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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • danceable tracks for celebration
  • nostalgic anthems for gatherings
  • vibrant energy for road trips
  • poignant moments for reflection
  • wave-like pacing for enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking minimalistic soundscapes
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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
Erasure· New Order· Depeche Mode

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 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 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 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

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