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| From | DanAbnrml9@aol.com |
| Subject | Re: Bleu/Pet Shop Boys |
| Date | Fri, 28 Feb 2003 13:34:01 EST |
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<< BILINGUAL is easily the weakest PSB album -- only a few top shelf tunes.
NIGHTLIFE was a pretty good return to form. But the new one, RELEASE
(containing "Home and Dry") is one of their best. Much less dancey and
featuring Johnny Marr on almost every track. Hooks don't get much bigger
than on "I Get Along". Of the proper LPs, I'd also recommend ACTUALLY
(their second album, with "What Have I Done To Deserve This") and VERY. One
of the greatest bands of the past 20 years, IMO. >>
I must say, if that's the WEAKEST, then I'm really in for a treat. I really
love "Metamorphosis", "Up Against It", "Se A Vida E", "Red Letter Day"... all
great! I think Bilingual is just fantastic, and since my store has a used
copy of the 2CD reissue, I'm planning on trading up in the very very near
future. I just bought a copy of the 2CD version of Release today, too...
<< My favorite album is Very, and I think all of the 2 CD reissues are full
of
great tunes. >>
I'm admittedly a sucker for 2CD reissues of things, so I think that only
further cements my decision to start buying up the catalog. Just out of
curiosity... those two CD reissues were all imports right? I've seen a a few
of them (though not all) at various Newbury stores for the reasonable price
of 18.99, which--less my discount, is actually quite cheap. But I haven't
seen them all--presumably because they *are* imports--so I guess I'll have to
ultimately order at least a few.
Their catalog is so vast and confusing, though. The 2CD reissues do a good
job of rounding stuff up, but are there still stray tracks left on
"Alternative" that aren't included? And what about that "Closer to Heaven"
soundtrack? Even the Disco albums (particularly 3, which is mostly new
material and includes a Felix Da Housecat (!) mix) would probably be
important purchases further down the road.
Ay yi yi. --Jason
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