Pet Shop Boys - Great Great Pop Music
07-21-04, 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by Hiro11
They're great pop craftsmen and have some of the wittier lyrics around, but they're just too, uh, gay for me. I prefer Big Dumb Guitars.
Edit: I just realized that I absolutely love Magnetic Fields, so maybe the gayness isn't the turn off....I dunno.
They're great pop craftsmen and have some of the wittier lyrics around, but they're just too, uh, gay for me. I prefer Big Dumb Guitars.
Edit: I just realized that I absolutely love Magnetic Fields, so maybe the gayness isn't the turn off....I dunno.
07-22-04, 06:26 PM
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LOVE the Pet Shop Boys. Wildly under-rated group.
07-27-04, 07:28 PM
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Originally posted by LiquidSky
Hmmm. I'm gay and I love "big dumb guitars"....guess that screws your "theory" such that it is.
Hmmm. I'm gay and I love "big dumb guitars"....guess that screws your "theory" such that it is.
I think we are a minority within a minority though. :-(
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07-27-04, 07:36 PM
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Originally posted by Norm de Plume
As many have said, Discography is stellar. "Always on My Mind" is also my favourite, but avoid the extended version for which they added a completely gratuitous bridge that brings the song to a screeching halt.
Is there "gay" music? People listen to music that sounds good to them. I'm sure many gays like Metal or Country.
As many have said, Discography is stellar. "Always on My Mind" is also my favourite, but avoid the extended version for which they added a completely gratuitous bridge that brings the song to a screeching halt.
Is there "gay" music? People listen to music that sounds good to them. I'm sure many gays like Metal or Country.
So while there is no 'gay' music as such (we all like what we like), there is definitely a stronger gay following for certain artists and they seem to be the more inane, churned out en masse, trite soulless dance pop.
While there are bound to be gay Metallica fans etc, I bet there are more gay Kylie fans and the like.
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07-27-04, 10:22 PM
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Originally posted by DonnachaOne
Their cover of Go West is friggin' superb.
Their cover of Go West is friggin' superb.
07-28-04, 04:57 AM
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Being Boring - the video and song itself really identified with me at that stage of my life ... always liked PSB. Never got around to seeing their show though. Saw some show vids and it looked pretty good.
07-28-04, 11:49 AM
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Originally posted by Rogue588
That entire album [Very] is PERFECTION and one of my favorites of theirs..
That entire album [Very] is PERFECTION and one of my favorites of theirs..
Gotta love the love for the PSB in this thread. I've been a fan since day one and, while they have disappointed me a couple of times, they are still putting out awesome product on a regular basis.
Also recommend Disco 3 and the PopArt DVD.
07-28-04, 09:56 PM
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Erasure was good up until a few cds ago. They lost it big time...although their work through their greatest hits is fantastic. Andy's voice is amazing.
The boys on the other hand have sustained their creativity. My only critisim is I wish they would have branched with their lyrics a bit more and try different styles. But if it ain't broke....
go rent or buy the DVD from a few shows ago, can't remember which album it was for (Bilinqual?) but watched with my buds...all hetros mind you, and we loved it.
The boys on the other hand have sustained their creativity. My only critisim is I wish they would have branched with their lyrics a bit more and try different styles. But if it ain't broke....
go rent or buy the DVD from a few shows ago, can't remember which album it was for (Bilinqual?) but watched with my buds...all hetros mind you, and we loved it.
07-29-04, 01:55 AM
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Originally posted by fuel door
Erasure was good up until a few cds ago. They lost it big time...although their work through their greatest hits is fantastic. Andy's voice is amazing.
The boys on the other hand have sustained their creativity. My only critisim is I wish they would have branched with their lyrics a bit more and try different styles. But if it ain't broke....
go rent or buy the DVD from a few shows ago, can't remember which album it was for (Bilinqual?) but watched with my buds...all hetros mind you, and we loved it.
Erasure was good up until a few cds ago. They lost it big time...although their work through their greatest hits is fantastic. Andy's voice is amazing.
The boys on the other hand have sustained their creativity. My only critisim is I wish they would have branched with their lyrics a bit more and try different styles. But if it ain't broke....
go rent or buy the DVD from a few shows ago, can't remember which album it was for (Bilinqual?) but watched with my buds...all hetros mind you, and we loved it.
07-29-04, 08:07 AM
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I have Relentless, and quite a bit of other rare PSB stuff.
I just sold my copies of Aurally 1 and 2 on ebay for 60 dollars a piece.
They were older boots produced by a guy in texas. Lots of rare mixes.
I just sold my copies of Aurally 1 and 2 on ebay for 60 dollars a piece.
They were older boots produced by a guy in texas. Lots of rare mixes.
07-29-04, 08:09 AM
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Originally posted by redhenry
Have to agree that Erasure have lost their way a bit, and the new ablum "Nightbird" I think it's called due late 04 early 05 is their last chance to prove they still have something to offer.
Have to agree that Erasure have lost their way a bit, and the new ablum "Nightbird" I think it's called due late 04 early 05 is their last chance to prove they still have something to offer.
