PopArt – The Hits
Pet Shop Boys · 2003
147 min · 35 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop
A vibrant collection where synth-pop anthems intertwine with poignant lyrics and danceable rhythms.
Why this album works
'PopArt – The Hits' achieved commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and featuring hits that defined the synth-pop genre. Its release reinforced the duo's influence on electronic music and pop culture, particularly with tracks like 'West End Girls' remaining staples in club playlists and radio rotations worldwide.
- Best for
- danceable tracks for celebration nostalgic anthems for gatherings vibrant energy for road trips
- Context
- Released on November 24, 2003, 'PopArt – The Hits' arrived during the Pet Shop Boys' resurgence after a decade filled with varied projects. This compilation encapsulated their journey from the mid-80s to early 2000s, showcasing their evolution in sound and thematic depth while solidifying their status as pop icons.
- Stylistic neighbors
- New Order· Soft Cell· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Go West 5:04
- 2 Suburbia (video mix) 5:11
- 3 Se a vida é (That’s the Way Life Is) 4:00
- 4 What Have I Done to Deserve This? 4:18
- 5 Always on My Mind Standout 4:01
- 6 I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing 4:45
- 7 Home and Dry 3:58
- 8 Heart 3:58
- 9 Miracles 3:55
- 10 Love Comes Quickly 4:18
- 11 It’s a Sin Standout 4:59
- 12 Domino Dancing 4:17
- 13 Before 4:06
- 14 New York City Boy 3:20
- 15 It’s Alright 4:19
- 16 Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You) 4:30
- 17 A Red Letter Day 4:34
Disc 2
- 1 Left to My Own Devices 4:47
- 2 I Don’t Know What You Want but I Can’t Give It Any More 4:24
- 3 Flamboyant 3:50
- 4 Being Boring 4:50
- 5 Can You Forgive Her? 3:52
- 6 West End Girls Standout 4:04
- 7 I Get Along 4:11
- 8 So Hard 3:58
- 9 Rent 3:33
- 10 Jealousy 4:15
- 11 DJ Culture 4:20
- 12 You Only Tell Me You Love Me When You’re Drunk 3:13
- 13 Liberation 4:06
- 14 Paninaro ’95 4:10
- 15 Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money) 3:45
- 16 Yesterday, When I Was Mad 4:00
- 17 Single-Bilingual 3:30
- 18 Somewhere 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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