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Simply an astounding work by the PSBsReview created: 02/05/06
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5 of 6 people found this review helpful.
I started listening to the PSBs as a child becasue my mum used to play it, and ive loved there music ever since.
It is hard to believe that when it was first released, Rolling Stone called this "a mere pop album good for those who like pop".
This is simply an astounding work by the Boys, commercial success of which should have surprised even them, too. The singles seem to be the cream of the cake but one should listen into the album just to see how fine songwriters Neil and Christ are...it is really hard to tell my feelings about "It Couldn't Happen Here" and "King's Cross"...the ultimate pop perfection with strings, abounding orchestral manouvers and heart-felt, socially dabbing lyrics, both are glorious examples of good music, showing that pop can be soulful and heart-wrenchingly dramatic.
It is so sad that many people avoid PSB because of their gay identity. The band and all of their works are top-notch; however, they are not even included in Amazon's essentials while synthetic Depeche Mode and self-repeating New Order are called essentials. PSB are one of the best things England has given to the music industry, sort of a behind-the-curtain heroes that have a favourable influence on all their contemporary "essentials" even if the Boys jumped to the wagon after them.
Spare yourself the big mistake many are trapped into and don't overlook these guys. Start with Discography just to get warm and then move to Actually. You will be always rewarded for the rest of your life.
It is hard to believe that when it was first released, Rolling Stone called this "a mere pop album good for those who like pop".
This is simply an astounding work by the Boys, commercial success of which should have surprised even them, too. The singles seem to be the cream of the cake but one should listen into the album just to see how fine songwriters Neil and Christ are...it is really hard to tell my feelings about "It Couldn't Happen Here" and "King's Cross"...the ultimate pop perfection with strings, abounding orchestral manouvers and heart-felt, socially dabbing lyrics, both are glorious examples of good music, showing that pop can be soulful and heart-wrenchingly dramatic.
It is so sad that many people avoid PSB because of their gay identity. The band and all of their works are top-notch; however, they are not even included in Amazon's essentials while synthetic Depeche Mode and self-repeating New Order are called essentials. PSB are one of the best things England has given to the music industry, sort of a behind-the-curtain heroes that have a favourable influence on all their contemporary "essentials" even if the Boys jumped to the wagon after them.
Spare yourself the big mistake many are trapped into and don't overlook these guys. Start with Discography just to get warm and then move to Actually. You will be always rewarded for the rest of your life.
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80's Icons - The Pet Shop Boys - ActuallyReview created: 03/05/08
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I am so happy to have this album on CD. I had it on vinyl previously but my ex got custody - I got so carried away trying to get a replacement that I bought two copies by mistake.
I heard a track from this album on a TV show and it brought back so many memories of the times and the music that I had to track down the album and get it for my collection again.
Although the music was heavily reliant on technology, I always enjoyed it. It was and is, great to listen to and even better to dance to. My all time favourite is the track they did with Dusty Springfield but there are others that I really enjoy too. Catchy lyrics and memorable scores make the duo's music thoroughly enjoyable and they are just so redolent of the 80's with it's mixture of new romanticism, punk and techno.
The Pet Shop Boys are true icons of the times, along with other bands like Duran Duran, Yazoo, Blancmange, Bananarama, The Jam and many others - yes, some of them were very commercial but that didn't stop them being fun and great to listen to - upbeat and wonderful to dance to, or drive to. They are still as good today.
I heard a track from this album on a TV show and it brought back so many memories of the times and the music that I had to track down the album and get it for my collection again.
Although the music was heavily reliant on technology, I always enjoyed it. It was and is, great to listen to and even better to dance to. My all time favourite is the track they did with Dusty Springfield but there are others that I really enjoy too. Catchy lyrics and memorable scores make the duo's music thoroughly enjoyable and they are just so redolent of the 80's with it's mixture of new romanticism, punk and techno.
The Pet Shop Boys are true icons of the times, along with other bands like Duran Duran, Yazoo, Blancmange, Bananarama, The Jam and many others - yes, some of them were very commercial but that didn't stop them being fun and great to listen to - upbeat and wonderful to dance to, or drive to. They are still as good today.
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Pet Shop Boys - ActuallyWhat an absolutely great album, takes you back to the Eighties. Bought this album because I heard a song on the radio. Forgotten how good they were!
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Pet Shop Boys - Actually (CD 1987)Review created: 04/10/07
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i liked value for money. enjoyed bidding for it and wasnt a rip of seller. postage was quick no messing around
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The best album the Pet Shop Boys have ever madeReview created: 17/04/07
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I've always been a Pet Shop Boys fan, so when I saw my favourite Pet Shop Boys album on CD I had to have it. . . . . Actually is one of the Pet Shop Boys best albums, it's different from everything else that was in the album charts at that time (1980s).
It's fantastically orchestrated, uplifting and interesting. There's several different styles of music within this album, but they're all very Pet Shop Boysish (if there's such a word).
I've recently watched (for the first time) the movie "It Couldn't Happen Here" by the Pet Shop Boys and it uses this album as it's sound track throughout the film. Now I've finally seen the film, the videos to the songs make more sense.
I highly recommend this album, there's nothing bad to say about it, just maybe that I should have gone out and bought the CD years ago!!!
An absolute must for Pet Shop Boys fans. . . .
It's fantastically orchestrated, uplifting and interesting. There's several different styles of music within this album, but they're all very Pet Shop Boysish (if there's such a word).
I've recently watched (for the first time) the movie "It Couldn't Happen Here" by the Pet Shop Boys and it uses this album as it's sound track throughout the film. Now I've finally seen the film, the videos to the songs make more sense.
I highly recommend this album, there's nothing bad to say about it, just maybe that I should have gone out and bought the CD years ago!!!
An absolute must for Pet Shop Boys fans. . . .
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Pet shop Boys ActuallyThis album is better than please I had it on tape when i was a kid and my friend had a better stereo than me so i played it at hers for the first time,
we listened to side one all very good Kings cross is Haunting,when you listen you'll see why,
we then listened to it couldnt happen here side 2 as was my friends mum came up and no word of a lie we had to rewind that song 3 times so she could listen to it again and again, Pet shop Boys then released a strange film with the same title. This album was the hook that pulled all pet shop boys fans in and for that we must say THANKYOU Neil Thankyou Chris
we listened to side one all very good Kings cross is Haunting,when you listen you'll see why,
we then listened to it couldnt happen here side 2 as was my friends mum came up and no word of a lie we had to rewind that song 3 times so she could listen to it again and again, Pet shop Boys then released a strange film with the same title. This album was the hook that pulled all pet shop boys fans in and for that we must say THANKYOU Neil Thankyou Chris
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Pet Shop Boys - ActuallyReview created: 04/10/06
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Great Album, which I have on record - trouble is its in the loft and you cannot play it in the car etc. So bought the CD so I could play it anywhere. It popped back into my mind when I heard one of the tracks 'Shopping' on the TV. So when it came back from e-bay it was good to listen to the album. When you listen to it again fully after many years it still sounds so good, if not better than originally. Why? not sure could be memories or the truth in my opinion the Pet Shop Boys don't produce music to this standard anymore. The album feels fresh and different. As well as the singles 'What have I done to deserve this', 'Heart','Rent' & 'It's a sin' there are 6 other tracks most worthy of release themselves. If you like the Pet Shop Boys give it a go you won't be dissapointed.
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