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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • danceable rhythms for celebration
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • vibrant energy for social settings
  • patient unfolding of soundscapes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career 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
Erasure· New Order· Depeche Mode

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Inner Sanctum 4:36
  • 2 Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money) 2:51
  • 3 The Pop Kids / In the Night / Burn 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

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