First Impression Music Review
Pet Shop Boys - Yes B+
The Pet Shop Boys are not just a popular act from the 80's. They have been consistently making vital music since the early 80's to present day. This past February they received an award for Outstanding Contribution to Music at the 2009 BRIT Awards.
That being said, Yes has an infectiously catchy late 80's/early 90's synth-pop vibe. It's not quite a masterpiece but it's one of the most enjoyable albums I've heard so far this year. Neil Tennant has a way (much like Lyle Lovett) of being genuinely sincere, sad and funny at the same time (not too mention iconically cool).
Tennant sang, "I'm kind of shy and dry and verging on ugly" on 1991's B-side single Bet She's Not Your Girlfriend" and almost two decade later Tennant confesses, "You don't have to be beautiful but it helps" on the captivating opening track Love etc.
I admit that some of the lyrics and bouncy beats may seem sort of cheesy at first; at times it seems like the dynamic duo are channeling their inner teenager but don't let that detour you. I hate to use the word "fun" to describe some of these tracks but that's just what they are (the tracks All Over the World and Pandemonium are good examples).
Say Yes to the Pet Shop Boys... Please
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