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Working together for the first time since the 1988 single "Left to My Own Devices," the Pet Shop Boys and producer Trevor Horn partner together for Fundamental, an extremely well-crafted effort that is more of its time message-wise than any previous PSB album. Fundamental is heavily influenced by Tony Blair's allegiance to George W. Bush and his dragging of the U.K. into the Iraq War, which has left previously Labour Party-loving vocalist Neil Tennant bitter and disillusioned. Fully aware that the Pet Shop Boys would sound ridiculous if angry and punkish, Tennant and partner Chris Lowe show restraint, putting their venom on simmer on the most riveting songs and searching for a reason not to stick their head in the sand elsewhere. Surprisingly, the usually extravagant Horn follows suit, and while he gives the album a very modern, slick sheen, the production is well designed instead of gloriously decorated. Beautifully polished by Horn, "Luna Park" lazily strolls through a holiday where fortune tellers and fire breathers divert attention from the slowly developing storm. Giving up hope entirely is "Numb," an insular ballad that songwriter Diane Warren originally gave to the duo for the hits collection PopArt that's much more at home here. Better still is infectious and uptempo "I'm with Stupid," which casts Blair and Bush as irresponsible lovers who grin and pose while having their way with the world. It's not the only instantly gripping track -- the paranoid "Integral" speaks out for personal freedom with a wicked hook while the New Order-esque "Minimal" ranks with their best club cuts -- but the majority of Fundamental is like the majority of their great album Behavior in that repeat listens are required to do these rich songs justice. For Pet Shop Boys fans who lean to the left and are skeptical about the future, this is as close to heaven as they want to be.
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Trevor Horn, Producer, Guitar, Additional Vocals, Bass, Brass - Gavyn Wright, Violin - Steve Morris, Violin - Phil Palmer, Guitar - Jonathan Williams, Cello - Richard Berry, Horn - Pete Murray, Additional Keyboards - Jamie Muhoberac, Additional Keyboards, Bass - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Everton Nelson, Violin - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestral Conductor - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - Peter Lale, Viola - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Robert Orton, Engineer, MixingEngineer - Nigel Black, Horn - Taz Mattar, RecordingEngineer - Tim Weidner, Engineer - EARL HARVIN, Electric (sensonics) Drums, Vibraphone, Acoustic Drums - Rob Smith, AdditionalEngineer - Chris Tombling, Violin - Frank Schaefer, Cello - Boguslaw Kostecki, Violin - Bruce White, Viola - Liz Edwards, Violin - Mark Berrow, Violin - Perry Montague Mason, Violin - Warren Zielinski, Violin - Pete Gleadall, Engineer, Programmer - David Woodcock, Violin - Sonia Slany, Violin - Patrick Lannigan, Bass - Skaila Kanga, Harp - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Ben Chappell, Cello - Paul Gardham, Horn - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - Lalo Creme, Guitar - Chris Windass, Violin - David Emanuel, Violin - John Henley, Cello - Lucinda Barry, Harp - Morven Bryce, Violin - Rachel Stephanie Bolt, Viola - Laurence Davies, Horn - Alanna Tavernier, Backing Vocals
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Trevor Horn, Producer, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Brass - Phil Palmer, Guitar - Fred Applegate, Narrator - Pete Murray, Additional Keyboards - Jamie Muhoberac, Additional Keyboards, Bass - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestral Conductor - Frank Ricotti, Percussion - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Anne Dudley, Brass Arranger, Orchestral Arranger, Brass Conductor, Orchestral Conductor - Robert Orton, Audio Recording Engineer, MixingEngineer - Jenny O'Grady, Choir Director - Taz Mattar, RecordingEngineer - Tim Weidner, Engineer - EARL HARVIN, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba - Rob Smith, RecordingEngineer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Vocal Recording Engineer - Dave Clayton, Keyboards, Additional Programmer - Skaila Kanga, Harp - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - Lalo Creme, Guitar - Lucinda Barry, Harp - Oliver Pouliot, Additional Vocals - Luca Baldini, Keyboards, Additional Programmer - Helen Parker, Backing Vocals - Julia Doyle, Backing Vocals - Emma Gabbot, Backing Vocals
