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Super

Pet Shop Boys · 2016

46 min · 12 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop

A vibrant blend of euphoric synths and rhythmic house beats that encapsulates contemporary dance-pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • uplifting dance floor vibes
  • dynamic rhythmic exploration
  • playful and energetic moods
  • immersive soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in the electronic music scene.
Themes
youth culture nostalgia· dance floor connection· urban nightlife vibrance
Career context
Released on April 1, 2016, 'Super' is the Pet Shop Boys' thirteenth studio album, following their 2013 release 'Electric'. At this point in their career, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe were embracing a modern sound while retaining their signature blend of wit and melancholy, marking a continued evolution in their extensive discography.
Stylistic neighbors
Erasure· New Order· Depeche Mode
If this clicks, go next to
Hotspot — Continues the dance-pop energy with fresh themes and modern production.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Junk by M83 — Shares a vibrant synth palette and themes of nostalgia for youth culture and urban experiences.
Why Make Sense? by Hot Chip — Combines euphoric beats with clever lyrics, reflecting on nightlife and connections in a modern dance context.
Body Talk by Robyn — Features an infectious blend of pop and house elements, exploring themes of love and nightlife vibrance.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Happiness".

  • 1 Happiness Start here 4:04
  • 2 The Pop Kids 3:55
  • 3 Twenty-Something 4:22
  • 4 Groovy 3:29
  • 5 The Dictator Decides 4:50
  • 6 Pazzo! 2:44
  • 7 Inner Sanctum 4:18
  • 8 Undertow 4:15
  • 9 Sad Robot World 3:18
  • 10 Say It to Me 3:08
  • 11 Burn 3:53
  • 12 Into Thin Air 4:17

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