14 19862007 4cd Set Top: Pet Shop Boys Disco
The following essay examines the Pet Shop Boys "Disco" series, specifically focusing on the four-CD collection covering the pivotal years between 1986 and 2007.
Disco 2007: 14: 1986-2007
CD 1: The Imperial Phase (1986–1990)
- West End Girls (Shep Pettibone Mastermix)
- Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money) (Version Latina)
- Left to My Own Devices (The Disco Mix)
- It's Alright (Stereo MC's 12" Mix)
: Features a more modern, electro-house sound compared to the earlier volumes. www.petshopboys.co.uk CD 4: Disco 4 (2007) pet shop boys disco 14 19862007 4cd set top
: The debut remix album features extended versions of tracks from their first album, . It includes legendary mixes like the "Full Horror" mix of and Shep Pettibone’s mastermix of West End Girls Disco 2 (1994) : A departure in format, this installment is a continuous 70-minute club mix The following essay examines the Pet Shop Boys
- 1986 (Disco): The dawn of the 12-inch single. This set includes the legendary "West End Girls (Salsa Mix)" and "Love Comes Quickly (Dance Mix)." These are raw, extended, pre-MIDI masterpieces.
- 1994 (Disco 2): A divisive entry. It is a single, unbroken DJ mix. If you are looking for a "Top" set, Disco 2 is usually the lowest ranked by fans, but the rare tracks ("I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind of Thing [Beatmasters Mix]") are sought after.
- 2003 (Disco 3): The return to form. This features the fan-favorite "Miracles" and "Flamboyant" (Ultimate Mix). This era is heavily sought after for its 2000s electro-clash production.
- 2007 (Disco 4): The outlier. This focuses on remixes PSB did for other artists (David Bowie, Madonna, Yoko Ono). A true collector needs this to complete the "1986–2007" arc.
5. Critical Reception & Fan Consensus
- Critics: Generally praised the selection, specifically noting that the remixes often improve upon the originals. The Killers remix was widely hailed as superior to the album version.
- Fans: Consider this one of the most cohesive "Disco" albums. While Disco 2 is loved for the megamix format, Disco 4 is loved for the full-length listening experience. It plays like a proper Pet Shop Boys album, despite most vocals belonging to other artists.