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Trevor Horn, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Bass, Brass - Gavyn Wright, Violin - Steve Morris, Violin - Jonathan Williams, Cello - Richard Berry, Horn - Pete Murray, Additional Keyboards - Jamie Muhoberac, Keyboards, Bass - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Everton Nelson, Violin - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestra - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - Perry Montague-Mason, Violin - Peter Lale, Viola - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Robert Orton, MixingEngineer - Nigel Black, Horn - Taz Mattar, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Tim Weidner, Engineer - EARL HARVIN, Electric (sensonics) Drums, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Drums - Rob Smith, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Chris Tombling, Violin - Frank Schaefer, Cello - Boguslaw Kostecki, Violin - Bruce White, Viola - Liz Edwards, Violin - Mark Berrow, Violin - Warren Zielinski, Violin - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Vocal Recording Engineer - David Woodcock, Violin - Sonia Slany, Violin - Patrick Lannigan, Bass Guitar - Skaila Kanga, Harp - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Ben Chappell, Cello - Paul Gardham, Horn - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - Chris Windass, Violin - David Emanuel, Violin - Chris Cowie, Cornet, Oboe - John Henley, Cello - Morven Bryce, Violin - Rachel Stephanie Bolt, Viola - Laurence Davies, Horn
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Trevor Horn, Producer, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Brass - Gavyn Wright, Violin - Steve Morris, Violin - Phil Palmer, Guitar - Jonathan Williams, Cello - Richard Berry, Horn - Pete Murray, Keyboards - Jamie Muhoberac, Additional Keyboards, Bass - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Everton Nelson, Violin - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestra - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - Perry Montague-Mason, Violin - Peter Lale, Viola - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Robert Orton, Engineer, MixingEngineer - Nigel Black, Horn - Taz Mattar, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Tim Weidner, Engineer - EARL HARVIN, Electric (sensonics) Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Acoustic Drums - Rob Smith, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Chris Tombling, Violin - Frank Schaefer, Cello - Boguslaw Kostecki, Violin - Bruce White, Viola - Liz Edwards, Violin - Mark Berrow, Violin - Warren Zielinski, Violin - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Vocal Recording Engineer - David Woodcock, Violin - Sonia Slany, Violin - Patrick Lannigan, Bass - Skaila Kanga, Harp - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Ben Chappell, Cello - Paul Gardham, Horn - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, Engineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - Lalo Creme, Guitar - Chris Windass, Violin - David Emanuel, Violin - Chris Cowie, Cornet, Oboe - John Henley, Cello - Lucinda Barry, Harp - Morven Bryce, Violin - Rachel Stephanie Bolt, Viola - Laurence Davies, Horn
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tim Pierce, Guitar - Trevor Horn, Producer - Gavyn Wright, Orchestra Leader - Simon Chamberlain, Additional Keyboards - Pete Murray, Keyboards - Jamie Muhoberac, Additional Keyboards - Diane Warren, Writer - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestral Conductor - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - Steve Sidwell, Conductor, Orchestral Arranger - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals - Robert Orton, Engineer, MixingEngineer - Phil Tyreman, AssistantEngineer - EARL HARVIN, Drums - Tim Lambert, AdditionalEngineer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Vocal Recording Engineer - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - Louis Jardim, Percussion
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Rhino Inc
Trevor Horn, Producer, Guitar, Brass - Gavyn Wright, Violin - Steve Morris, Violin - Jonathan Williams, Cello - Richard Berry, Horn - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Everton Nelson, Violin - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestra - Nick Ingman, Conductor, Orchestral Arranger - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - Perry Montague-Mason, Violin - Peter Lale, Viola - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Nigel Black, Horn - Tim Weidner, RecordingEngineer - Chris Tombling, Violin - Frank Schaefer, Cello - Boguslaw Kostecki, Violin - Bruce White, Viola - Liz Edwards, Violin - Mark Berrow, Violin - Warren Zielinski, Violin - Pete Gleadall, Engineer, Programmer - Dave Clayton, Keyboards, Additional Programmer - David Woodcock, Violin - Sonia Slany, Violin - Patrick Lannigan, Bass - Derek Watkins, Cornet, Trumpet - Skaila Kanga, Harp - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Ben Chappell, Cello - Paul Gardham, Horn - Chris Waugh, AdditionalEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, Engineer - Chris Windass, Violin - David Emanuel, Violin - Chris Cowie, Cornet, Oboe - John Henley, Cello - Morven Bryce, Violin - Rachel Stephanie Bolt, Viola - Laurence Davies, Horn
