Back to Mine: Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys · 2005
119 min · 27 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop
A reflective blend of eclectic tracks, merging electronic pop with emotive ballads for a late-night vibe.
Why this album works
The album is significant as it exemplifies the Pet Shop Boys' ability to curate a diverse selection of tracks that reflect their sonic influences, blending classic and contemporary sounds. It also achieved notable chart success, reaching high positions in various countries, underscoring its appeal and the group's enduring presence in the music scene.
- Best for
- late-night reflective listening wave-like pacing dynamics eclectic mix for introspection
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Back to Mine: Pet Shop Boys' came during a period when the duo was transitioning from mainstream pop icons to curators of their own musical legacy. This compilation followed their acclaimed album 'Release' (2002) and showcased their diverse influences while appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- New Order· Soft Cell· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Don’t Cry Tonight Standout 4:54
- 2 Take a Chance Standout 6:04
- 3 Dirty Talk 6:44
- 4 Passion 8:24
- 5 Ti sento 5:28
- 6 Never Be Alone 4:03
- 7 The Show Must Go On Standout 4:07
- 8 Stand on the Word 4:32
- 9 I Was Born This Way 4:42
- 10 I’d Rather Leave While I’m in Love 2:45
Disc 2
- 1 Traum 4:49
- 2 Pulse Pause Repeat 3:51
- 3 Microgravity 4:46
- 4 Come In!: II. (Ensemble Opus Posth) 4:24
- 5 Promenade sentimentale (Sentimental Walk) 2:32
- 6 La Baie 5:19
- 7 Tiny 3:38
- 8 Laura’s Theme 2:30
- 9 One Two Three No Gravity (Dettinger mix) 5:04
- 10 Goin’ Back 3:30
- 11 Lunz 4:00
- 12 Sospiri Op. 70 5:04
- 13 DD Rhodes 4:53
- 14 Video Kid 4:04
- 15 Movement 3:19
- 16 At Dusk 2:06
- 17 Melodie Op. 47 No. 3 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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