Left to my own Devices vs Being Boring

[Nickname]

Both are arguably the best PSB tracks of all time, at least both have some remarkable achivements. Being Boring has the most touching lyrics ever listened on a PSB song and a more mature perspective. Left to my own Devices has one of the most powerful and complex song they have ever created, a mixture of several styles (rap, dance, pop, orchestral) in a song of more than 8 minutes long.

In my opinion, it's a battle between lyrics vs music. I think it's not so relevant the music sound of Being Boring if you compare it with Left to my own Devices but the big point of Being Boring is the lyrics.

Anyway, choose the best.

[Marie loves PSB]

I'm unable to vote this time - they are both great tracks! Too difficult to decide!

[tottenhammattspurs]

Why?

[Future Lover]

Why?

Indeed

[Pod]

Has to be Being Boring but only by the margin of a gnat’s erection. Both are classics.

[Boring90]

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[Detorim-boy]

I like listening to the extended mix of Being Boring more than any version of Left To My Own Devices....

[leesmapman]

Easy. Left to my own devices. One of their best songs ever imho. I'm not a big fan of Being boring, although I can see why people love this song.

[retrofuturist]

Both are in my top 5. Hard to vote, seeing two such great, yet radically different tracks juxtaposed against each other.

I guess that's the point of the poll!

[Gabby]

Hmm this is a tricky one.

Devices for me but it's a photo finish. I just think overall it's got the lot. BB is sprawling and sentimental, lush and awesome but it lacks the quirkiness of Devices. Not that it needs it, but I think that's what makes Devices my pick overall and what sets it apart. You can party to Devices, but you ain't at a party with BB.

[rashomon]

Sorry but won't vote on this - unable to in fact.

Can't compare these - love them both.

[cupoftea]

Wedding in Berlin

[Synthrobot]

Wow Devices is beating Boring at the moment, so much for the mythical fanbase's favourite PSB record.

I'm Boring.

[Waffleon]

I wrote a whole post and it disappeared. Something to the effect that I had a sudden realization the other day that Devices probably was their best song. It has everything and you don't get tired of it. I was so taken with this thought I was going to post, but you beat me to it. I am still Boring mind you, because it is simply beautiful. So Hard is another one that I like more than I thought I did. I find it super-nostalgic for no particular reason that I understand.

[D.J.]

I wrote a whole post and it disappeared. Something to the effect that I had a sudden realization the other day that Devices probably was their best song. It has everything and you don't get tired of it. I was so taken with this thought I was going to post, but you beat me to it. I am still Boring mind you, because it is simply beautiful. So Hard is another one that I like more than I thought I did. I find it super-nostalgic for no particular reason that I understand.

Funny, just a week or two ago as I was playing Introspective for a millionth time, I came to the same realization about Devices! It is probably “the most Pet Shop Boys song”. It has everything. And in the album version of the song, the part that starts at 5:34 and goes to the end is so warm, optimistic it has this healing power to it. But still, I pick Being Boring over Devices.