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Rhino Inc
Trevor Horn, Producer, Bass Guitar, Additional Keyboards, Programmer - Gavyn Wright, Violin - Steve Morris, Violin - Phil Palmer, Guitar - Simon Chamberlain, Keyboards - Jamie Muhoberac, Additional Keyboards - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Everton Nelson, Violin - Richard Edwards, Trombone - Chris Laurence, Double Bass - Nick Ingman, Conductor, Orchestral Arranger - Frank Ricotti, Percussion - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - mary Scully, Bass - Anthony Pleeth, Cello - Owen Slade, Tuba - Perry Montague-Mason, Violin - Peter Lale, Viola - Mike Thompson, Horn - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Jonathan Rees, Violin - Robert Orton, Engineer & Mixer, Audio Recording Engineer, Shaker, MixingEngineer - Caroline Dale, Cello - Nigel Black, Horn - Taz Mattar, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Tim Weidner, Vocal Recording Engineer - EARL HARVIN, Electric (sensonics) Drums, Acoustic Drums - Emlyn Singleton, Violin - Patrick Kiernan, Violin - Julian Leaper, Violin - Cathy Thompson, Violin - Boguslaw Kostecki, Violin - Rachel Bolt, Viola - Bruce White, Viola - Martin Loveday, Cello - Liz Edwards, Violin - Mark Berrow, Violin - Warren Zielinski, Violin - Kate Musker, Viola - Pete Gleadall, Programmer - Dave Clayton, Electric (sensonics) Drums, Additional Programmer - Dave Daniels, Keyboards - Jackie Shave, Violin - Rita Manning, Violin - Skaila Kanga, Harp - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Katie Wilkinson, Viola - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - Cliff Hewitt, AssistantEngineer - Philip Eastop, Horn - Virgil Howe, Percussion - Lucinda Barry, Harp - Morven Bryce, Violin - Richard Watson, Horn
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Trevor Horn, Producer, Guitar, Brass - Phil Palmer, Electric Guitar - Jamie Muhoberac, Additional Keyboards - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - Tessa Niles, Backing Vocals - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Robert Orton, Audio Recording Engineer, MixingEngineer - Tim Weidner, RecordingEngineer - EARL HARVIN, Electric (sensonics) Drums - Rob Smith, RecordingEngineer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Vocal Recording Engineer - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, Engineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - Lalo Creme, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Cliff Hewitt, Electric (sensonics) Drums
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Trevor Horn, Producer, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Programmer - Gavyn Wright, Violin - Steve Morris, Violin - Phil Palmer, Guitar - Simon Chamberlain, Keyboards - Jamie Muhoberac, Keyboards - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Everton Nelson, Violin - Richard Edwards, Trombone - Chris Laurence, Double Bass - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestral Conductor - Nick Ingman, Conductor - Frank Ricotti, Percussion - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - mary Scully, Bass - Anthony Pleeth, Cello - Owen Slade, Tuba - Perry Montague-Mason, Violin - Peter Lale, Viola - Mike Thompson, Horn - Tessa Niles, Backing Vocals - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Jonathan Rees, Violin - Robert Orton, Audio Recording Engineer, Shaker, MixingEngineer - Caroline Dale, Cello - Nigel Black, Horn - Taz Mattar, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Tim Weidner, RecordingEngineer - EARL HARVIN, Acoustic Drums - Emlyn Singleton, Violin - Patrick Kiernan, Violin - Julian Leaper, Violin - Cathy Thompson, Violin - Boguslaw Kostecki, Violin - Rachel Bolt, Viola - Bruce White, Viola - Martin Loveday, Cello - Liz Edwards, Violin - Mark Berrow, Violin - Warren Zielinski, Violin - Kate Musker, Viola - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Vocal Recording Engineer - Dave Clayton, Keyboards, Additional Programmer - Dave Daniels, Cello - Jackie Shave, Violin - Rita Manning, Violin - Skaila Kanga, Harp - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Katie Wilkinson, Viola - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, Engineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - Cliff Hewitt, Drums - Philip Eastop, Horn - Lucinda Barry, Harp, Backing Vocals - Morven Bryce, Violin - Richard Watson, Horn - Debi Doss, Backing Vocals
