Reviews (page 2 of 8)
I’d rather take an ambien.
This is fine And that's all I'm going to say about that
I got a total of nothing out of this. It didn't actively annoy me though.
ALBUM FINO E CHIQUERRIMOO
Very chill
The only thing I want from this pet shop is cat litter to bury this album
I like the darker elements in this but then it gets a bit cheesy for me.
Enjoyed this album more than "Actually", reading into this one it was cool to hear about the influence Depeche Mode's "Violator" had on this, another album I've gotten already within my first 100 or so entries
Even whimpier (sic) now than in 1990. And not quite as good as our previous listen from them. My October Symphony is the best song and also the one that gets Behaviour on The 1001 Must Hear List. (A song about dead soldiers and the fall of the Soviet Union will do that for ya.) The songs do sound quite similar to each other and their other albums, which I guess makes sense for 90’s synth-pop. I did appreciate the use of the harp for that extra fluffy flourish. (2.4*s) Seriously?
Nope...three from the Wet Slop Boys so far on the list and all are weak. Behaviour needs to misbehave a little and stop with the lame, wimpy techno crap. Thinking the editor has a soft spot for the these Brit gayboys cause he is one. I'm afraid we aren't done with them either. The debut will make the list and I would be ok with that if all these other albums did not. Putting this record between Actually and Very with a meager 1 star.
Another Pet Shop Boys album, another dud. Not sure what it is that I am missing about PSB. 3 albums in and I've yet to hear anything that interests me. I'm usually a sucker for synth pop but their sound is just too subdued and wimpy or something. It all sounds like a couple of amateurs working a keyboard in their parents basement with some melodramatic vocals thrown around it. I don't mean this as a knock but maybe I'm not British, gay or posh enough for any of this? Surprised they got a 3rd album on this list as I have been very much underwhelmed by everything from Pet Shop Boys so far. Happy to write them off as I don't suspect I'll be checking out anything else by them in the future. I'm sure they were influential at the time but I just don't think any of it holds up if you weren't there. 1.26 stars
Buy on vinyl: No Perfectly fine album, but not my cup of tea. Iconic sound though, no doubt.
A pretty soothing listen. I enjoyed the sound and the production. Vocals were very pop'y. First PSB album I've listened and although its not one of their best it's still solid, although not influential or that innovative.
Had a real hard time with this. I live New Wave, electronic, etc but this was just completely empty to my ears. Makes me sad actually, as I actually like a lot of their stuff.
Being Boring is a great track. I think the quote is "She refused to be bored chiefly because she wasn't boring." I love that. Some of the tracks did not date well.
Would not buy
Hey do you guys sell Pelicans? Do you sell TO Pelicans. Do you ask questions if a customer looks like 6-7 pelicans in a trenchcoat? Do you wonder aloud why the pelicans didn't elect to split into groups, making two reasonably sized people? Do you again, get nosy and wonder why instead, the pelicans decided to jam into one trenchcoat, making one huge, bulky mess that doesn't really look convincing and smells like flounder? No? I see that this is a clandestine pet shop, and a friend to the birds. We, uhhh *ahem* I, will take 1 million fish, my good man. Pay? Do you accept shiny baubles pilfered from nearby tourists? How about seashells with little pieces of crab that large beaks cannot get to? Drat. This has been for naught. Much like discarded chip containers and amusement park vomit draws seagulls, some music is for the birds. 1 HIGHLIGHTS: I am the sixth member of the Oakridge Boys. They kicked me out because I joined the church of Satan and made them call my girlfriend at the time "The Road Mama". I also killed three prostitutes on our tour through the Ozarks. What?! It was the 70's!!
Yeah bros, I am a sucker for this type of music. Very cool synth pop, I also now know what an Orchestra Hit is.
I promise I tried to like this, it just wasn’t for me. It’s the kind of album that I absolutely understand other people enjoying, and I just think I don’t belong to that crowd. I wouldn’t skip some of these songs if they came on shuffle, but I think I would skip more than half of them.
Stronger in the first half for sure, but I liked this a lot. They’re like the glass half full version of Depeche Mode. 4.5
This just isn’t for me, although I was really intrigued by the lead singer’s voice because I don’t think I’ve ever heard an accent like that before.
I was not looking forward to this even though I greatly enjoy the one (1) Pet Shop Boys song I knew prior ("West End Girls", obvi). Ended up really liking this but didn’t spend sufficient time with it to go higher.
This was some dark, cool synth pop. But it was kinda subdued and not very memorable.
Like the Pet Shop Boys. Didn't know this album, it was okay.
Comparing this to Pet Shop Boys’ standards this could easily be a 1. It’s a really poorly written album and Jealousy tops it all off. It’s performed well which is a saving grace, but it’s a poor attempt at soulful ballad pop music.
I loved the atmosphere of this album and will look forward to hopefully digging further into this band’s catalog. Another artist I knew I would love yet had never listened to a full record until now.
Pet Shop Boys might be my most hated group on this list. Empty, meaningless, poorly-aged electronic dogshit. looks like I have one more left from these losers. It'll be a 1 too.
Um disco de musica pop dançante que não incomoda, nem provoca interesse.
Didn't know what to make of it on first listen. Second time around I found it to be a solid piece of music. Enjoyed it.
Sounds are little bit outdated, but the songs are overall solid. I enjoyed it.
Quite boring at the start, but there were a few highlights- How can you expect to be taken seriously? and So Hard were my favourites.
Samstag 05.09.2026 Beim Pfannkuchen machen und spazieren
not the best pet shop boys album but it's ok
Different than expected, but not really my vibe
Not really my favourite genre by a long shot, and I wouldn't listen to this again but it's not terrible for what it is. Kind of late for synth-pop, by 1990 this trend was largely dead, so not really sure why this album needs to be on this list. Like why in 2026 am I listening to a synth pop album that was already outdated in 1990 when released. 2/5
I’ve never been a huge Pet Shop Boys fan—liked a song here and there— but this album seemed like a (welcome) departure from their typical vibe and I dig it.
I have never been a fan of PSB, but I can see the quality of the release. It just isn't for me. As a fan of electronica, I do like the old-school synth feel.
