An Industry of Cool… or not.

The Pet Shop Boys are one of my favorite musical duos. Neil and Chris have an uncanny ability to write good pop music. I can’t think of anything they’ve ever put out that I haven’t been able to dig.

It seems that Yes, their forthcoming album due out 3/23/09 in the UK (no US date set), is shaping up to be another great addition to their catalog. The album is being produced by Xenomania (Sugarbabes, Cher, Kylie and Danni Minogue, etc, etc), and features guest spots from Johnny Marr (The Smiths, Modest Mouse) and Owen Pallett (Final Fantasy). It’s tough to beat that. Xenomania has pumped out so many pop hits that it only fits they would make their way around to work with the Boys.

The first single, Love, etc, was co-written by Xenomania, and if it is any indication of the rest of the album, then I am pumped. Love, Etc will be released as a single on 3/16 in the UK and US.

…and now for a Johnny Marr tune.  I am not a fan of Modest Mouse at all, so I’m digging back to ’86 and tossing out Panic from Thank Your Lucky Stars.  Enjoy!