Inner Sanctum
Pet Shop Boys · 2019
103 min · 18 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop
A vibrant tapestry of classic synths and modern beats, echoing the duo's signature blend of introspection and danceability.
Why this album works
'Inner Sanctum' is notable for its ambitious melding of past hits with new material, featuring reimagined versions of fan favorites. The album received positive critical reception, reinforcing Pet Shop Boys' status as pioneers in the synth-pop genre and solidifying their influence on contemporary electronic music.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with peaks danceable rhythms for celebration introspective moments of reflection
- Context
- Released on April 12, 2019, 'Inner Sanctum' arrived during a period of steady evolution for Pet Shop Boys, marking their return after the critically acclaimed 'Super' in 2016. The album showcases their continued relevance in the electronic music landscape while reflecting on themes of nostalgia and identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- New Order· Soft Cell· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Inner Sanctum Standout 4:36
- 2 Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money) Standout 2:51
- 3 The Pop Kids / In the Night / Burn Standout 11:11
- 4 Love Is a Bourgeois Construct 6:43
- 5 New York City Boy 3:40
- 6 Se a Vida É (That’s the Way Life Is) 4:16
- 7 Love Comes Quickly 5:38
- 8 Love Etc. 3:48
- 9 The Dictator Decides / Inside a Dream 9:20
- 10 West End Girls 5:10
- 11 Home and Dry / The Enigma 7:38
- 12 Vocal / The Sodom and Gomorrah Show 8:56
- 13 It’s a Sin 5:43
- 14 Left to My Own Devices 5:25
- 15 Heart / Go West 7:59
- 16 Domino Dancing 4:52
- 17 Always on My Mind 4:16
- 18 The Pop Kids (reprise) 1:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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