Poco se puede decir de uno de los mejores dúos de la historia, más de 100 millones de discos y una lista interminable de éxitos. Este es su disco maduro, uno de sus puntos más altos, en una carrera magistral. Venían de un excelente debut como Please (1986), seguido de el exitoso Actually (1987) y del House en Introspective (1988) (el favorito para sus seguidores). Le seguirían otro apabullante éxito como fue Very (1993) y un declive en Bilingual (1996), sobre todo Nightlife (1999) y Release (2002) que es uno de los que más escucho y me gustan pero ni fue bien valorado entonces ni mucho menos ahora. Se recuperan en Fundamental (2006), sobre todo en Yes (2009), bajan de nuevo en Elysium (2012) y vuleven por sus fueros en Electric (2013), Super (2016), Hotspot (2020) hasta otro de sus mejores álbumes como fue Nonetheless (2024). Cualquiera de sus primeros cuatro discos así como sus grandes éxitos y remezclas son de escucha obligatoria. El sonido buscaba lo analógico en vez de lo sintetizado por lo que fue producido por Harold Faltermeyer (encargado de los arreglos musicales de Donna Summer y sobre todo conocido por Axel F). Aquí ya el comienzo muestra algo más formal, elegante pero no tan directo hacia el baile: Being Boring es una maravilla, como How Can You Expect To Be Taken Seriously? ironía 100% PSB (recomendable su vídeo y el de Being Boring) El tema que más me gusta es obviamente My October Symphony, con la colaboración de Johnny Marr (por esa época Tennant estaba tan inspirado que publicó dos discos con Electronic junto a Bernard Sumner y Johnny Marr) y el Balanescu Quartet. This must be the place I waited years to leave va sobre sus experiencias en un colegio católico (algo ya habían apuntado en It´s a sin, si bien su relación con el catolicismo es ambivalente incluso hoy en día). So hard tiene una intro y una calidad imperecederas. Only the wind es tan simpe como bella, con la ayuda de Badalamenti. The end of the world recuerda, sin duda a Electronic (getting away) Las caras B y demás son de tanta calidad que no se puede desaprovechar la oportunidad de escucharlas: We All Feel Better In The Dark, Miserablism, Where The Streets Have No Name (Can't Take My Eyes Off You), Jealousy , Was It Worth It?, DJ Culture...
I just can’t get into this. Very synthy. Feels like a video game that’s too mellow.
the whole album kinda washed over me but i was never unhappy to be listening to this
Not the best album by them but not bad, their sound can get a bit tiresome at times.
I had always written off Pet Shop Boys as too disco, too camp, etc. I'd never listened to a full album by them. So I was very pleasantly surprised by this. It's a pop gem full of solid arrangements and melodic, intelligent songwriting. Sure, there are too many drum machines but I'd put this up there with what Depeche Mode was doing at the time. I especially liked "How Can you Expect to be Taken Seriously," which I imagine was aimed at Bono or Sting or some other rock star trying to save the world. Also liked "My October Symphony," "So Hard," and "Jealousy." But it's all good. They're a lot more than just "West End Girls."
Disappointing one, considering they've got some great 80s hits. It sounds great, dont think you can really fault the production, but by and large I found the songs here dull and plodding. A couple good ones like So Hard and My October Symphony, but dont really see a reason to revisit otherwise
Was okay, didn’t really stick
Reminds of dhmis. Mid
3.5 rounding up
This is gross. The synth has no life. The singing is boring.
Very nice soundscape, needs a second listen thru to really comprehend everything
I just had Very come up a few days ago, so they were sometimes on my mind... On paper everything points to me not liking them - and I'm not blown away by this record - but tell you what, it's not bad!
Listening session: july 12th, while chilling at home Listened to before: heard two songs before Thoughts: I’m more familiar with the earlier, uplifting songs of the Pet Shop Boys but I really liked this album. It’s a bit more serious and chill, but the Pet Shop Boys prove again why they’re the kings of synth pop Favourite tracks: Being Boring, My October Symphony & Nervously
i get the technical interest of this collection but just can’t get enthused about it. Their music does not reach me, even the biggest hits. I feel like ‘so what’.
Vibes: 4 Instruments: 2 Production: 3 Emotional Value: 3 Storytelling: 4 Album Cover: +0 Stand Outs: To Face the Truth, October Symphony Overall Rating: 3.2
Buena producción y buen album, aunque no es muy de mi estilo, tiene calidad
Pretty cool. Loved the instrumentation. Vocals were just ok. Light 7 out of 10
It's fine, nothing special. Not sure why it's on here
Знаю їх, ніколи не сприймав серйозно. Подивимося. Поки сайдьот, дуже чілова, приємна музичка.
Painfully dated album that was already irrelevant in 1990. It's sweet and reasonably well-produced, so I can understand the appeal for people who enjoy this kind of late-80s slow pop... But since I don't, I just found it abysmally boring. Hard pass. 2/10
Too difficult to me to finish it. These guys really have missed the switch to the 90s. Unbearable.
6/10
Soothing voice. Good busy highway music.
Neil Tennant survived 1980s England as a gay man, and that rather fraught social circumstance informs the wistful tone of Behaviour. Yes, it's rather mellow for a synthpop album, but despite the fact that some of those synth effects have aged like milk, it's a beautiful listening experience... as long as you have the necessary context. I'd be willing to add this to the vinyl collection I started back in April.
Decent synth pop album, but lacks any true punchy tracks outside of the dance songs which didn't really land for me. The laid back songs are nice to listen do, but I could've done with more dynamic energy or memorable moments in the songs I liked more. Decent but not entirely for me. Top tracks: Being Boring, How Can You Expect to Be Taken Seriously, My October Symphony
The most mature PSB album turns out to be their best. This is such a terrifically sad album but there's never any struggle with this album. From the being boring beginning to jealousy, this album is analogue synth heaven.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I didn’t appreciate how good the PSB were when they first came on the scene, now I get it!
Always heard the name, but this was my first Pet Shop Boys album experience. It was fine. Some cool stuff in here and some other stuff that reminded me of the music I'd hear while browsing a make up store or a fancy fashion boutique with my wife (and I mean that in a positive way). 3/5
So 80s, so dull
3/5 qque passage mauvais mais le reste coule bien
So boring I have uo
Being Boring is a super boring song. This music has not aged well. 1/5.
Occasionally great.
just became a Pet Shop Boys fan
6/10 - Intro hooked me in and then I found myself unexcited after what was some interesting instrumentals. An enjoyable listen but didn't strike me as remarkable.
