Introspective

by Pet Shop Boys

Introspective cover art

'Introspective' is uniquely structured as a six-track album where each song exceeds six minutes in length, reversing the era's typical model of releasing shorter album versions followed by extended single remixes. The album's sonic palette expands the duo's synth-pop origins with lavish orchestral arrangements by Trevor Horn, Latin-influenced rhythms, and early house music textures from producers like Frankie Knuckles and Lewis A. Martineé. Its tracklist is a distinct compilation of new compositions, such as "Left to My Own Devices" and "Domino Dancing," alongside the duo's own interpretations of cover songs and previously released B-sides.

Genres

  • Synthpop
  • Dance-Pop

Tracklist

  1. Left to My Own Devices
  2. I Want a Dog
  3. Domino Dancing
  4. I'm Not Scared
  5. Always on My Mind / In My House
  6. It's Alright