May 06, 2024 1.34pm
The inspired fifteenth album by the famous British duo formed by Neil Tennant and Chris Low and produced by James Ford is out
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The new album
The music on “Nonetheless” is both elegant and thoughtful, mixing electronics, live instruments and orchestral arrangements. The songs are very melodic and are quintessential Pet Shop Boys with a fresh and open sound, bringing together classic strands of songwriting and moving them in new directions. The duo, regarding the creative process of the album, declared: “We wanted this album to be a celebration of the unique and different emotions that make us human. From the most danceable songs to the introspective ballads, with their splendid string arrangements, each song tells a story and contributes to the overall narrative of the album.”
About James Ford’s work they said: “We are very excited to release this new album. The 10 tracks are the strongest indicators of where we are today. Like most of our music, it is very reflective. It was great to work with James Ford, who we think brought new elements to our music. Our demos are sometimes quite complicated and James dared to make us a little more minimal, but the string arrangements are also very beautiful.”
Pet Shop Boys, an unstoppable success
“Nonetheless” is the sound of a band that has reached a new peak in their creative power. After 40 years, the British duo continues to rack up successes in the name of continuity between the latest trilogy of studio albums and the “Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live” tour. With over 50 million records sold, the Pet Shop Boys are in the history of British music. From their first No. 1 single, “West End girls”, they have charted their own journey. They have received numerous Brit Awards and Grammy nominations. In 2009 the duo won the Brit for Outstanding Contribution to Music; in 2000 the Pet Shop Boys’ songwriting was awarded the Ivor Novello Award for outstanding contribution to British music, also thanks to the number of hit singles in their career.
