Elysium
Pet Shop Boys · 2012
101 min · 24 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop
A reflective blend of synth-pop and art pop, rich with introspective lyrics and lush melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression through introspection
- reflective moments for deep thinking
- synth- warmth for solitude
- thoughtful soundscapes for focus
- rich melodies for late-night contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 5, 2012, 'Elysium' is the Pet Shop Boys' eleventh studio album. It followed their 2009 release 'Yes' and marked a continued evolution in their sound with more introspective themes. This album came during a period where the duo embraced a mature, contemplative approach to their music following decades of pop prominence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erasure· New Order· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Leaving 3:48
- 2 Invisible 5:03
- 3 Winner 3:47
- 4 Your Early Stuff 2:33
- 5 A Face Like That 5:03
- 6 Breathing Space 5:08
- 7 Ego Music 3:05
- 8 Hold On 3:17
- 9 Give It a Go 3:53
- 10 Memory of the Future 4:28
- 11 Everything Means Something 4:47
- 12 Requiem in Denim and Leopardskin 5:46
Disc 2
- 1 Leaving (instrumental) 3:50
- 2 Invisible (instrumental) 5:05
- 3 Winner (instrumental) 3:50
- 4 Your Early Stuff (instrumental) 2:33
- 5 A Face Like That (instrumental) 5:06
- 6 Breathing Space (instrumental) 5:10
- 7 Ego Music (instrumental) 3:05
- 8 Hold On (instrumental) 3:12
- 9 Give It a Go (instrumental) 3:53
- 10 Memory of the Future (instrumental) 4:31
- 11 Everything Means Something (instrumental) 4:50
- 12 Requiem in Denim and Leopardskin (instrumental) 5:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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