Don’t tend to associate the Pet Shop Boys with being bland, but too much of this is.
not for me
Wow, that was boring. It must have been an exciting time back when I first heard this and thought it was pretty good. Did I need something to pass the time back then? Anyway, now it's just boring. 3/5
I really don’t like Pet Shop Boys. This was better than their other stuff, IMO, but I just don’t like it.
Some of the vocals don't do it for me but a good sounding album
overall just kind of meh. i do genuinely really enjoy a lot of the sound and chord progressions, but the vocals alone unfortunately just don't do it for me. i think the vocals are best when paired with backups. my takeaways and playlist additions from the album were 'To Face the Truth' & 'The End of the World' :-)
Mm... fine if you're into this sort of thing I guess
If there's anything this project has taught me, it's that the English have just as much skill and taste in music as they do in food.
Had oprecht hoop op een goede terugkeer, want 80s Pet Shop Boys is best wel een ieniemienie guilty pleasure. Maar dit is wel echt ontzettend kazig en goedkoop. This Must Be The Place is nog wel te pruimen. 4,5/10
Mellow plaatje wat op de koptelefoon best lekker klinkt. De synths zijn heerlijk dromiger en een fijne beat om een paar zonnige uurtjes op te werken. Maar... Ik vind de stem van de zanger van de Pet Shop Boys gewoon stom eigenlijk. Dat heb ik altijd als ik naar ze luister maar voel ik nu gelijk weer als de zang in het eerste nummer invalt. Dus niet onverdeeld enthousiast... 6,5/10 Highlights My October Symphony
Electro-euro pop; kinda mid… hasn’t aged real well. I dig the voice though! 2.2/5.0
This wasn’t my fave. The songwriting is just okay, it’s very synthy and produced, and the drum kit is very repetitive
I don't find this album by the Pet Shop Boys to be the best - not by a long shot. I much prefer Please and Actually above this one.
No me gustó mucho
First track lived up to it's name - it was in fact boring. Seems like the rest of the album followed that lead, it was "on hold with tech support" level boring.
Liked it way more than I thought I would.
Too kitsch for me.
A chill album by Pet Shop Boys standards. Goes pretty well with a bottle of wine in the night, you get the mood and the picture. Love the late 80s and early 90s new jack swing sound and, of course, the synths. One of Pet Shop Boys best albums in my opinion. The Further Listening edition of the album compliments the album even more. Favourites: How Can You Expect to Be Taken Seriously?, Only the Wind, Being Boring, Jealousy, Bet She’s Not Your Girlfriend, Miserablism,
A somber outing for the psb. Nice for a moment of reflection.
Such a gentle, airy record. The drum machine and created patterns are basic, but cute. The vocals are ethereal and theatrical in a way. It's very easy to listen to, but not something that really engages me or keeps me wanting more. I like it though.
Not going to lie I love the synth driven backing, the songs sound so good... Then the singing starts. Is there an instrumental only cut?
"Behaviour" marked a deliberate retreat from the pulsing, club-oriented dance tracks of "Introspective" - the duo’s prior album and, as an aside, the first record I ever bought on CD. Instead, it picked up where they had left things with the sharp pop of "Actually", only this time, the approach was subtly different. It felt like the beginning of the Pet Shop Boys positioning themselves at a distance from the relentless pressure of producing chart-topping singles. It was a clear statement that they were in complete control of their own destiny, determined to produce and release music strictly on their own terms. The album is full of wonderfully lush and inventive electronic soundscapes, provided by Chris Lowe and perfectly coupled with the lovely irony, cynicism, humour, spite, and bite of Neil Tennant's lyricism. These tracks navigate a diverse variety of themes - including mortality, political upheaval, and the complexities of adult relationships - without ever losing the core Pet Shop Boys pop sensibility. What adds further texture to the record is Johnny Marr’s guest appearance on two key tracks: the cinematic 'This Must Be the Place I Waited Years to Leave' and the sweeping 'My October Symphony'. It is difficult for me to be totally objective about the Pet Shop Boys; I am an unabashed fan and have been since the initial release of 'West End Girls'. Perhaps for some, Neil Tennant's distinct vocal delivery could be difficult to love. But for me, he is a melancholic, deadpan, vulnerable, understated, and witty raconteur. His controlled vocals provide a lovely counterpoint to the expansive, rich arrangements that Chris Lowe creates. Sonically, the album - co-produced by Harold Faltermeyer and the duo - relied heavily on vintage analogue equipment and was tracked directly to tape. The result is an noticeably warmer sounding record than any of their preceding albums. For me, "Behaviour" is an exceptionally well-crafted, beautifully sequenced album. I personally find it a five-star album and it remains a favourite of mine. 1 "Being Boring" (5/5) 2 "This Must Be the Place I Waited Years to Leave" (5/5) 3 "To Face the Truth" (4/5) 4 "How Can You Expect to Be Taken Seriously?" (4/5) 5 "Only the Wind" (4/5) 6 "My October Symphony" (5/5) 7 "So Hard" (5/5) 8 "Nervously" (5/5) 9 "The End of the World" (4/5) 10 "Jealousy" (5/5) Total - 46 Average - 4.6 351/1001 188/351 albums reviewed were new to me.
Definitely an album of its time. It sounds extremely 1990. Aside from the dated drum machine effects, I really enjoyed it. I’m not one for synth-based songwriting but their melodies make up for it.
Hell yes.
Not too bad. I enjoyed it more than I expected
It sounds both dated and fresh at the same time. I guess that's testament to how well put together this album is.
I wouldn't have thought PSB had many boring albums in their discography, but I did find myself a bit bored with this one. It's perfectly fine, just lacking for a couple of proper big hits that make you want to put it back on again. Being Boring is fine, and Face The Truth and The End of The World are probably the best of the rest, but overall left me a bit flat. I'm sure they have better albums, will see if their other 2 on the generator are any better.
Really fantastic, moody synth-pop. Don't think I'd heard a song from this record before, but I thought this was pretty great from front to back
I did not like this.
First two songs are great (I heard Being Boring for the first time a few weeks ago, coincidentally, and was semi-obsessed), the rest drag and lull a bit.
Great Songs: Good Songs: My October Symphony, Being Boring, How Can You Expect to Be Taken Seriously?, Nervously, This Must Be The Place I Waited Years to Leave Mid Songs: The End of the World, Jealousy, So Hard, Only The Wind, To Face The Truth Bad Songs:
내 스타일이 아니고 그냥 그랬다. It's just not my style.
