Ultimate
Pet Shop Boys · 2010
262 min · 67 tracks · house music
A vibrant collection of synth-pop anthems that encapsulates the Pet Shop Boys' signature blend of introspective lyrics and infectious beats.
Top tracks — play these first
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West End Girls Start here — This track not only defined the Pet Shop Boys' sound but also became a cultural touchstone for the 1980s, blending narrative lyrics with a catchy groove.
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It’s a Sin — 'It’s a Sin' addresses themes of guilt and societal expectations, showcasing the duo's ability to mix personal struggle with danceable pop music.
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Being Boring — This song reflects on nostalgia and loss while featuring lush production, marking it as one of their most poignant works that resonates with listeners across generations.
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Go West — 'Go West' presents an uplifting message of freedom and acceptance, becoming an anthem for various movements while incorporating a memorable melody and powerful harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- nostalgic vibes of past eras
- for dancefloor energy
- sing-along anthems with friends
- background for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A comprehensive hits collection, making it accessible for new listeners.
- Themes
- urban life commentary· LGBTQ+ empowerment· 80s pop nostalgia
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Ultimate serves as a comprehensive retrospective of the Pet Shop Boys' career, showcasing their evolution from their debut single 'West End Girls' in 1984 to their continued relevance in the electronic music scene. At this point, they were celebrating over two decades of influential work, solidifying their status as electronic pop icons.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erasure· New Order· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 West End Girls Start here 4:05
- 2 Suburbia 4:02
- 3 It’s a Sin 5:00
- 4 What Have I Done to Deserve This? 4:20
- 5 Always on My Mind 3:58
- 6 Heart 4:17
- 7 Domino Dancing 4:18
- 8 Left to My Own Devices 4:45
- 9 Being Boring 4:51
- 10 Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can’t take My Eyes Off You) 4:32
- 11 Go West 5:02
- 12 Before 4:06
- 13 Se a vida é (That’s the Way Life Is) 4:01
- 14 New York City Boy 3:20
- 15 Home and Dry 3:58
- 16 Miracles 3:55
- 17 I’m With Stupid 3:27
- 18 Love etc. 3:32
- 19 Together 3:30
Disc 2
- 1 West End Girls Start here 3:41
- 2 Love Comes Quickly 3:41
- 3 Opportunities 4:12
- 4 Suburbia 3:37
- 5 It’s a Sin 3:44
- 6 Rent 3:18
- 7 Always on My Mind 3:25
- 8 What Have I Done to Deserve This? 4:32
- 9 Heart 3:45
- 10 Domino Dancing 3:52
- 11 Left to My Own Devices 4:18
- 12 So Hard 4:00
- 13 Being Boring 2:57
- 14 Can You Forgive Her? 3:09
- 15 Liberation 3:41
- 16 Paninaro ’95 2:36
- 17 Se a vida é (That’s the Way Life Is) 2:57
- 18 A Red Letter Day 3:03
- 19 Somewhere 3:35
- 20 I Don’t Know What You Want but I Can’t Give It Any More 3:48
- 21 New York City Boy 3:59
- 22 You Only Tell Me You Love Me When You’re Drunk 3:12
- 23 Home and Dry 3:12
- 24 I Get Along 3:57
- 25 Miracles 2:52
- 26 Flamboyant 3:01
- 27 I’m With Stupid 3:29
- 28 More Than a Dream / Heart 4:27
- 29 Did You See Me Coming? 4:09
- 30 Love etc. 3:15
- 31 Building a Wall 1:53
- 32 Go West 3:52
- 33 Two Divided by Zero 3:46
- 34 Why Don’t We Live Together? 4:21
- 35 New York City Boy 2:49
- 36 Always on My Mind 3:46
- 37 Closer to Heaven / Left to My Own Devices 5:47
- 38 Do I Have To? 3:52
- 39 King’s Cross 4:15
- 40 Jealousy 4:29
- 41 Suburbia 5:25
- 42 What Have I Done to Deserve This? 4:37
- 43 All Over the World 3:41
- 44 Se a Vida É / Discoteca 3:25
- 45 Domino Dancing / Viva La Vida 2:34
- 46 It’s a Sin 6:36
- 47 Being Boring 6:00
- 48 West End Girls Start here 5:25
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Power, Corruption & Lies
New Order
Shares a vibrant synth-driven sound and explores urban themes with a danceable rhythm.
Chorus
Erasure
Features anthemic synth-pop melodies and themes of love and empowerment resonating with LGBTQ+ experiences.
Violator
Depeche Mode
Combines electronic textures with introspective lyrics, echoing urban life commentary and 80s nostalgia.
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