Sunday, January 19, 2014

Pet Shop Boys Electric --- First Thoughts

This morning I downloaded Electric, the new PSB album.  This evening, after a lovely dinner with friends, I had a first listen.

The instruments and production are expensive and first rate.  As always, the song writing is at least a cut above whatever else is out there.  Thursday is the standout track on a first listen, succeeding by combining the best of old PSB with some new elements.  Other songs, while good, feel a bit B side --- more repackaging of old elements rather than a new direction or a new take on old directions.

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