Best wel nice. Heel soepel, maar genoeg grit. Only the wind: Deze beat klinkt echt ziek modern. Hooguit uit de zeros, maar niet 1990 Ik neig naar 5 sterren. Lastig om te geven na 1 keer luisteren naar een totaal nieuw album. Maar ik ben echt totaal verrast. Dit bevalt me echt heel erg en het zit gewoon echt goed in elkaar. En dat met een genre waar ik nog totaal niet thuis in was en een band die ik alleen vaag van naam kende. Vet
Good album. It was a bit melancholy, but on par. I enjoy the Pet Shop Boys.
Not a fan of 80s music
The beats are literary like spotify ad's ones, the vocals aren't terrieble, but the beat breaks it all.
Good, electronic but chill
Sounds like the transition from 80s synth to 90s electronic/dj. Not bad at all
Not as good as other Pet Shop Boys albums. Not sure why its on this list as its nothing special or ground breaking
Well that was...something.
Sounds the same throughout pretty much most of the album. I also don’t like the vocalist. 5/10 or 6/10 on a generous day.
voice fits so well. dont love all the tracks but some pleasant bangers throughout this guys voice reminds me of death cab man what's his voice
90s electronica.
Highlights: Being Boring, Nervously, My October Symphony. In a nutshell: behavioural therapy. Didn't think Pet Shop Boys were ones to write tender love songs, only floor fillers. Yet they recorded Nervously. That's on me, because I barely remember Actually and only remember the single West End Girls. Behaviour shows its age but what saves it from being overly cringe is the lyrics. Overall: 5/10
Surprisingly good!
Very different from most other pet boys but it went hard
I went in with very little knowledge of Pet Shop Boys or their music. I emerge a fan. It feels like pop music’s wacky synth experiments and over-processed-saturated-fat productions of the 1980s finally metabolized at the turn of the decade to allow this album to be made. It’s sleek and glossy, with lots of exciting sounds, but also a lot of restraint and a very strong pop sensibility. The toys and tools of production serve the album, not the other way around. I enjoyed most tracks, but “To Face The Truth” was a highlight for me.
Familiar with the name, not with the music. The smooth production left me with FOMO. It’s time for a Pet Shop Boys deep dive…
Es algo que no va mucho conmigo. Pero los sonidos no me tiraron atrás. Lo disfruté.
Pet Shop Boys will never die, only grow stronger. Neil Tennant has the most buttery cool voice in the business. This album is a chiller, more reflective collection that has a little bit maturity, a little bit “what’s on the horizon?” and of lot of effortlessly cool Britpop magic.
I always forget how much I enjoy PSB until I’m listening to them. While this is a little more serious than some of their other stuff I do still quite like it. Some of it is a bit kitschy and it’s not always tonally super interesting, but still a solid listen. I debated between a 3 and 4, so I’ll split and say 3.5/5
I like several things PSB did, but this album (as announced by the opening song) is really fucking boring...
This with this album is it is just kind of boring. It’s of it’s time and sticks to a particular themeing but it’s boring. 4/10
7/10 - good light electronic pop music, more 80s than 90s, I like it
not too shabby, good production and well ahead of its time
Love it. One of my favourite albums of all time
4 stars wdym die haben auch west end girl produziert TUFF
76/100. Sometimes simplicity really is the best approach, and Pet Shop Boys execute that perfectly on this album. The songwriting feels very direct and understated. The songs do not try to overwhelm you with huge production tricks or dramatic performances. Instead, they let the melodies and atmosphere speak for themselves. Musically, the album is full of smooth and groovy synthpop, but there is also a strong sense of loneliness and melancholy. Even the more upbeat moments carry an emotional distance that makes the record feel reflective and bittersweet.
Some pretty good songs but fairly boring but not awful just not exciting
Pet Shop Boys rarely miss, and Behaviour is no exception. It’s another great album from them. While listening I felt a nice mix of emotions — it can be sad and melancholic one moment, then uplifting, happy, and even fun the next. The album flows really well between those feelings. It’s rhythmic, sleek, and beautifully produced, with those signature rich synths and elegant arrangements that the duo does so well. This record feels a bit more mature and introspective than some of their earlier work, but it still has that classic Pet Shop Boys charm. Tracks like “Being Boring,” “So Hard,” “How Can You Expect to Be Taken Seriously?,” and “Jealousy” are all highlights for different reasons. The production is clean and warm at the same time, and the synths sound gorgeous throughout. It’s sophisticated pop with real heart and depth. Overall, Behaviour is a very strong, consistent album. Not their flashiest, but definitely one of their best. Really enjoyable from start to finish.
Gets a tad boring after a while (despite the first song’s claims). But it has a soft, new wave smoothness to it that makes it enjoyable. Just not revolutionary.
Enjoyed it.
I like plenty of Pet Shop Boys, but not this one.
Not terrible but I'm not a huge dance pop fan
Very generic synth pop. Seems like this sound would have been pretty tired and played out by 1990.
This wasn't bad. At times it got a little stale, especially the singer's voice, but it wasn't bad. Sometimes I just think this electronic sound goes on and on. Actual rating....2.5 Liked Songs: "This Must Be the Place I Waited Years to Leave" , "To Face the Truth" , "How Can You Expect To Be Taken Seriously?" , "Only the Wind" , "So Hard"
This was a little more maybe sophisticated is the word. But yeah, it’s pet shop boys.
the thing about synth pop as a certified Synth Pop Enjoyer is that not all of it is good. this is an example of synth pop that is not good. it is unbelievably lackluster. i knew it was off to a rough start when the opener track "being boring" was 7 minutes of drek. this whole album is long droning synth pads, rudimentary pop rhythms, and plodding downtempo snoozers. dreadfully boring. they mention in an interview how they used a massive catalogue of vintage synths of "you name it, we got it" but i do not feel the creative character of any of that gear. there are default presents that made me roll my eyes across the whole album. it's not unlistenable but it is not without much virtue in my eyes.
Well, this isn't the pet shop boys I think of when I think of the band that's for sure. I guess the end of the 80s hit the Pet Shop Boys like a bad hangover, because for better and worse that's kinda what this sounds like. It's somewhere between soothing and slow as molasses; consistent and one note; distinct and dull. Overall though, I weirdly enjoyed the experience? Mostly anyways. I did think it began to drag in the back stretch but overall this is a solid 4.
