New York City Boy cover

New York City Boy

Pet Shop Boys · 1999

71 min · 9 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop

A vibrant celebration of urban life, blending infectious dance beats with a glossy, synth-driven pop sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant dance floor energy
  • extended mixes for deep immersion
  • celebration of urban nightlife
  • wave-like pacing for movement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer shorter, standalone tracks
  • seek quiet, introspective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 27, 1999, 'New York City Boy' came during the Pet Shop Boys' period of continued experimentation after their commercial success in the 1990s. This single built upon their previous album, 'Bilingual', showcasing their ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes while maintaining their distinctive style.
Stylistic neighbors
Erasure· New Order· Depeche Mode

Tracklist

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

  • 1 New York City Boy (radio edit) 3:35
  • 2 New York City Boy (The Superchumbo Uptown mix) 9:45
  • 3 New York City Boy (The Superchumbo Downtown dub) 7:44
  • 4 New York City Boy (The Almighty Definitive mix) 6:31
  • 5 New York City Boy (The Almighty Man on a Mission mix) 6:49
  • 6 New York City Boy (The Thunderpuss 2000 Club mix) 10:55
  • 7 New York City Boy (The Thunderdub) 8:21
  • 8 New York City Boy (The Morales Club mix) 10:54
  • 9 New York City Boy (The Lange mix) 7:06

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata