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by Lleonard Pler
Sat 07 Dec 2024, 12:06 pm
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: Chris in Adidas Spezial/CP Company Campaign.
Replies: 35
Views: 4201

Re: Chris in Adidas Spezial/CP Company Campaign.

What a great shooting. If Chris ever released a solo project, any of those pictures would make a stunning cover artwork.
by Lleonard Pler
Sat 23 Nov 2024, 12:35 am
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: Nonetheless - Expanded Edition
Replies: 287
Views: 30011

Re: Nonetheless - Expanded Edition

Disagree. I’m thinking now that produced by Stuart Price, but with orchestra, would have been ideal. Thanks entirely to the Dudes/West End girls mixes with the Manchester Camerata released this month. Wildly disagree, Price is a hack producer. Ford is the real deal. How can you or anyone tell? ...
by Lleonard Pler
Fri 22 Nov 2024, 8:28 am
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: Nonetheless - Expanded Edition
Replies: 287
Views: 30011

Re: Nonetheless - Expanded Edition

There's a lovely warmth to the demos. I found the final album grandly austere to the point of coldness, so the release of the demos allows a different perspective of these songs. Drico. I undestard that sentiment. Even if I loved the album, now listening to the demos I wonder if James Ford was the ...
by Lleonard Pler
Fri 22 Nov 2024, 8:19 am
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: James Ford
Replies: 68
Views: 6861

Re: James Ford

So now that we've heard the demos it's safe to say that James Ford enhanced and polished the final songs, but sacrificing the more electronic elements from the demos. Was it worth it?
by Lleonard Pler
Fri 22 Nov 2024, 7:52 am
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: Nonetheless - Expanded Edition
Replies: 287
Views: 30011

Re: Nonetheless - Expanded Edition

Adrenaline is cute but I understand it didn't add much to the album having Feel or Why am I dancing already.

The dark end of the street is a better cover than ATYD. The last minute is just what I expected of a James Ford produced album when they first announced it.

Going to listen to the demos now.
by Lleonard Pler
Mon 18 Nov 2024, 2:18 pm
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: PSB open Strictly Come Dancing 16/11/24
Replies: 202
Views: 14082

Re: PSB open Strictly Come Dancing 16/11/24

Sorry, I don't understand this kind of short chopped medleys. It's too short and unlistenable on it's own. Not sure that it will end up on streamings like the MTV one. But I agree that the whole performance is rather good. Very cool for PSB. 2009 Brits medley is pure perfection. Maybe they'll ...
by Lleonard Pler
Mon 18 Nov 2024, 9:07 am
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: PSB open Strictly Come Dancing 16/11/24
Replies: 202
Views: 14082

Re: PSB open Strictly Come Dancing 16/11/24

I actually shed a tear. It was really good. I'm getting increasingly anxious they're going to retire next year. I don't want them to. I had this feeling for all 2024. The apparent "funeral" symbolism of Nonetheless and Loneliness covers, some lyrics of the album, the constant reminiscences of their ...
by Lleonard Pler
Mon 11 Nov 2024, 12:29 am
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: PSB @ MTV EMA
Replies: 173
Views: 12867

Re: PSB @ MTV EMA

Beautiful staging but I can't understand why would they play a cover when receiving an award for their own career, even if its their current single. A medley like the Brits 2009 was the obvious option, maybe too obvious I guess.
by Lleonard Pler
Sat 09 Nov 2024, 7:43 am
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: PSB open Strictly Come Dancing 16/11/24
Replies: 202
Views: 14082

Re: PSB open Strictly Come Dancing 16/11/24

I wonder which song will they form. Neither NLB or ATYD seem the best option for a "spectacular performance" with dancers.
by Lleonard Pler
Fri 08 Nov 2024, 10:58 am
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: Track-by-Track: From Please to Nonetheless
Replies: 757
Views: 63569

Re: Track-by-Track: From Please to Nonetheless

Track 53 : The End of the World Behaviour Further Listening Disc 1 - Track 9 Speaking of the end of the world (but please don't!), here is a more manageable teenage drama. I quite like it, but it seems others would prefer Miserablism in this spot. Indeed. The end of the world it's cute with its ...
by Lleonard Pler
Fri 08 Nov 2024, 7:03 am
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: The fifth single
Replies: 304
Views: 26154

Re: The fifth single

Boy Harsher have uploaded on Instagram a small video they made for their remix. They seem really thrilled and honoured, judging by the text. And it shows. Great version that deserves radio play. https://www.instagram.com/p/DCEnYnnN5Jv/?igsh=MTF0NnZsbjd1N3U3dw== Simple yet beautiful. I wouldn't mind ...
by Lleonard Pler
Thu 07 Nov 2024, 7:57 pm
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: The fifth single
Replies: 304
Views: 26154

Re: The fifth single

As far as I'm concerned ATYD Delinquent version is the main mix of this cover. Richard X Edit is fine for radio I guess but the instrumental intro of the Richard X longest mix is where it shines. Overall not one of their finest covers anyway. NLB Boy Harsher remix is cute, retro yet contemporary ...
by Lleonard Pler
Tue 05 Nov 2024, 7:42 am
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: James Ford
Replies: 68
Views: 6861

Re: James Ford

I like Decide, but it was specific to the Brexit moment. I know it's pure Kitsch, but Wedding sits ok with me as an airy flourish at the end of a mostly sombre album. So what? I'm with stupid, I get along and Integral were also political songs linked to very specific events or politicians, and yet ...
by Lleonard Pler
Sun 03 Nov 2024, 3:42 pm
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: The inevitable post-Nonetheless album tier list thread
Replies: 71
Views: 8677

Re: The inevitable post-Nonetheless album tier list thread

Today I'd say:

1. Electric
2. Introspective
3. Please
4. Nightlife
5. Actually
6. Bilingual
7. Behaviour
8. Nonetheless
9. Fundamental
10. Yes
11. Very
12. Super
13. Hotspot
14. Release
15. Elysium
by Lleonard Pler
Fri 25 Oct 2024, 8:42 am
Forum: Pet Shop Boys Discussion
Topic: The fifth single
Replies: 304
Views: 26154

Re: The fifth single

Steve Fett wrote: Fri 25 Oct 2024, 5:07 am does anyone know if we will get a video to 'New London Boy' ?
Most definitely! I'd say there's even a chance we get a visual treatment for All the young dudes as well.