Very
Pet Shop Boys · 1993
90 min · 18 tracks · house music
A vibrant fusion of electronic pop and dance rhythms, layered with introspective lyrics and theatrical flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Can You Forgive Her? Start here — This track opens the album with a catchy chorus and examines themes of regret and desire through a sharp narrative lens, establishing a tone for the collection.
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Go West / Postscript — As an iconic cover of the Village People classic, this song encapsulates themes of hope and inclusivity, becoming synonymous with LGBTQ+ pride.
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Yesterday, When I Was Mad — This track features introspective lyrics about frustration in fame, set against a vibrant production that highlights the duo's characteristic wit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends vibrant electronic pop with introspective themes, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the sixth track introduces a more reflective tone with its slower pace.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that intertwine with electronic instrumentation, creating a rich soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- thoughtful introspective reflections
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established wider recognition with chart-topping hits and critical acclaim.
- Themes
- early '90s dance culture· LGBTQ+ unity· fame's emotional turmoil
- Career context
- Very marked the Pet Shop Boys' fifth studio album, following their successful release of Behaviour in 1990. At this point, they were solidifying their status as pop icons while experimenting with more diverse sounds and complex themes, setting the stage for their continued evolution in the 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erasure· New Order· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Can You Forgive Her? Start here 3:53
- 2 I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing 3:03
- 3 Liberation 4:06
- 4 A Different Point of View 3:26
- 5 Dreaming of the Queen 4:19
- 6 Yesterday, When I Was Mad 3:55
- 7 The Theatre 5:10
- 8 One and One Make Five 3:30
- 9 To Speak Is a Sin 4:45
- 10 Young Offender 4:49
- 11 One in a Million 3:53
- 12 Go West / Postscript 8:21
Disc 2
- 1 My Head Is Spinning 6:33
- 2 Forever in Love 6:19
- 3 KDX 125 6:25
- 4 We Came From Outer Space 5:24
- 5 The Man Who Has Everything 6:00
- 6 One Thing Leads to Another 6:27
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Songs of Faith and Devotion
Depeche Mode
Shares thematic depth and emotional turmoil within a rich electronic soundscape.
Chorus
Erasure
Combines vibrant synth-pop with introspective lyrics, reflecting early '90s dance culture.
Republic
New Order
Explores similar themes of fame and identity through a blend of danceable beats and introspective melodies.
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