Was It Worth It? cover

Was It Worth It?

Pet Shop Boys · 1991

29 min · 5 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop

Eclectic synth-pop textures blend with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective dance experience that questions the price of fame.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective dance party atmosphere
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • introspective moments between grooves
  • short sessions with engaging flow

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in December 1991, 'Was It Worth It?' marked a transitional phase for Pet Shop Boys after their commercial peak in the late '80s. This single came just before the duo began exploring more theatrical and conceptual themes in their work, particularly with their subsequent album 'Very' in 1993.
Stylistic neighbors
Erasure· New Order· Depeche Mode

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Was It Worth It? (7" mix) 4:27
  • 2 Was It Worth It? (12" remix) 7:13
  • 3 Miserablism (Electro mix) 5:38
  • 4 Music for Boys (Part 3) 5:40
  • 5 Overture to Performance 6:14

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