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Trevor Horn, Producer - Phil Palmer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Pete Murray, Additional Keyboards - Jamie Muhoberac, Additional Keyboards - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Robert Orton, Engineer, MixingEngineer - Tim Weidner, Engineer - EARL HARVIN, Acoustic Drums - Pete Gleadall, Programmer - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - Lalo Creme, Guitar
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Trevor Horn, Producer, Electric Guitar - Gavyn Wright, Viola, Violin - Steve Morris, Violin - Phil Palmer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Jonathan Williams, Cello - Garfield Jackson, Viola - Pete Murray, Keyboards - Jamie Muhoberac, Keyboards - Peter Hanson, Violin - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestral Conductor - David Daniels, Cello - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - Anthony Pleeth, Cello - Dave Stewart, Trombone - Perry Montague-Mason, Violin - Peter Lale, Viola - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Anne Dudley, Brass Arranger, Orchestral Arranger, Brass Conductor, Orchestral Conductor - Robert Orton, Vocal Recording Engineer, MixingEngineer - Tim Weidner, RecordingEngineer - EARL HARVIN, Electric (sensonics) Drums, Acoustic Drums - Rob Smith, Recording, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Chris Tombling, Violin - Emlyn Singleton, Violin - Patrick Kiernan, Violin - Andy Parker, Viola - Frank Schaefer, Cello - Julian Leaper, Violin - Cathy Thompson, Violin - Dave Woodcock, Violin - Boguslaw Kostecki, Violin - Bruce White, Viola - Martin Loveday, Cello - John Barclay, Flugelhorn, Trumpet - Liz Edwards, Violin - Mark Berrow, Violin - Mark Nightingale, Euphonium, Trombone - Warren Zielinski, Violin - Kate Musker, Viola - Pete Gleadall, Programmer - Stuart Brooks, Cornet, Trumpet - Derek Watkins, Cornet, Trumpet - Jackie Shave, Violin - Rita Manning, Violin - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Ben Chappell, Cello - Chris Waugh, Engineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - David Emanuel, Violin - Jim Rattigan, Horn - Philip Eastop, Flugelhorn, Trumpet - Morven Bryce, Violin - Laurence Davies, Horn - Andy MacKintosh, Saxophone - Luca Baldini, Keyboards - Peter Beachil, Euphonium, Trombone
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Trevor Horn, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Brass - Gavyn Wright, Violin - Steve Morris, Violin - Phil Palmer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Jonathan Williams, Cello - Richard Berry, Horn - Pete Murray, Keyboards - Bruce Woolley, Backing Vocals - Jamie Muhoberac, Additional Keyboards, Bass - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Everton Nelson, Violin - Richard Edwards, Trombone - Chris Laurence, Double Bass - Richard Watkins, Horn - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestra - Frank Ricotti, Percussion - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - mary Scully, Bass - Anthony Pleeth, Cello - Owen Slade, Tuba - Perry Montague-Mason, Violin - Peter Lale, Viola - Mike Thompson, Horn - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Robert Orton, Vocal Recording Engineer, MixingEngineer - Caroline Dale, Cello - Nigel Black, Horn - Taz Mattar, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Tim Weidner, RecordingEngineer - EARL HARVIN, Electric (sensonics) Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Acoustic Drums - Rob Smith, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Emlyn Singleton, Violin - Patrick Kiernan, Violin - Frank Schaefer, Cello - Julian Leaper, Violin - Cathy Thompson, Violin - Boguslaw Kostecki, Violin - Bruce White, Viola - Martin Loveday, Cello - Liz Edwards, Violin - Mark Berrow, Violin - Warren Zielinski, Violin - Pete Gleadall, Engineer, Programmer - Patrick Lannigan, Bass - Dave Daniels, Cello - Andy Caine, Backing Vocals - Rita Manning, Violin - Skaila Kanga, Harp - Pet Shop Boys, Viola, Vocals, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Ben Chappell, Cello - Paul Gardham, Horn - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, Engineer - Lalo Creme, Electric Guitar - Cliff Hewitt, Percussion - Philip Eastop, Horn - Chris Cowie, Cornet, Oboe - John Henley, Cello - Lucinda Barry, Harp - Morven Bryce, Violin - Rachel Stephanie Bolt, Viola - Laurence Davies, Horn - Debi Doss, Backing Vocals
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Rhino Inc
