Quickly (2023 Remaster)
03 -Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) (2023 Remaster)
04 -Suburbia (2023 Remaster)
05 -It's A Sin (2023 Remaster)
06 -What Have I Done To Deserve This (2023 Remaster)
07 -Rent (2023 Remaster)
08 -Always On My Mind (2023 Remaster)
09 -Heart (2023 Remaster)
10 -Domino Dancing (2023 Remaster)
11 -Left To My Own Devices (2023 Remaster)
12 -It's Alright (2023 Remaster)
13 -So Hard (2023 Remaster)
14 -Being Boring (2023 Remaster)
15 -Where The Streets Have No Name I Can't Take My Eyes Off You (2023 Remaster)
16 -Jealousy (2023 Remaster)
17 -DJ Culture (2023 Remaster)
18 -Was It Worth It (7 Version; 2023 Remaster)
The Singles 1993-2004
19 -Can You Forgive Her (2023 Remaster)
20 -Go West (2023 Remaster)
21 -I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind Of Thing (7 Version; 2023 Remaster)
22 -Liberation (2023 Remaster)
23 -Yesterday, When I Was Mad (Single Version; 2023 Remaster)
24 -Paninaro '95 (2023 Remaster)
25 -Before (2023 Remaster)
26 -Se A Vida È (That's The Way Life Is) (2023 Remaster)
27 -Single-Bilingual (2023 Remaster)
28 -A Red Letter Day (2023 Remaster)
29 -Somewhere (2023 Remaster)
30 -I Don't Know What You Want But I Can't Give It Any More (2023 Remaster)
31 -New York City Boy (USA Radio Edit; 2023 Remaster)
32 -You Only Tell Me You Love Me When You're Drunk (2023 Remaster)
33 -Home And Dry (2023 Remaster)
34 -I Get Along (Radio Edit; 2023 Remaster)
35 -Miracles (Radio Edit, 2023 Remaster)
36 -Flamboyant (7 Mix; 2023 Remaster)
The Singles 2006-2020
37 -I'm With Stupid (2023 Remaster)
38 -Minimal (Radio Edit, 2023 Remaster)
39 -Numb (Single Edit; 2023 Remaster)
40 -Love Etc. (2023 Remaster)
41 -Did You See Me Coming (2023 Remaster)
42 -It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas (New Version 2023 Remaster)
43 -Together (Ultimate Mix, 2023 Remaster)
44 -Winner (2023 Remaster)
45 -Leaving (2023 Remaster)
46 -Memory Of The Future (New Single Mix; 2023 Remaster)
47 -Vocal (Radio Edit, 2023 Remaster)
48 -Love Is A Bourgeois Construct (Nighttime Radio Edit, 2023 Remaster)
49 -Thursday (Radio Edit, 2023 Remaster)
50 -The Pop Kids (Radio Edit, 2023 Remaster)
51 -Twenty-Something (Radio Edit, 2023 Remaster)
52 -Say It To Me (New Radio Mix, 2023 Remaster)
53 -Dreamland (2023 Remaster)
54 -Monkey Business (Radio Edit, 2023 Remaster)
55 -I Don't Wanna (Radio Edit, 2023 Remaster)
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