I had always thought of Pet Shop Boys as a one-hit wonder. This album did little to change that opinion. Sounds like the 90s struggling to stay 80s. Meh.
Irritating from start to finish. Synth pop at its worst.
Pet Shop Boys keep showing up on this list, and I don't get it. I disliked this less than the album Actually, but not by much.
2 stars I don’t hate it but it does very little for me. Simple synth pop with very articulate singing. It never built to anything really exciting.
p643. 19920. 2 stars. Bland 90s Brit synth pop. Well done, but it's still background music for Neil Tennant wannabee-music journos who dream of making the big time. And BTW... THREE albums by Pet Shop Boys on the list, and nothing by The Cranberries? There is a track on this called "How Can You Expect To Be Taken Seriously". How very apt.
Some good sounds in there but many songs a bit of a drag
I have never really liked the music of Pet Shop Boys…this album has done little to persuade me otherwise.
Just learned they partially chose their name because they thought it sounded like the Beastie Boys…and they were somehow associated with working at a pet shop.
Oh man, that is lame. Lamer than lame. I couldn't stand the Pet Shop Boys from the very beginning. I’ve always found Neil Tennant’s voice and singing style to be utterly lifeless—perhaps that was the intention, I don't know. The lyrics were a rhyming disaster that, as a non-native English speaker, I found absolutely atrocious. You couldn't escape these songs; they were shoved down your throat everywhere—a nightmarish, inescapable, endless loop. I listened to *Behavior* right up until the middle of the final track, but that was it—I couldn't go on. That last rhyme... I figure if I don't need therapy now, when will I ever? Absolutely overrated—perhaps understandable within the context of the era, but definitely not my cup of tea. Thanks! Minus stars—so, back to giving it just the one.
Somehow my first time listening to a Pet Shop Boys album despite knowing so many hits from them. It was nice but also I didn't find it that interesting sadly :( 2/5
gold this is gold for the ears
Four stars, really good early 90s electronic feel.
Another outstanding effort. Good grooves. Favorite track: This Must Be the Place I've Waited Years to Leave
I like this band; not familiar with this album. It’s pleasant and well-produced. The songs are long, and perhaps a bit too gentle (musically and lyrically) but there’s some great stuff here. Favorites; ‘October Symphony’, esp the instrumental flourishes there, ‘So Hard’, and ‘How Can You Expect’.
I like the Pet Shop Boys. Each song takes its time, and the lyrics strike the right balance between straightforward and emotional. A nice, mellow listen, though I'm not sure I could name any standout tracks.
Unmistakable sound, more to them than i had previously thought. I would listen again
Smooth, polished, generic dance-pop. I don't dislike it, it's just not my thing. Well put together and produced.
The Pet Shop Boys are one of those bands that many people hate. However, they’re a band that has created some of the purest, most wonderful, fun, and danceable songs ever! For all that, I give them 5 stars—even if this isn’t my favorite album of theirs. I hadn’t listened to their music in years, so this was a wonderful way to (re)connect with old memories and better times. Thank you to this project for giving me this—unlike many other albums that, honestly, I don’t understand why they’re on this list, I’m happy to find the Pet Shop Boys here :-)
just so boring. ive liked what ive heard from them in the past
Tbh not my cuppa
Nice pop tunes. I enjoyed this record.
Over the years I’ve randomly listened to a few Pet Shop Boys records and for some reason never made it around to this one. It has to be their best, most mature sounding album. It’s moodier and more serious than other albums, and its textures and vocal performances are fantastic.
Never been a fan, they’re just there in the background for the last 40 odd years. First time listening to one of their albums and was pleasantly surprised. Had a more serious sound than some of their previous singles. Enjoyed it
Don’t listen to the haters (aka Declan)
this album did a great job of “Being Boring” if you see what I did there.
I didn’t enjoy it. Had to skip a couple because they were so bad.
Messed with this heavy, really liked: being boring, so hard, nervously, and the end of the world. Some songs were bad tho.
More mellow than I expected. Not really that catchy too.
Booooring. I have no love for pet shop boys. No idea what's so special about this album
Goes a little bit Stock Aitken Waterman in bits, but a pretty great sounding synth pop record.
Ugh. The voice is just monotonous
If YMO and Brian Eno was a bit less interesting
This is too much synth pop for me. I also really don't like his voice.
Pretty smooth and sophisticated for a new wave album, fairly steady the whole way through even if it's kind of dated
meh
had never listened to this before. im probably a casual PSB fans and wasn’t blown away by this but its not bad. wouldn’t go out of my way to listen again but wouldn’t turn it off either. now, of an Electronic album shows up here….
Sounds like an 80s movie's credit song. I wasn't really in the mood for it though.
Nice Pop music
This is the definition of meh.
interessting, a bit experimental stuff, sometimes a bit weird
Unfortunately, this album is super forgettable. None of the songs are particularly bad, but there isn't even a standout that may be worth a respin.
Yet another Pet Shop Boys album that sound exactly the same as the others. One would have been sufficient.
I don’t know what it is about this band. They surprise me every time. Was fully bracing for a cringefest. But no. This had some very pretty passages, lots of good lyrics and toe-tappers. First song is the standout imo.
Considering their first few albums are a party, this feels like a hangover. Probably why when I was younger they weren't on the radio much.
Being Boring // 2.5/5
Pretty much meh.
4/5
Pleasant enough. So Hard is very good.
This was a nice, chill surprise. No real peaks or valleys, just... smooth. I could feel it regulate my nervous system, like being pet by a giant cat. To be fair, I wasn't paying close attention to it and when I did it was a bit airporty. Still, it's pleasant.
Tundub, et StarFMi lemmikalbum. Siit on päris mitu lugu, mida ma kuulen ainult raadios ja mitte mujal. Raske hinnata seda albumit. Mulle tegelt vokaalid väga ei meeldi ja produ on seinast seina. Vahepeal on täitsa asjalikud lood ka. Kuna on kehvem päev, siis ma annan sellele 2.4/5.
I liked certain parts but nothing was really like "oh this is a good song"
Decent enough background music, but wouldn't listen to this on my own accord. Would it expect to hear it while at the mall. 2.5 rounded up
Pretty interesting album. Has a distinctly 90s feel that I was struggling to quantify.