DISC 2
Pete Hofmann, Audio Recording Engineer, MixingEngineer - Richard x, Producer, Remixer, Vocal Recording Engineer - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Vocal Recording Engineer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Neilz, MasteringEngineer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Isobel Griffiths, Orchestral Conductor - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, MixingEngineer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist, MixingEngineer - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Audio Recording Engineer, MixingEngineer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist, MixingEngineer - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Audio Recording Engineer, MixingEngineer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist, MixingEngineer - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd Under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited, ℗ 2001, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Pete Gleadall, Engineer, Programmer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Goetz Botzenhardt, MixingEngineer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Rhino Inc
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Pete Gleadall, Engineer, Programmer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Goetz Botzenhardt, MixingEngineer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Trevor Horn, Producer, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Brass - Phil Palmer, Guitar - Jamie Muhoberac, Keyboards, Bass - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestral Conductor - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Anne Dudley, Conductor - Robert Orton, MixingEngineer - Taz Mattar, RecordingEngineer - Tim Weidner, Engineer - EARL HARVIN, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba - Rob Smith, RecordingEngineer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Audio Recording Engineer, MixingEngineer - Skaila Kanga, Harp - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, MainArtist, MixingEngineer - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Chris Waugh, Engineer - Jay Buju Blatch, Engineer - Delaina Sepko, Engineer - Lalo Creme, Guitar - Lucinda Barry, Harp - Oliver Pouliot, Additional Vocals
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, MixingEngineer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Sondre Lerche, Writer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Additional Vocals, Additional Vocals Producer, MixingEngineer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2009, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Pete Gleadall, MixingEngineer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2009, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Phil Tyreman, Assistant - Tim Weidner, MixingEngineer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Audio Recording Engineer - Dave Clayton, Keyboards, Additional Programmer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Joel Iwataki, Orchestral Recording Engineer - Goetz Botzenhardt, Audio Recording Engineer, MixingEngineer - Sven Helbig, Producer - The Dresdner Sinfoniker, Orchestra - Holger Schwark, Pro Tools - Tilman Baubkus, Violin - Branislaw Blatny, Violin - Halina Deutschmann-Hutt, Violin - Steffen Gaitzsch, Violin - Juliane Heinze, Violin - Meta Huper, Violin - Katrin Kosler, Violin - Christian Kustermann, Violin - Antje Lohr, Violin - Christiane Thiele, Violin - Markus Schwind, Trumpet - Robert Hartung, Viola - Annegret Meder, Viola - Eva Oppl, Viola - Kirstin Maria Pientka, Viola - Franziska Weiss, Viola - Sabine Gruner, Cello - Johannes Keltsch, Cello - Katrin Meingast, Cello - Victor Meister, Cello - Benjamin Schwarz, Cello - Tom Bruhn, Double Bass - Tom Gotze, Double Bass - Matthias Morche, Double Bass - Joerg Surrey, Pro Tools - Florian Mayer, Violin - Marian Krae, Violin - Torsten Rasch, Orchestration - Jonathon Stockhammer, Conductor
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Rhino Inc
Trevor Horn, Producer, Guitar, Brass - Gavyn Wright, Violin - Steve Morris, Violin - Jonathan Williams, Cello - Richard Berry, Horn - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Everton Nelson, Violin - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestra - Nick Ingman, Conductor, Orchestral Arranger - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - Perry Montague-Mason, Violin - Peter Lale, Viola - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Nigel Black, Horn - Tim Weidner, Engineer - Chris Tombling, Violin - Frank Schaefer, Cello - Boguslaw Kostecki, Violin - Bruce White, Viola - Liz Edwards, Violin - Mark Berrow, Violin - Perry Montague Mason, Violin - Warren Zielinski, Violin - Pete Gleadall, Engineer, Programmer - Dave Clayton, Keyboards, Additional Programmer - David Woodcock, Violin - Sonia Slany, Violin - Patrick Lannigan, Bass - Derek Watkins, Cornet, Trumpet - Skaila Kanga, Harp - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Ben Chappell, Cello - Paul Gardham, Horn - Chris Waugh, AdditionalEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, Engineer - Chris Windass, Violin - David Emanuel, Violin - Chris Cowie, Cornet, Oboe - John Henley, Cello - Morven Bryce, Violin - Rachel Stephanie Bolt, Viola - Laurence Davies, Horn
