Disco 2
Pet Shop Boys · 1994
47 min · 12 tracks · house music
A vibrant collection of dance remixes that encapsulates the Pet Shop Boys' signature blend of pop hooks and electronic innovation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Go West (Farley & Heller mix) — This remix transforms the original anthem into a euphoric dance floor classic, amplifying its message of unity and hope with pulsating beats.
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I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing (Beatmasters Extended Nude mix) Start here — The extended version elevates the playful lyrics through infectious rhythms, showcasing the duo's knack for clever wordplay set against an energetic backdrop.
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Yesterday, When I Was Mad (Jam & Spoon mix) — This remix captures the essence of 90s electronic music while infusing it with introspective lyrics, making it both danceable and contemplative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends pop and dance elements through varied remixes, maintaining a strong flow and engaging production.
What we noticed
- The album consists entirely of remixes, with each track extending the original songs into danceable versions that often exceed six minutes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- club-ready remixes for dancing
- wave-like pacing for energy
- late-night party atmosphere
- dynamic mix of familiar tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer standalone track variety
- seek slow, introspective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A vibrant remix collection that showcases their dance sound, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- LGBTQ+ pride anthems· club culture energy· 90s dance remixes
- Career context
- Released on September 12, 1994, Disco 2 marks the Pet Shop Boys' third remix album, coming after their critically acclaimed album Very. At this point in their career, they were experiencing a resurgence in popularity, driven by their exploration of house music and collaborations with prominent DJs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erasure· New Order· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
- 1 Absolutely Fabulous (Rollo Our Tribe Tongue‐in‐Cheek mix) 0:29
- 2 I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing (Beatmasters Extended Nude mix) Start here 4:15
- 3 I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing (DJ Pierre Wild Pitch mix) 2:59
- 4 Go West (Farley & Heller mix) 3:40
- 5 Liberation (E Smoove 12″ mix) 6:09
- 6 So Hard (D. Morales Red Zone mix) 2:48
- 7 Can You Forgive Her? (Rollo dub) 4:03
- 8 Yesterday, When I Was Mad (Junior Vasquez Factory dub) 4:54
- 9 Absolutely Fabulous (Rollo Our Tribe Tongue‐in‐Cheek mix) 6:01
- 10 Yesterday, When I Was Mad (Coconut 1 12″ mix) 2:12
- 11 Yesterday, When I Was Mad (Jam & Spoon mix) 5:01
- 12 We All Feel Better in the Dark (Brothers in Rhythm ambient mix) 5:21
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Everything Is Wrong
Moby
Shares vibrant electronic textures and club energy with a focus on danceable remixes.
In Sides
Orbital
Explores lush synth layers and rhythmic experimentation, fitting the 90s dance aesthetic.
Boys for Pele
Tori Amos
Incorporates avant-garde pop elements with emotional depth, paralleling LGBTQ+ themes in a unique way.
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