Album IntroductionIntrospective is the third studio album by Pet Shop Boys — Neil Tennant (vocals) and Chris Lowe (keyboards), from London, England — released in October 1988 on Parlophone Records. The album reached UK No. 2. Always on My Mind reached UK No. 1 (1987), Heart reached UK No. 1 (1988), Domino Dancing reached UK No. 7 (1988) and Left to My Own Devices reached UK No. 11 (1988). The 6-track album presents extended, dance-oriented arrangements that highlight the group's creative approach to electronic music, combining intelligent lyrics, memorable melodies and polished electronic production with a unique concept of longer-form tracks.Stand-Out Tracks Always on My Mind / In My House — One of the most immediately recognisable and commercially dominant recordings of Pet Shop Boys' career; its combination of a warm, synth-pop production and Tennant's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained commercial appeal that became one of their signature recordings. UK No. 1 (1987). Domino Dancing — One of the most immediately energetic and commercially effective recordings on the album; its combination of a driving, electronic production and Tennant's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained commercial appeal. UK No. 7 (1988). Left to My Own Devices — One of the most melodically generous and atmospherically distinctive recordings on the album; its combination of a warm, orchestral-electronic production and Tennant's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained commercial appeal. UK No. 11 (1988). I Want a Dog — One of the album's most atmospherically distinctive and narratively ambitious recordings; its combination of a warm, layered production and Tennant's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained emotional weight. It's Alright — The closing track and one of the album's most atmospherically distinctive and emotionally expansive recordings; its combination of a warm, layered production and Tennant's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained emotional weight. Record Details Artist: Pet Shop Boys Title: Introspective Year: 1988 Label: Parlophone Records Format: CD Genre: Synth-Pop / Electronic / Dance Decade: 1980s Barcode: 5021732727176 ConditionCondition: Used Good+ — see our Condition Grading Guide.Browse our full CD Collection. You might also enjoy our Blu-ray Collection or explore our full range of Vinyl Records.
