Disco de Pet Shop Boys: “London [UK CD #1]”

This CD single includes the original version of London, which you already have if you have the Release album. It also includes "Positive Role Model" which is a dance song. Then the is the version of London with just singing and the piano, which is nice. However, with just 3 tracks and 12 minutes of music, you decide if it is worth it. It seems like London 1 & 2 could have easily been put on the same cd for a better value.

LONDON is one of my favorite songs from the PSB's recent "Release" album, so I'm really happy it's their latest single. The single is sophisticated rock and tells the story of immigrants from Eastern Europe. When they come to London, they realize that they have limited opportunities and turn to crime. The song is beautiful and uses a vocoder to great effect. They also include a stripped down version (Genuine Piano Mix) that is quite gorgeous. In addition, their version of POSITIVE ROLE MODEL is here, although it is mistitled in the track listing on this page as a LONDON remix. Fans of the PSB will recognize POSITIVE ROLE MODEL from their London stage show (Closer to Heaven). The song was covered by the cast on the show album, but this is the first time the PSB's version has been available. The song samples an old Barry White song and is the most danceable song they've released in quite some time. Overall, a great single and highly recommended for Petheads.

The piano version of "London" makes this single a must have for any PSB fan. When you add the PSB version of "Positive Role Model" from the "Closer to Heaven" musical it becomes an even sweeter deal.