PET SHOP BOYS !!!! truly a generational album #goated
Pet Shop Boys = Christmas party’s or Wedding do’s to get the crowd on the dance floor. But not me. Off to the bar for a drink. So why would I want to listen to this? 2/5 20/4/26
not on tidal
Other than misspelling ‘behavior’ on the cover, this album was on the good side of OK. Not super into synth-pop, but there were a few good songs on here, balanced out with a few clunkers I did not enjoy. The beats might be the most 1990 things I’ve ever heard, they distract and make the whole album extremely dated. YMMV, but I thought this album was just alright; it’s not timeless in any way, but I get why it’s on the list. What I don’t get is why there are two more Pet Shop Boys albums on here and only the one Earth, Wind & Fire album (I actually do get it, it’s because PSB are British). Low-end 3/5
Da risentire!
bien 7
Sometimes I'll listen to music that I think I might have had a knee-jerk negative reaction to back when it first came out. My goal is to try to determine whether a more mature me might find something a younger, smugger me might have unfairly overlooked or dismissed. Nope, nothing like that here, I'm afraid. The PSB seem as completely underwhelming to me today as they did back in the 80s and 90s. Maybe it's a British/American differences thing that has led to THREE Pet Shop Boys albums being included on a list of 1001 albums I need to hear while ZERO Warren Zevon albums were deemed worthy of that honor. I don't know. They're apparently doing what they want to do quite effectively, I guess. I just can't find anything interesting here.
I've only ever listened to the singles off of pet shop boys albums, so I didn't really know what to expect tbh. This however is a treat, great synth pop and lots of florid elements throughout, the strings pairing on tracks really work well. The melodies and overall tone are great throughout, not a bad track on the album. I quite like the storytelling style of lyricism, not for everyone but it works well for me. I will say, you can tell this is from the 90s. The drum machine and the soundboard elements can be very distracting. This will turn a lot of people off, I still have to say it doesn't bother me much. I find it more funny that anything, but still it dates it heavily. Overall, give it a try. I really enjoyed it, will be playing this more often now. Surprised me but good stuff. Fav track: My October Symphony
Loved 80s music and as a child the Pet Shop Boys were good but never great. Would love to give this higher marks but I wouldn't buy this on vinyl for my collection. Still, Behaviour is one of Pet Shop Boys’ most emotionally resonant and meticulously crafted albums. Released in 1990, it marks a deliberate shift away from the duo’s high‑energy synth‑pop toward something more introspective, elegant, and quietly devastating. The production—handled with a warm, analog sheen—gives the album a timeless quality that sets it apart from their more overtly electronic work. The songwriting is the real centerpiece. Tracks like Being Boring and This Must Be the Place I Waited Years to Leave balance melancholy with sophistication, pairing Neil Tennant’s reflective lyrics with arrangements that feel both intimate and expansive. Even the more upbeat songs carry a sense of restraint, as if everything is filtered through a mature, contemplative lens. What makes Behaviour stand out is its emotional coherence. It’s not an album chasing singles; it’s a unified mood piece. Some listeners may find it subdued compared to the group’s more dance‑oriented releases, but that subtlety is exactly what gives it staying power. It’s a record that rewards repeat listens, revealing new layers of detail and feeling each time. In the Pet Shop Boys catalog, Behaviour often sits at the intersection of fan favorite and critical darling—and for good reason. It’s thoughtful, beautifully produced, and quietly bold.
The instrumentation of this album is so freaking cool. I’m not usually a fan of synth music but this was so far beyond the gimmicky stuff you usually hear on this list. HOWEVER, why in the world did this have to be paired with the most mellow dramatic, droning, annoying vocals? It could have been such a cool album if it didn’t sound like some creep was whispering in your ear for 45 minutes.
Previously unknown. 😴
I am genuinely running out of things to say about these albums. 2/5
I think I'd rather have sex with Motley Crue without a condom than listen to this album again.
Masterpiece.
sooo different than what I was expecting. A lot of cool synthy stuff going on and strong lyrics
Found it soothing and a bit catchy. I enjoyed the ride
Surprisingly.... boring? static?... for the Pet Shop Boys. This album just kept chugging along but it never really stood out. Like a decent score it wasn't intrusive or abrasive but never really stood on its own.
Lovely bit of synth pop. Easy to listen to. Particularly enjoyed the music behind ‘So Hard’, ‘My October symphony’ and ‘Being Boring’ were also good tracks. Would I listen to the album in full again? Likely not but I will be checking out some more pet shop boys songs following this
Bon, honnêtement un album incroyablement mid. Je pense que c'est en partie le style qui explique mon enthousiasme si peu prononcé mais j'avoue que j'ai trouvé l'entièreté de la tracklist à mourir d'ennui avec des sons "electro" New Wave qui font déjà démodé pour leur époque, et maintenant complètement kitch à certains moments. Après, l'album n'est pas entièrement mauvais, et certains morceaux à l'atmosphère mélancolique marche plutôt bien comme "Jealousy" et au global, on ne peut pas retirer au groupe une certaine originalité, surtout dans la voix très aerienne et soufflée. Néanmoins, je trouve que le résultat est franchement très mitigé à froid.
Just a few days after getting an album that made me realize that maybe I actually really like Pet Shop Boys, I get an album that kinda makes me pump the brakes on that realization. This one just feels like average synthpop to me; there's some synthesized choral stuff that sounds pretty cool, but the songs just aren't as good as they were on my last album of theirs.
It was fun. Like listening to a mix of Kate Bush, Japanese City Pop, and Tame Impala. 4 stars
Не дуже люблю цей гурт. На відміну від іншого альбому, який вже встигли прослухати, тут вистачає моментів, які мені сподобалися. І загалом це досить стильний альбом. Гурт був дуже впливовим для музичних продюсерів країн пост-срср, бо рівень байту просто колосальний. Але я ніколи і не любив цей звук та стиль в локальному чи сусудсікому виконанні
Ну не знаю, ніби й непоганий альбом, але з пісень прям сподобалась тільки my october symphony.
It’s clean, controlled, and very consistent in tone, but that same consistency makes it feel a bit flat over time. The songwriting is solid, and there’s an elegance to it, but it doesn’t really evolve or challenge itself much. It’s more about maintaining a mood than building something that unfolds.
Wasn't bad
Eesh. This one was hard to listen to. Chock full of 80s keyboards, uninspired lyrics and a tone that just makes me want to hit skip on every song until it's done. No thanks.
being boring et end of the world added into my playlist surtout being boring HIHIHIHIHIHIHI j'ai pas mal aimer honnetement 3.95 (oui mes notes sont aberrantes ET ALORS)
I'm not a big fan of Pet Shop Boys. So this album was actually quite surprising to me. No real highlights on it but a very nice sound, nice songs and as a whole a nice album.
