Please
Pet Shop Boys · 1986
42 min · 11 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop
Synth-driven beats and sharp lyrical wit combine to create an infectious pop sound that defined a generation.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- catchy melodic hooks engaging lyrical narratives balanced tempo throughout
- Context
- Released on March 24, 1986, 'Please' was the debut album for Pet Shop Boys, establishing them as key figures in the synth-pop movement. At this point, they had already achieved success with their single 'West End Girls', which set the stage for their innovative blend of electronic music and thoughtful lyrics.
- If you like
- house, new wave, synth-pop
Please is an album by Pet Shop Boys, released in 1986. Synth-driven beats and sharp lyrical wit combine to create an infectious pop sound that defined a generation. 'Please' was commercially successful, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Pet Shop Boys' place in pop history. The album's lead single, 'West End Girls', became a cultural phenomenon, becoming the first song to top the UK charts based on its lyrical storytelling and danceable beat. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Please sound like?
Synth-driven beats and sharp lyrical wit combine to create an infectious pop sound that defined a generation. Rooted in house and new wave.
What makes Please by Pet Shop Boys notable?
'Please' was commercially successful, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Pet Shop Boys' place in pop history. The album's lead single, 'West End Girls', became a cultural phenomenon, becoming the first song to top the UK charts based on its lyrical storytelling and danceable beat. Released on March 24, 1986, 'Please' was the debut album for Pet Shop Boys, establishing them as key figures in the synth-pop movement. At this point, they had already achieved success with their single 'West End Girls', which set the stage for their innovative blend of electronic music and thoughtful lyrics.
Who is Please for?
Please works well if you're into catchy melodic hooks, engaging lyrical narratives and balanced tempo throughout.
How many songs are on Please?
Please has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Two Divided by Zero 3:33
- 2 West End Girls Standout 4:47
- 3 Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money) Standout 3:44
- 4 Love Comes Quickly 4:19
- 5 Suburbia Standout 5:07
- 6 Opportunities (reprise) 0:33
- 7 Tonight Is Forever 4:32
- 8 Violence 4:28
- 9 I Want a Lover 4:05
- 10 Later Tonight 2:49
- 11 Why Don’t We Live Together? 4:47
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