Ultimate
Pet Shop Boys · 2010
262 min · 67 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop
A vibrant collection of synth-driven anthems that capture the essence of 80s and 90s pop culture.
Why this album works
The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and becoming a staple in the discography of Pet Shop Boys. It also reflects the duo's cultural impact, with tracks like 'West End Girls' being emblematic of the synth-pop era and influencing countless artists within and beyond the genre.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks nostalgic vibes of past eras for dancefloor energy
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Ultimate' marks a retrospective compilation for Pet Shop Boys, celebrating over three decades since their debut album 'Please' in 1986. At this point, they had solidified their status as icons of electronic pop, following the successes of albums like 'Fundamental' (2006) and 'Yes' (2009). This compilation not only highlights their chart-topping hits but also showcases their enduring influence on dance music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- New Order· Soft Cell· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 West End Girls Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 6:00
- 48 West End Girls Standout 5:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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