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