Articles by Mark Elliott
Actually: How Pet Shop Boys Became Pop Revolutionaries
Determined to shape things their own way, Pet Shop Boys’ sophomore album, ‘Actually’, was an even bigger success than their first.
Bilingual: How Pet Shop Boys Caught The Latin-Pop Wave First
With ‘Bilingual’, Pet Shop Boys took their time and looked further afield for the most diverse album of their career to date.
Best Madonna Songs: 20 Classics To Help You Get Into The Groove
The best Madonna songs prove the Queen Of Pop to be the ultimate chameleon, turning out classic tracks while effortlessly staying on-trend.
Best Spandau Ballet Songs: 20 Gold-Standard 80s Pop Classics
From widescreen ballads to slick pop-funk, the best Spandau Ballet songs define the New Romantic era with dazzling confidence.
Gold: Behind Spandau Ballet’s Winning 80s Anthem
Placing Spandau Ballet on the podium, Gold is a defining 80s ballad that brings home the medal every time.
Go West: How Pet Shop Boys Led The Way To A New Utopia
Pet Shop Boys’ iconic cover of Go West rescued the song from the pop footnotes. ‘I think it’s our greatest achievement,’ said Chris Lowe.
Pet Shop Boys: Behind One Of The Finest Pop Packages Of All Time
With their maverick musicality and arresting visuals, Pet Shop Boys established themselves as a genius singles act – and much more besides.
True Blue: How Madonna Committed Herself To The “Queen Of Pop” Role
An exercise in unashamed hit-making, ‘True Blue’ saw Madonna pitch herself at superstar status, landing in a league of her own.
Spinning Around: How An About-Turn Reignited Kylie Minogue’s Career
Retooling Kylie Minogue’s pop sound for the new millennium, Spinning Around gained notice for more than just its music…
It’s A Sin: Behind Pet Shop Boys’ Synth-Pop Salvation
The song most associated with Pet Shop Boys, It’s A Sin has become an anthem for a new age all over again.
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