JOURNAL ARTICLE

DISCO 5.

  • Published In: Classic Pop, 2025, n. 99. P. 81 1 of 3

  • Database: Music Index with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Earls, John 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the release of "Disco 5," the latest remix compilation by the Pet Shop Boys (PSB), which showcases their 18 years of remixing since the previous installment in 2007. The compilation features 12 reworkings, highlighting the duo's ability to blend underground sounds with mainstream pop, including notable remixes of tracks by artists like Paul Weller and Sleaford Mods. While the album is praised for its smart sequencing and quality production, it also includes a less favorable remix of Tina Turner's "Hot For You Baby." Overall, "Disco 5" serves not only as a compilation but also as a cohesive playlist, reflecting PSB's enduring creativity and influence in the music scene. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Classic Pop. 2025/12, Issue 99, p81
  • Document Type:Arts/Entertainment Review
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2050-6643
  • Accession Number:188894585
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