PSB - Metropolis 29/08/09

I made the near fatal mistake of taking a 2-hour (!?!) nap after work. As I am typing these few lines, I am half awake. Anyhow, to prove you that I did not waste my evening, I got a ticket to see the Pet Shop Boys at Le Metropolis in Montreal at the end of August.

This summer will have a strong 80s flavour. I plan to see Indochine in Quebec City on July 14, Depeche Mode in Montreal on July 26 and then the London-based synthpop duo few weeks after. A great summer for synthpop lovers.

PSB needs no presentation. Since its beginning in 1981, Neil Tennant (a former editor for Marvel Comics) and Chris Lowe released a zillions CDs. They got their first smash hit with West End Girls in 1984 and never looked back. Although their outputs experienced varying level of success throughout the years, they remained in the dance/house/electronic spotlights.

The latest opus from PSB was released last April. Titled Yes, it is classic Pet Shop Boys with a mix of dance floor oriented sounds and introspective lyrics.

I am looking forward to this concert having followed the band since the beginning. I am curious to see the playlist for the concert. The band has such a large catalogue. I hope they will play PSB classics such "Love Comes Quickly", "West End Girls", "Domino Dancing"...fuck, the list is so long. Anyway, a great concert in a fabulous venue, Metropolis.