Introspective - Pet Shop Boys

As you are probably aware introspective means to examine ones own thoughts or feelings. It is also the 6-track mini-album by The Pet Shop Boys which was released in 1988. The six tracks are extended mixes of some of their most popular songs from what was probably their most productive time. Five of the tracks are immediately well known having been singles either from them or for collaborative artists. PSB are of course best known for their electronic dance music and this album is predominantly electronic disco. There is the original Pet Shop Boys version of 'I'm Not Scared' which was a hit when sung by Patsy Kensit. Neil Tennant sings the song exactly as ...  Read the complete review

The year was 1988, and after a couple of hit albums and a string of hit singles (including three number ones) the Pet Shop Boys decided to go all Introspective on us. In a radical move away from the usual ten track album, that was the expected 'norm' from pop groups, we were treated instead to a dance album with six extended versions of their songs. Of course this wasn't the first time that the Pet Shop Boys had done this, as we had already undertaken a similar project, 'Disco', a few years before in 1986. On this occasion the tracks were as follows: • Left To My Own Devices • I Want A Dog • Domino ...  Read the complete review

This "remix" album was a major hit in the 1980's by recent Ivor Novello award winners the Pet Shop Boys, and one which still lasts the test of time. "Left to My Own Devices" moves swiftly into "I Want A Dog", followed by the classic lengthy remix of "Domino Dancing", the PSB's proving that they were truly often before their time, with the latino disco style of this song, very much pre-Ricky Martin! More classic remixes follow, "I'm Not Scared" (for true Patsy Kensit fans!), "Always on My Mind" and finally the crescendo of "It's Alright". With a total playing time of ...  Read the complete review

As you are probably aware introspective means to examine ones own thoughts or feelings. It is also the 6-track mini-album by The Pet Shop Boys which was released in 1988. the six tracks are extended mixes of 6 of their most popular songs from what was their most productive time. Five of the tracks are immediately well known having been singles either from them or for collaborative artists. PSB are of course best known for their electronic dance music and this album is predominantly electronic disco. The only disappointing track is ‘I Want A Dog’ which is pretty standard stuff by PSB standards. There is also the original PSN version of ...  Read the complete review