Ultimate
Pet Shop Boys · 2010
262 min · 67 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop
A vibrant collection of synth-driven anthems that capture the essence of 80s and 90s pop culture.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks nostalgic vibes of past eras for dancefloor energy
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Ultimate' marks a retrospective compilation for Pet Shop Boys, celebrating over three decades since their debut album 'Please' in 1986. At this point, they had solidified their status as icons of electronic pop, following the successes of albums like 'Fundamental' (2006) and 'Yes' (2009). This compilation not only highlights their chart-topping hits but also showcases their enduring influence on dance music.
- If you like
- house, new wave, synth-pop
Ultimate is an album by Pet Shop Boys, released in 2010. A vibrant collection of synth-driven anthems that capture the essence of 80s and 90s pop culture. The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and becoming a staple in the discography of Pet Shop Boys. It also reflects the duo's cultural impact, with tracks like 'West End Girls' being emblematic of the synth-pop era and influencing countless artists within and beyond the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ultimate sound like?
A vibrant collection of synth-driven anthems that capture the essence of 80s and 90s pop culture. Rooted in house and new wave.
What makes Ultimate by Pet Shop Boys notable?
The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and becoming a staple in the discography of Pet Shop Boys. It also reflects the duo's cultural impact, with tracks like 'West End Girls' being emblematic of the synth-pop era and influencing countless artists within and beyond the genre. Released in 2010, 'Ultimate' marks a retrospective compilation for Pet Shop Boys, celebrating over three decades since their debut album 'Please' in 1986. At this point, they had solidified their status as icons of electronic pop, following the successes of albums like 'Fundamental' (2006) and 'Yes' (2009). This compilation not only highlights their chart-topping hits but also showcases their enduring influence on dance music.
Who is Ultimate for?
Ultimate works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, nostalgic vibes of past eras and for dancefloor energy.
How many songs are on Ultimate?
Ultimate has 67 tracks, running approximately 262 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 West End Girls Standout 4:05
- 2 Suburbia 4:02
- 3 It’s a Sin 5:00
- 4 What Have I Done to Deserve This? 4:20
- 5 Always on My Mind 3:58
- 6 Heart 4:17
- 7 Domino Dancing 4:18
- 8 Left to My Own Devices 4:45
- 9 Being Boring Standout 4:51
- 10 Where the Streets Have No Name (I Can’t take My Eyes Off You) 4:32
- 11 Go West 5:02
- 12 Before 4:06
- 13 Se a vida é (That’s the Way Life Is) 4:01
- 14 New York City Boy 3:20
- 15 Home and Dry 3:58
- 16 Miracles 3:55
- 17 I’m With Stupid 3:27
- 18 Love etc. 3:32
- 19 Together 3:30
Disc 2
- 1 West End Girls Standout 3:41
- 2 Love Comes Quickly 3:41
- 3 Opportunities 4:12
- 4 Suburbia 3:37
- 5 It’s a Sin 3:44
- 6 Rent 3:18
- 7 Always on My Mind 3:25
- 8 What Have I Done to Deserve This? 4:32
- 9 Heart 3:45
- 10 Domino Dancing 3:52
- 11 Left to My Own Devices 4:18
- 12 So Hard 4:00
- 13 Being Boring Standout 2:57
- 14 Can You Forgive Her? 3:09
- 15 Liberation 3:41
- 16 Paninaro ’95 2:36
- 17 Se a vida é (That’s the Way Life Is) 2:57
- 18 A Red Letter Day 3:03
- 19 Somewhere 3:35
- 20 I Don’t Know What You Want but I Can’t Give It Any More 3:48
- 21 New York City Boy 3:59
- 22 You Only Tell Me You Love Me When You’re Drunk 3:12
- 23 Home and Dry 3:12
- 24 I Get Along 3:57
- 25 Miracles 2:52
- 26 Flamboyant 3:01
- 27 I’m With Stupid 3:29
- 28 More Than a Dream / Heart 4:27
- 29 Did You See Me Coming? 4:09
- 30 Love etc. 3:15
- 31 Building a Wall 1:53
- 32 Go West 3:52
- 33 Two Divided by Zero 3:46
- 34 Why Don’t We Live Together? 4:21
- 35 New York City Boy 2:49
- 36 Always on My Mind 3:46
- 37 Closer to Heaven / Left to My Own Devices 5:47
- 38 Do I Have To? 3:52
- 39 King’s Cross 4:15
- 40 Jealousy 4:29
- 41 Suburbia 5:25
- 42 What Have I Done to Deserve This? 4:37
- 43 All Over the World 3:41
- 44 Se a Vida É / Discoteca 3:25
- 45 Domino Dancing / Viva La Vida 2:34
- 46 It’s a Sin 6:36
- 47 Being Boring Standout 6:00
- 48 West End Girls Standout 5:25
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