Format
Pet Shop Boys · 2012
156 min · 38 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop
A vibrant collage of electronic beats and introspective lyrics, reflecting the duo's enduring innovation in pop music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- for late-night listening
- vibrant beats for dance vibes
- engaging storytelling throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon its release in 2012, 'Format' marked a significant moment for Pet Shop Boys as it was their first compilation album since 2006's 'Fundamental.' This collection brought together B-sides and previously unreleased tracks, showcasing the band's extensive catalog while reaffirming their status as pioneers in electronic music. Their career at this point was characterized by a continuous evolution of sound and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erasure· New Order· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Truck Driver and His Mate 3:34
- 2 Hit and Miss 4:07
- 3 In the Night 1995 4:16
- 4 Betrayed 5:19
- 5 How I Learned to Hate Rock-And-Roll 4:37
- 6 Discoteca (new version) 3:43
- 7 The Calm Before the Storm 2:46
- 8 Confidential (demo for Tina Turner) 4:46
- 9 The Boy Who Couldn't Keep His Clothes On 6:05
- 10 Delusions of Grandeur 5:03
- 11 The View From Your Balcony 3:44
- 12 Disco Potential 4:06
- 13 Silver Age 3:32
- 14 Screaming 4:55
- 15 The Ghost of Myself 4:02
- 16 Casting a Shadow 4:36
- 17 Lies 4:39
- 18 Sexy Northerner 3:42
Disc 2
- 1 Always 5:03
- 2 Nightlife 3:53
- 3 Searching for the Face of Jesus 3:26
- 4 Between Two Islands 5:06
- 5 Friendly Fire 3:22
- 6 We're the Pet Shop Boys 4:55
- 7 Transparent 3:51
- 8 I Didn't Get Where I Am Today 3:37
- 9 The Resurrectionist 3:10
- 10 Girls Don't Cry 2:34
- 11 In Private (7-inch mix) 4:10
- 12 Blue on Blue 3:11
- 13 No Time for Tears (7-inch mix) 3:35
- 14 Bright Young Things 4:55
- 15 Party Song 3:39
- 16 We're All Criminals Now 3:54
- 17 Gin and Jag 4:28
- 18 After the Event 5:15
- 19 The Former Enfant Terrible 2:51
- 20 Up and Down 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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