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  • Summary: The eleventh studio album for the British electronic duo was produced with Andrew Dawson.
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I know enough's enough and you're leavin' You've had enough time to decide on your freedom But I can still find some hope to believe in love Our... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Sep 11, 2012
    91
    The understated beats suit their elysian equanimity.
  2. BBC Music
    Sep 6, 2012
    80
    Elysium could be Pet Shop Boys' warmest, wisest album yet.
  3. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Sep 10, 2012
    80
    If Elysium has a weakness, it is the absolute absence of thumping disco-pop monsters. Once you accept that, and surrender to the tranquil beauty of Chris Lowe's synth textures, you quickly realise that Neil Tennant is on top lyrical form.
  4. Q Magazine
    Sep 6, 2012
    60
    Quarter-hearted anthems such as Winner fail to recapture the desperate glamour and delicate optimism of their best work, making Elysium the definition of a mixed bag. [Oct 2012, p.104]
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  5. Prefix Magazine
    Sep 19, 2012
    60
    [There] are only the few standouts on an album otherwise comprised of facile dance tunes with overwritten lyrics.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 10, 2012
    60
    Just another solid Pet Shop Boys album.
  7. The Independent (UK)
    Sep 7, 2012
    40
    Elysium is bookended by two of the best songs the Pet Shop Boys have written in years, but flags badly in between.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. PSB1962
    Sep 12, 2012
    10
    This is one of The PSB's most beautiful cds. very melodic, thought there are a few up beat songs. I am their biggest fan, and this cd doesThis is one of The PSB's most beautiful cds. very melodic, thought there are a few up beat songs. I am their biggest fan, and this cd does not let me down me in the least! A must have!… Expand
  2. butterfly
    Dec 8, 2012
    10
    Brilliant CD that really get better and better with listening more. I love all the singles with Memory of the futre a standout. all tracks areBrilliant CD that really get better and better with listening more. I love all the singles with Memory of the futre a standout. all tracks are fantastic and this group just gets better and better.
    I am in New Zealand and saw them in concert in 2007. I like their sense of humour and that they do not take rthemselves too seriously. another amazing CD to listen to forever.    … Expand
  4. MnM
    Sep 22, 2012
    9
    A sublime release and a very strong representation of their storied catalog. Songs range from laid-back funk to pure pop and few of theA sublime release and a very strong representation of their storied catalog. Songs range from laid-back funk to pure pop and few of the entries go astray. Their relevance over several decades is a testament to their unequaled talent.… Collapse
  5. sicrano
    Oct 7, 2017
    8
    Great album again By PSB, Release (2002) being the best album since Very (1993).

    This album is to relax, even with the energetic "A Face    Great album again By PSB, Release (2002) being the best album since Very (1993).

    This album is to relax, even with the energetic "A Face Like That", & with the EXCITING "Winner"

    "Breathing Space" "Requiem and denim in leorpardskin" "Leaving" are excellent tracks to relax and calm down    … Expand
  6. raciocinio
    Dec 15, 2017
    8
    An extraordinary time at listening that is this watershed Pet shop Boys Album.

    It's the kind of complex simplistic, fit well in these words    An extraordinary time at listening that is this watershed Pet shop Boys Album.

    It's the kind of complex simplistic, fit well in these words tracks like "Everything Means Something", "Leaving" "Winner" and the spectacular "Requiem in denim and leopard skin'

    Breathing Space is a beautiful ballad too.
    The kind of album that getting better at each listening.    … Expand
  7. LoRevisor
    Oct 13, 2017
    8
    Definitivamente "Elysium" é um daqueles albums que na primeira vez que você escuta, você acha muito ruim, ainda mais considerando que é umDefinitivamente "Elysium" é um daqueles albums que na primeira vez que você escuta, você acha muito ruim, ainda mais considerando que é um album dos sempre excelentes Pet Shop Boys

    Eu por exemplo na primeira vez só gostei das músicas Winner, A Face Like That, Breathing Space e Memory of the Future.

    Mas depois de escutar mais vezes, Eu vi que errei e apreciei mais Elysium, Músicas excelentes que passou por mim despercebido como as Excelentes Leaving, Requiem In Denim And Leorpadaskin e as ótimas Everything Means Something, Invisible, Hold On & Give It A Go

    Excelente álbum!!!, faça como eu sempre der uma segunda, terceira ou mais quantas chances necessárias a um álbum, A primeira impressão de um trabalho sempre pode mudar.    … Expand
  8. et_phone_home
    Nov 19, 2012
    2
    Onother piece of crap by Pet Shop Boys. What happened to this guys. People shoud know when to stop. All songs sound the same, lack ofOnother piece of crap by Pet Shop Boys. What happened to this guys. People shoud know when to stop. All songs sound the same, lack of melody... I couldn't listen all album because it was so bad... We Want the real Pet Shop Boys back...… Expand

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