Still love Two Ring Circus, that mix of Sometimes rocks.
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07-29-04, 07:28 PM
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Originally posted by fuel door
they lost me awhle ago...with the cd with I say I say I say (the one before Cowboy) I thought it was really weak. Haven't heard their new material since then, but from what I've heard it hasn't improved at all. It's too bad too, I think the material from the Blue Savahnna period were really good. (Drama, Stop, Love to hate you)
Still love Two Ring Circus, that mix of Sometimes rocks.
they lost me awhle ago...with the cd with I say I say I say (the one before Cowboy) I thought it was really weak. Haven't heard their new material since then, but from what I've heard it hasn't improved at all. It's too bad too, I think the material from the Blue Savahnna period were really good. (Drama, Stop, Love to hate you)
Still love Two Ring Circus, that mix of Sometimes rocks.
http://www.onges-erasure-page.co.uk/discography.htm
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07-29-04, 11:28 PM
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Been a fan of them for while and never have gone too long without listening to their material. My favorite CD is "Alternative". Jack the Lad, New Life, It must be Obvious, and We All Feel Better In the Dark are among my favorite songs by them. Those songs are awesome!
07-30-04, 05:52 AM
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Have to agree with We All Feel Better..... and It Must Be Obvious are brilliant, I remember when that album came out they were on a london radio station and played a remix of We All.... with alot more piano on it, and it was beautiful but cannot remember the remix title, its been killing me for years.
I think I might have to search for it again.
I think I might have to search for it again.
07-30-04, 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by redhenry
I know it's nitpicking, but there was an album between I Say... and Cowboy - self titled and hailed as one of their best. It had the cpainted cover and some great trax like Rock Me Gently, Stay With Me, Sono Luminus, and ...damn it, the whole thing is excellent. Check it out!
http://www.onges-erasure-page.co.uk/discography.htm
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I know it's nitpicking, but there was an album between I Say... and Cowboy - self titled and hailed as one of their best. It had the cpainted cover and some great trax like Rock Me Gently, Stay With Me, Sono Luminus, and ...damn it, the whole thing is excellent. Check it out!
http://www.onges-erasure-page.co.uk/discography.htm
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Been a fan of them for while and never have gone too long without listening to their material. My favorite CD is "Alternative". Jack the Lad, New Life, It must be Obvious, and We All Feel Better In the Dark are among my favorite songs by them. Those songs are awesome!
Jack the Lad is a great tune.
07-30-04, 12:23 PM
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These are the remixes of WAFBITD.
Mostly as b-sides on the Being Boring CD Singles.
I have them all at home somewhere, I'll try and figure out whats good, of course they are all great.
5:18 We All Feel Better In The Dark (after hours climax)
6:42 We All Feel Better In The Dark (extended mix)
5:18 We All Feel Better In The Dark (ambient mix)
6:47 We All Feel Better In The Dark (12 inch mix)
who ever thought we'd have a 2 page thread on Pet Shop Boys
Mostly as b-sides on the Being Boring CD Singles.
I have them all at home somewhere, I'll try and figure out whats good, of course they are all great.
5:18 We All Feel Better In The Dark (after hours climax)
6:42 We All Feel Better In The Dark (extended mix)
5:18 We All Feel Better In The Dark (ambient mix)
6:47 We All Feel Better In The Dark (12 inch mix)
who ever thought we'd have a 2 page thread on Pet Shop Boys
07-30-04, 12:23 PM
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Originally posted by Giles
shameless plug: and don't forget to purchase your DVD copy of PopArt! with 39 videos (AbFab is missing though
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shameless plug: and don't forget to purchase your DVD copy of PopArt! with 39 videos (AbFab is missing though
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How's the quality on PopArt!?
07-31-04, 05:12 AM
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Originally posted by 12thmonkey
I've been less than pleased with some of the Music Video Distributor titles, in terms of audio.
How's the quality on PopArt!?
I've been less than pleased with some of the Music Video Distributor titles, in terms of audio.
How's the quality on PopArt!?
07-31-04, 07:29 AM
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Originally posted by LiquidSky
Hmmm. I'm gay and I love "big dumb guitars"....guess that screws your "theory" such that it is.
Hmmm. I'm gay and I love "big dumb guitars"....guess that screws your "theory" such that it is.
08-01-04, 03:43 PM
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I just listed my rarest Pet Shop Boys item on eBay.
Its the Fan Club Christmas CD, a few have sold recently for over 100GBP...
Its the Fan Club Christmas CD, a few have sold recently for over 100GBP...
08-02-04, 05:30 AM
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Originally posted by vallerie
For real! But who did the original? I didn't know it was a remake!
For real! But who did the original? I didn't know it was a remake!
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08-02-04, 08:09 AM
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Originally posted by redhenry
Yep me too! Gay and like 'big dumb guitars".
I think we are a minority within a minority though. :-(
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Yep me too! Gay and like 'big dumb guitars".
I think we are a minority within a minority though. :-(
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