The Pet Shop Boys are great, and are gifted writers even more than performers.
I'm not sure why Depeche Mode were brought up in the comments, but it's unfair to the Pet Shop Boys, who while great are still nowhere near Depeche mode's caliber.
DM are bigger for sure; PSB are 'simply' a pop group whereas DM evolved into a stadium synth-rock hybrid that conquered America. PSB are still better though, obviously.
PSB and DM are 2 different kind of pop...DM are more closer to rock-pop, while PSB are more closer to synth-pop...in terms of charts, the PSB are more bigger...in terms of fame, the DM are more bigger
well i think Depeche Mode get more aproaches like this, they are still a big band, and they can make a big tour until now in big stadiums, no other band in this list can do that un 2009 , almost 30 years later after this musical boom
wrong again. vince clarke founded depeche mode daniel miller was a session keyboarder he and vince used to go out drinking but miller quit before the band got off the ground just like stephen tin tin duffy in duran duran
daniel was the owner of a record label called mute and they contacted him about forming a band and he organized the band and brought all of the members together. only two knew eachother originally.
anyway the whole first 2 albums is basically daniel miller and his production.
Old comment, but I must correct it for those who read it.
Clarke, Fletcher, and Gore founded the band, later getting Gahan as singer. They performed many times, including some of their later "Speak and Spell" hits, before trying to approach various labels (unsuccessfully).
Daniel miller eventually heard them and had them join his small new label. He didn't create them.
And his contributions to their albums was as part producer. He'd nothign to do with creating them.
ne0nsurf The Pet Shop Boys DID SELL the Wembley stadium,their Highlights Tour proves it.......go to Pet Shop Boys Highlights tour here,Ive seen a lot of videos ....
Are you talking about the outdoor stadium that holds 80 000. or wembley arena which held 10 000 ? if its the later, they play the 02 because it holds 20 000. PSB never been a stadium band.
yeah but britney is a stupid diva thinks that shaving her head will get her in the papers well it did but it also put her on the mental health list too
Let's get them back to No 1 with their new album 'Yes' one of their best albums and also for their next single to,to get them their 5th No 1 single too.
What can we say...? It is PET SHOP BOYS! They ARE the electro-pop act of all time!
LOVE Chris's quip of Neil's having nothing in common with the tough-as-nail Northeastern culture, and his giggles during the theater and show-biz dynasty comment! That's Chris Lowe for you! :-D
Thanks for posting!
The Pet Shop Boys are great, and are gifted writers even more than performers.
I'm not sure why Depeche Mode were brought up in the comments, but it's unfair to the Pet Shop Boys, who while great are still nowhere near Depeche mode's caliber.
Vebinz 11 months ago
At the time I thought they're stuff sounded dated, compared to other synth pioneers.
Hearing it back now, I think it sounds bloody good.
Geeljasjes 1 year ago
DM are bigger for sure; PSB are 'simply' a pop group whereas DM evolved into a stadium synth-rock hybrid that conquered America. PSB are still better though, obviously.
stephanogayski 2 years ago
Kennet1000. Depeche Mode are bigger ?
PSB are the 2 most succesful dance act in American billboard history after Madonna. DM are 3rd, this would suggest PSB are bigger these days...
ItsGrimUpNorth7 2 years ago
CRIS LOWE deveria ser mais humilde, VINCE CLARKE é 1000 x melhor que ele e bem mais humilde.
markosfl 2 years ago
I believe they can sell any place they want to perform.
kickassfan 2 years ago
These guys are legends in electronic music.I love u Neil&Chris!!!
PSBelectronica 2 years ago 4
PSB and DM are 2 different kind of pop...DM are more closer to rock-pop, while PSB are more closer to synth-pop...in terms of charts, the PSB are more bigger...in terms of fame, the DM are more bigger
NastyChrisVideo 2 years ago 5
that's because people don't wanna support an openly gay band.
ne0nsurf 2 years ago
Depeche Mode are bigger!