Great band. An 80's icon! great album.
Jamais écouté avant. Synthétique dans tous les sens du terme, une soupe fade et indigeste que même la présence de la guitare de Johnny Marr sur deux morceaux ne parvient pas à assaisonner. Catastrophique. Top : How Can You Expect to Be Taken Seriously Flop : To Face the Truth
Didn’t realize I was a fan of synth pop
This part of the Wikipedia page captures my opinion of it pretty well... Singer Tennant reflected on the different style of Behaviour: "It was more reflective and more musical-sounding, and also it probably didn't have irritatingly crass ideas in it, like our songs often do." Much more preferable to previous PSB albums I've listened to, his voice seems much more laid back, tuneful and calming than other releases.
Det va ikke så verst gøy, men det va ikke veldig interessant heller.
avrg
I was really enjoying the album at the beginning, then for some reason it started feeling off. Then it finished, and Depeche Mode started on the autoplay, and I realised that PSB is an undercooked DM. Like, part of that critique is in the specific sound being invoked, and part of it is purely vibes, but if you were to sit down and listen to some British-based synth-pop/electro rock why would you ever pick Pet Shop Boys over Depeche Mode? Fav tracks: Being Boring, Only the Wind, How Can You Expect To Be Taken Seriously
Enjoyable. Never going to be my favorite, but this band is fun.
No mistaking, this is definitely the Pet Shop Boys. I like some of their songs, but then a whole album starts to sound the same after a while. Probably best to stick to greatest hits. Nothing bad warranting less than a three, so we’ll go for that. Standout track - Jealousy
Honestly kinda boring, I do like Pet Shop Boys just fine - this one just didn't have anything that stood out to me
Didn't mind this. Relaxing
Behaviour feels more subtle and understated than I expected. None of the individual tracks stood out strongly to me at first, but the overall atmosphere is cohesive and easy to listen to. Neil Tennant’s voice is particularly memorable, with its calm, detached tone that carries a quiet sense of melancholy. It also has a familiar feel, reminding me of Japanese pop from the late ’80s and ’90s, which made it more accessible than I expected.
Nothing makes you appreciate Tears For Fears more than getting Pet Shop Boys the next day.
I'll say this--the album definitely has a vibe and if you listen closely, there are some cool chord changes, but musically the tone is jarring at times and very much a product of it's time. What pushes it to good are the lyrics--thoughtful and poignant while being funny at times. A bit incessant as synth-pop can be, but I kind of like the scaled down atmosphere. Maybe doesn't get as good as Actually and the lows are quite low. Not sure if it's a must hear and is likely 2.5 for me. Going for 3.
2.5. Love some PSB hits, but this album felt flat and boring.
Pas mes préférés dans cette catégorie. Jamais accroché.
Assez quelconque Tears for Fears des pauvres, avec un peu de Moby. J'ai préféré la fin et on dirait que Death Cab for Cutie a peut-être un peu puiser là-dedans.
Crime j’ai eu l’occasion de faire quelques écoutes et j’ai pas mal aimé ça! Surtout les 2-3 premières. Par contre dans le synth-pop de cette époque, je préfère le New Order qu’on a du la dernière fois, ou Violator de Depeche Mode tant qu’à y être.
Neil Tennant says that he isn’t good at being boring on this album, but he gives it a pretty good go. This feels a bit Pet Shop Boys-by-numbers, with lots of low key synths that meander along. There are better and livelier moments like How Can You Expect To Be Taken Seriously, but not enough to rate this especially highly.
This wasn’t a terrible album by any means, but I did find it pretty bland, which wasn’t helped by the fact that most of the tracks are very downtempo and lacking in energy. The production sounds quite dated nowadays as well (much of it sounds like the presets on a cheap school keyboard, lots of synthy orchestra hits and the like). I also find Neil Tennant’s voice quite grating after a while. Nonetheless, it was generally fine enough to have on as background music; I just doubt I’ll ever choose to listen to it again. Upper end of 2 stars.
Not too bad, but not my cup of tea
I enjoy the grooves. The keyboard sounds remind me of a keyboard we had growing up, and sometimes the sounds and playing feel a bit underdeveloped. Or like the default riffs keyboards can play (though maybe this is where they came from). His voice (and the music to some extent) remind me of The Postal Service, whose music I prefer.
Very 90s. It’s the synth drum set that got me.
2.5
I'm not really sure why the list needed more than one Pet Shop Boys. Glad that the editors are a fan, but I think one is enough. And not this one. 3/5
Brilliant synth-pop, techno candy. Darn near ambient background music to my ear. It makes me want to buy something plastic. Something good and plastic, but plastic nonetheless.
just alright
3.5/5
pretty good new wave record. enjoyed the vocals and the production. love the pet shop boys flair. 7/10
I liked Being Boring
A good album, I liked How Can You Expect To Be Taken Seriously and So Hard the most.
This is one of my favorite albums out of the 80's. A friend of mine was a musician and played their covers a lot, so I was kind of deep dive introduced and was already way into the alternative scene. Even though my overall tastes have moved around a lot, still, I will stand by The Pet Shop Boys. Definitely iconic, definitely canon for the alt 80's era.
Less dance-y, more poppy, like it all the same.
Really not the best stuff they made. Meehh…
It's an almost objectively well-accomplished and sophisticated synth pop album... but most of the time, it fails to evoke any emotion in me other than a distant, wholly rational sense of appreciation. Sorry boys, this one's on me - you did your best.
Fine
Until this moment, I honestly thought the Pet Shop Boys were the same as the Beastie Boys. Musically, I feel like this is a miss. There are so many songs that feel as though they're shit to get you with a good hook but then fall flat right before they do. I kept thinking I was missing a stair.
thank you gay people!!!!! 🫡
Listened in the car and on a walk. Being Boring is a very fitting opening track. Really not sure how people enjoy this. Not for me.
Pet shop boys It was alright. The synthy instrumental parts are cool but the vocals were kind of boring. Favorites were face the facts. How can you expected to be taken seriously? And So Hard. Would like these songs more with a different
There were interesting moments of this and kind of a vibe but overall pretty forgettable
Yawn
So fun to hear the other songs!
Really enjoyed this one!
