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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

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