Kennet1000 2 years ago
well i think Depeche Mode get more aproaches like this, they are still a big band, and they can make a big tour until now in big stadiums, no other band in this list can do that un 2009 , almost 30 years later after this musical boom
gustavofranco 2 years ago
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depeche mode still sells out wembly. psb doesn't not
ne0nsurf 2 years ago
depeche mode wouldnt be around if it wasnt for vince clarke
CANBERRACOURTBOY 2 years ago
wrong, dm wouldn't be around if it wasn't for DANIEL MILLER.
ne0nsurf 2 years ago
wrong again. vince clarke founded depeche mode daniel miller was a session keyboarder he and vince used to go out drinking but miller quit before the band got off the ground just like stephen tin tin duffy in duran duran
CANBERRACOURTBOY 2 years ago
eh no, wrong again on your part.
daniel was the owner of a record label called mute and they contacted him about forming a band and he organized the band and brought all of the members together. only two knew eachother originally.
anyway the whole first 2 albums is basically daniel miller and his production.
ne0nsurf 2 years ago
@ne0nsurf
Old comment, but I must correct it for those who read it.
Clarke, Fletcher, and Gore founded the band, later getting Gahan as singer. They performed many times, including some of their later "Speak and Spell" hits, before trying to approach various labels (unsuccessfully).
Daniel miller eventually heard them and had them join his small new label. He didn't create them.
And his contributions to their albums was as part producer. He'd nothign to do with creating them.
Vebinz 11 months ago
ne0nsurf they sold and can sell Wembley still.
kickassfan 2 years ago
when did they last sell out wembley by themselves???????
they didn't.
post the link and proof. thanks
ne0nsurf 2 years ago
ne0nsurf The Pet Shop Boys DID SELL the Wembley stadium,their Highlights Tour proves it.......go to Pet Shop Boys Highlights tour here,Ive seen a lot of videos ....
kickassfan 2 years ago
that was a festival, not just them.
ne0nsurf 2 years ago
@ne0nsurf .... They havent played Wembley arena for years but they used to do 3 nights there when it was a hip place.
2 Nights at the 02 = 40.000 ppl.
wembley arena held 10 000 so they are more popular now than ever !
ItsGrimUpNorth7 2 years ago
Depeche mode still sells out wembly. why not the psb?
ne0nsurf 2 years ago
Are you talking about the outdoor stadium that holds 80 000. or wembley arena which held 10 000 ? if its the later, they play the 02 because it holds 20 000. PSB never been a stadium band.
ItsGrimUpNorth7 2 years ago
not as big as depeche mode or new order.
ne0nsurf 2 years ago
np the pets arent as big in hits but they are bigger in pop history more number 1s in the uk and us than new order and depeche mode put together
CANBERRACOURTBOY 2 years ago 2
i seriously doubt that. btw brittany spears had multiple number ones. does that make her music great?? something to consider.
ne0nsurf 2 years ago
yeah but britney is a stupid diva thinks that shaving her head will get her in the papers well it did but it also put her on the mental health list too
CANBERRACOURTBOY 2 years ago 2
@ne0nsurf Outstanding Contribution to British Music Awards - PSB 1 DM 0
23Tinky08 1 year ago
Thanks!
hiccupheiki 2 years ago
they are freaking genioses,period,those are the Pet Shop Boys
kickassfan 2 years ago
is that guy marc almond isnt it???
kofemord 2 years ago
Yes, it is him
Andrewshadowy 2 years ago
Let's get them back to No 1 with their new album 'Yes' one of their best albums and also for their next single to,to get them their 5th No 1 single too.
Andrewshadowy 2 years ago 2
What can we say...? It is PET SHOP BOYS! They ARE the electro-pop act of all time!
LOVE Chris's quip of Neil's having nothing in common with the tough-as-nail Northeastern culture, and his giggles during the theater and show-biz dynasty comment! That's Chris Lowe for you! :-D
NanookHawaii 2 years ago