9/10
meh, its boring already man
Ok, with headphones
Wowza! I just made a mess of my trousas. So many songs I paused on (pause) and went wtf is this. Five!
I thought I was gonna enjoy this more honestly. It's a bit too samey. Nothing really stands out in particular. The songs are mainly good on their own (some are a bit dragged out if you ask me), but as an album, I feel like it bores me too quickly. It fails at keeping me engaged for some reason. So Hard is my favourite song from this, exactly for the fact that it's a bit different in instrumental. This is clearly not for me, but I won't blame anyone for liking it. Again, good individual songs, but when smashed together in an album it's not doing it anymore for me.
Third PSB album in a short blast for me, another good one. Had this when it came out as a kid. Much deeper and sedate than I remember but great songs nonetheless. It’s been cool to hear the evolution of PSB again. Not a great album, but a good one. Best: Being Boring, My October Symphony, So Hard
Chato.
i love you pet shop boys.
Funky
Not terrible, very heavily synthesized and 80’s. I know it came out in the 90’s; they were still holding on.
Not enough synth, and not the type of pop I usually enjoy. Overall pretty boring. Would not recommend
Pet Shop Boys are great when they are great, but really forgettable when they aren't. The first third of this album was very good, but it lost it appeal after that. Still though, they do a good job on that 80s synth pop sound, and very few can compete when they are firing on all cylinders.
Wenn ich mir mal mini Huusschildchrott de Fabio würdi zuelegge, würdi ganz sicher zude Pet Shop Boys gah! Nebe West End Girlds hend die zwei ja no e ganzi mängi z büüte. Gern 4 lustigi hüet für min Leguan
pet shop boys Völlig überraschend hend die mir gfalle und mir ‚Heds pop joys‘ geh
Enjoy PSB singles but the album was too samey
Me gustó
Terrific record #johnscassettes
80's PSB > 90's PSB The imperial phase was now over.
How can you, indeed.
Its fine
If you're going in to hear more like Go West or DJ Culture or Let's Make Lots of Money then you may be disappointed. More restrained than their precious albums, this still contains some gorgeous music. So Hard, Jealousy, This Must Be the Place are all excellent. And Being Boring is clearly the standout from this album, and, indeed, one of the standouts of their career. October Symphony and Only the Wind drag it down a bit, but still this is one of the classics of 90s electro.
A little forgettable, but a decent sound to sink into. Reminded me of a band or a song that I really can’t put my finger on.
Day 205 A lot mellower than I was expecting from other PSB songs that I know, actually sounds ahead of its time, like something you’d hear at an Ibiza daytime club in 98. Highlights Being Boring
Being Boring is such a great opener, idiosyncratic confessional whispery voice, great melody, kind of spy movie music vibe which I always love, interesting observational lyrics. But turn up the synths, turn another page in his diary, and the rest of the songs get real repetitive and unexciting real fast.
I like the analogue synth, and the production's is pretty solid on this album. Tennant's nasally vocals really started to get to me by the halfway point of the album, though. I realize it's just that he's English, but the way he pronounces the last syllable of words like "taken" or "revelation" sort of irks me. Particularly in "The End of the World" with the lines: > Piles of toast and broken promis-ehs > Among the books and pens and reading glass-uhs That's just a personal issue I have and not really something I'm taking into account for my rating of the album. Overall there are a bunch of fantastic songs on this record and I'll definitely be coming back to them again in the future. One of my favourites that I hadn't listened to before this was "Only the Wind" which has those funny synthesized orchestral hits that remind me of some vaporwave songs I listened to in high school. It was really the lyrics that made this a favourite from the album, but the melody started to get stuck in my head by the end of the song. The chord progression throughout "Nervously" has a nice chorale-like feel like to it, with lots of leading tones and even what sounded to me like a plagal ii6/5 cadence. Certainly some mode mixture going on there.
I thought the Pet Shop Boys were along the same lines as the Beach Boys. Turns out I was wrong! This album proved to me that I can actually enjoy new wave music. 8/10.
Honestly didn't really care for this, why does it seem like the synth was just so forecefully used within the 80s, like god, its downright horrendous at times. I was kinda leaning 3, but honestly -1 for the bad synth patches, just sounds cheesy. I'm curious to listen to other Pet Shop Boys, and see if I feel the same. At the very least these guys sparked a curiosity in me. As much as it probably sounds like I am not the biggest fan, I guess they had some intriguing moments on here... 5.5/10
I didn't get to finish it (too damn long) but I liked what I heard a lot!
I still remember the day I bought Behaviour by Pet Shop Boys. It had been a long, exhausting day at work, and on the way home I stopped to pick up the CD. At the time, I expected something similar to the energetic, dance-driven pop the duo had already become famous for. But when I finally got home, put the disc in the player, and pressed play, I immediately realized this record was something different. From the opening moments, the sound felt more reflective and restrained than I anticipated. The glossy, club-ready style I associated with them was still there, but it was presented in a more subtle, thoughtful way. The synthesizers felt warmer and more atmospheric, and the pacing of the songs invited you to sit back and listen rather than rush to the dance floor. I remember leaning back, closing my eyes, and simply letting the album take over. Track after track unfolded with a kind of quiet elegance. Instead of the clever irony that often defined their earlier hits, the mood here felt introspective—almost nostalgic at times. The melodies were beautiful, but there was also a sense of reflection and maturity behind them. Listening to Behaviour gave me the feeling that perhaps The Pet Shop Boys were taking a moment to look back at their lives and experiences. The songs carry a sense of memory, longing, and emotional honesty that makes the album feel deeply personal without ever losing its pop sensibility. That balance is what makes the record so special. It is still unmistakably a pop album—melodic, polished, and memorable—but it also shows how much the duo had grown as artists. The songwriting feels more thoughtful, the arrangements more refined, and the overall atmosphere more contemplative than many pop records of its time. Even now, I can still recall that first listen vividly: the quiet room, the long day finally ending, and the unexpected beauty of the music filling the space. It is no wonder Behaviour has come to be regarded as one of the great pop albums. For me, it stands as a moment when Pet Shop Boys revealed a deeper, more mature side of themselves—and created something truly lasting.
I like the artwork better than the music. The singing could be more interesting.
It sounds cool
If it says anything about how interesting this album was, I set it up to play on my commute into work and drive for ten minutes before noticing I forgot to press play.
Mid
It’s a nice interesting album, I’ve never really listened to anything like this but I’m glad to