I Get Excited (You Get Excited Too!)

I am excited. Perhaps a little behind on my news, but it's still exciting news to me. My beloved Pet Shop Boys have a new album coming out next week. Do you want to know what's even more exciting? What could possibly be more exciting than a new PSB album? How about a new PSB album produced by Trevor Horn? That really spiked the excitement didn't it?


So the brand new 12-track album entitled Fundamental is due out next Monday or Tuesday (via Parlophone) depending on where you shop. Their US label, Rhino, has set a release date of May 27th, but who the hell wants to wait another week? Obsessed fans & collectors...never fear for a 2-disc limited-edition (Fundamental/Fundamentalism) will also be released featuring various remixes. Rumor has it that this is one of their best studio albums ever. Some critics are even comparing it to Actually and/or Behaviour. However, knocking Behaviour off my top spot will be a damn near impossible feat.

The first single, 'I'm With Stupid', was released back on 5/8. The song as well as a handful of other tracks on the album have some political undertones involving a few unpopular folks currently in high government/political positions. The single disc set, which includes b-sides & a throng of remixes, is available online now for purchase or illegal/legal download. Amazon currently has the ltd. edition available for reserve and priced just under $27 with free shipping. If you're really anxious and want a taste of the new album, there are a few tracks that snuck their way online prior to next week's release.

The 2nd single, 'Minimal', is currently slated for a late July release and will features remixes from Tiga. Go Tiga.
Here's the tracklisting for the limited edition:
1. Psychological
2. The Sodom and Gomorrah show
3. I made my excuses and left
4. Minimal
5. Numb
6. God willing
7. Luna Park
8. I'm with Stupid
9. Casanova in hell
10. Twentieth century
11. Indefinite leave to remain
12. Integral

13. Fugitive (Richard X Extended Mix)
14. Sodom (Trentmoller Mix)
15. Psychological (Alter Ego Remix)
16. Flamboyant (Michael Mayer Kompakt Mix)
17. I'm With Stupid (Melnyk Heavy Petting Mix)
18. In Private (Stuart Crichton Club Mix)
19. Minimal (Lobe Mix)
20. Gomorrah (Dettinger Remix)

They will be doing some touring throughout the summer. However, most of the dates consist of festivals based in either Europe or the UK. See below for the specific dates.

June 17 - Zulu Rocks, Denmark
June 24 - Santander Festival, Spain
June 28 - Tower Of London, UK
July 2 - Liverpool Pops, UK
July 8 - Volt Festival, Hungary
July 9 - Exit Festival, Serbia
July 11 - Sokpje City Square, Macedonia
July 14 - Melt Festival, Germany
July 17 - Museumsmeile, Bonn, Germany
July 21 - Thetford Forest, UK
August 12 - Creamfields, Andalucia, Spain
August 14 - Marktrock Festival, Belgium
Sep 2 - Ludwigslust Festival, Germany
Sep 3 - Electric Picnic, Eire
Sep 9 - Bestival, Isle Of Wight, UK

Then & Now


"Pet Shop Boys! I f#&*ing love them."
- Madonna



Yeah....me too.