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Rhino Inc
Trevor Horn, Original Producer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Tim Weidner, MixingEngineer - Rob Smith, AssistantEngineer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer - Pet Shop Boys, Additional Producer, Remix, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Writer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Rhino Inc
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Writer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Writer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Rhino Inc
Tim Pierce, Guitar - Trevor Horn, Producer - Gavyn Wright, Orchestra Leader - Simon Chamberlain, Additional Keyboards - Pete Murray, Keyboards - Jamie Muhoberac, Additional Keyboards - Diane Warren, Writer - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestral Conductor - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - Steve Sidwell, Conductor, Orchestral Arranger - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals - Robert Orton, Engineer, MixingEngineer - Phil Tyreman, AssistantEngineer - EARL HARVIN, Drums - Tim Lambert, AdditionalEngineer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Vocal Recording Engineer - Pet Shop Boys, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - Louis Jardim, Percussion
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Isobel Griffiths, Orchestral Conductor - Chris Athens, MasteringEngineer - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Bob Kraushaar, Mixer, MixingEngineer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Chief Engineer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2012, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer - Bob Kraushaar, MixingEngineer - Pete Gleadall, Programmer, Chief Engineer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2012, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Rhino Inc
Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - NEIL TENNANT, Vocals, Writer - Pet Shop Boys, Producer, Programmer, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Writer
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Rhino Inc
Trevor Horn, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Brass - Gavyn Wright, Violin - Steve Morris, Violin - Phil Palmer, Guitar - Jonathan Williams, Cello - Richard Berry, Horn - Pete Murray, Keyboards - Jamie Muhoberac, Keyboards, Bass - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Everton Nelson, Violin - Richard Edwards, Bass Trombone - Chris Laurence, Double Bass - Richard Watkins, Horn - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestra - Frank Ricotti, Percussion - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - mary Scully, Bass - Anthony Pleeth, Cello - Owen Slade, Tuba - Perry Montague-Mason, Violin - Peter Lale, Viola - Mike Thompson, Additional Vocals - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Writer, Audio Generator Vocals - Robert Orton, MixingEngineer - Caroline Dale, Cello - Nigel Black, Horn - Taz Mattar, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Tim Weidner, Engineer - EARL HARVIN, Vibraphone, Marimba, Acoustic Drums, Electronic Drums - Rob Smith, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Emlyn Singleton, Violin - Patrick Kiernan, Violin - Frank Schaefer, Cello - Julian Leaper, Violin - Cathy Thompson, Violin - Boguslaw Kostecki, Violin - Bruce White, Viola - Martin Loveday, Cello - Liz Edwards, Violin - Mark Berrow, Violin - Warren Zielinski, Violin - Pete Gleadall, Additional Vocals, Original Programmer, RecordingEngineer, RemixingEngineer - Patrick Lannigan, Bass - Dave Daniels, Cello - Rita Manning, Violin - Skaila Kanga, Harp - Pet Shop Boys, Additional Production, Viola, Remix, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Ben Chappell, Cello - Paul Gardham, Horn - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - Lalo Creme, Acoustic Guitar - Cliff Hewitt, Percussion - Philip Eastop, Horn - Tom Stephan, Additional Vocals - Chris Cowie, Cornet, Oboe - John Henley, Cello - Lucinda Barry, Harp - Morven Bryce, Violin - Rachel Stephanie Bolt, Viola - Laurence Davies, Horn - Sam Taylor-Wood, Additional Vocals - Miguel Mateo-Garcia, Horn
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Trevor Horn, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Brass - Gavyn Wright, Violin - Steve Morris, Violin - Phil Palmer, Guitar - Jonathan Williams, Cello - Richard Berry, Horn - Pete Murray, Keyboards - Jamie Muhoberac, Keyboards, Bass - Tony Cousins, MasteringEngineer - Everton Nelson, Violin - Richard Edwards, Bass Trombone - Chris Laurence, Double Bass - Richard Watkins, Horn - Isobel Griffiths, Orchestra - Frank Ricotti, Violin - Tim Young, Remastering Engineer - mary Scully, Bass - Anthony Pleeth, Cello - Owen Slade, Tuba - Perry Montague-Mason, Violin - Peter Lale, Viola - Mike Thompson, Additional Vocals - Gavin Wright, Cello - NEIL TENNANT, Guitar, Keyboards, Writer, Audio Generator Vocals - Robert Orton, MixingEngineer - Caroline Dale, Cello - Nigel Black, Horn - Taz Mattar, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Tim Weidner, Engineer - EARL HARVIN, Marimba, Acoustic Drums, Electronic Drums - Rob Smith, Assistant Additional Recording Engineer - Emlyn Singleton, Vibraphone - Patrick Kiernan, Violin - Frank Schaefer, Percussion - Julian Leaper, Violin - Cathy Thompson, Violin - Boguslaw Kostecki, Violin - Bruce White, Viola - Martin Loveday, Cello - Liz Edwards, Violin - Mark Berrow, Violin - Warren Zielinski, Violin - Pete Gleadall, Additional Vocals, Original Programmer, RecordingEngineer, RemixingEngineer - Patrick Lannigan, Bass - Dave Daniels, Cello - Rita Manning, Violin - Skaila Kanga, Harp - Pet Shop Boys, Additional Production, Viola, Remix, MainArtist - Chris Lowe, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Drum Programmer, Synthesizer - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Ben Chappell, Cello - Paul Gardham, Horn - Chris Waugh, AssistantEngineer - Jay Buju Blatch, AssistantEngineer - Delaina Sepko, AssistantEngineer - Lalo Creme, Acoustic Guitar - Cliff Hewitt, Percussion - Philip Eastop, Horn - Tom Stephan, Additional Vocals - Chris Cowie, Cornet, Oboe - John Henley, Cello - Lucinda Barry, Harp - Morven Bryce, Violin - Rachel Stephanie Bolt, Viola - Laurence Davies, Horn - Sam Taylor-Wood, Additional Vocals - Miguel Mateo-Garcia, Horn
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2006, 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Album review
Working together for the first time since the 1988 single "Left to My Own Devices," the Pet Shop Boys and producer Trevor Horn partner together for Fundamental, an extremely well-crafted effort that is more of its time message-wise than any previous PSB album. Fundamental is heavily influenced by Tony Blair's allegiance to George W. Bush and his dragging of the U.K. into the Iraq War, which has left previously Labour Party-loving vocalist Neil Tennant bitter and disillusioned. Fully aware that the Pet Shop Boys would sound ridiculous if angry and punkish, Tennant and partner Chris Lowe show restraint, putting their venom on simmer on the most riveting songs and searching for a reason not to stick their head in the sand elsewhere. Surprisingly, the usually extravagant Horn follows suit, and while he gives the album a very modern, slick sheen, the production is well designed instead of gloriously decorated. Beautifully polished by Horn, "Luna Park" lazily strolls through a holiday where fortune tellers and fire breathers divert attention from the slowly developing storm. Giving up hope entirely is "Numb," an insular ballad that songwriter Diane Warren originally gave to the duo for the hits collection PopArt that's much more at home here. Better still is infectious and uptempo "I'm with Stupid," which casts Blair and Bush as irresponsible lovers who grin and pose while having their way with the world. It's not the only instantly gripping track -- the paranoid "Integral" speaks out for personal freedom with a wicked hook while the New Order-esque "Minimal" ranks with their best club cuts -- but the majority of Fundamental is like the majority of their great album Behavior in that repeat listens are required to do these rich songs justice. For Pet Shop Boys fans who lean to the left and are skeptical about the future, this is as close to heaven as they want to be.
© David Jeffries /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 34 track(s)
- Total length: 02:08:22
- Main artists: Pet Shop Boys
- Label: Rhino
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2017 Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd ℗ 2017 This Compilation Pet Shop Boys Partnership Ltd under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd
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