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Pet Shop Boys
Numb Pt 2
Genres: Pop, Rock

Track Listings (3) - Disc #1
1. Numb [PSB Original Demo] - Pet Shop Boys, Warren, Diane
2. Bright Young Things - Pet Shop Boys, Lowe, Chris [1]
3. Party Song - Pet Shop Boys, Casey, Harry Wayne

CD Details

All Artists: Pet Shop Boys
Title: Numb Pt 2
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: EMI Import
Release Date: 10/31/2006
Album Type: Single, Enhanced, Import
Genres: Pop, Rock
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 094637754108

Synopsis

Album Description

Part Two of Two. Third single pulled from the Fundamental album by the Synthpop legends. The Trevor Horn-produced 'Numb' is a rarity in the PSB's history, as it is one of the few 'new' tracks they've released that is not self-penned (this track was written by hitmaker Diane Warren). Features two versions of 'Numb' (Original Demo and Main Version) plus 'Party Song' and 'Bright Young Things'. Parlophone. 2006.

CD Reviews

Another great single from the Boys

P. Neumann | Boston, MA | 11/25/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Boys surprised some fans when they announced that Numb would be the third single off of Fundamental but Numb was almost included on PopArt and released as a single back in 2003 (the masked cover photo was taken at that time). The single starts off with the demo version of Numb which is quite good. It's a quieter version (less orchestral) compared to the album version. Up next (although the track list says that it's third) is the upbeat 'Party Song' b-side which samples 'That's the Way I Like It' which is quite fun. A minor point, this song does interrupt the mood a little. I would have put 'Girls Don't Cry' here and 'Party Song' on "I'm with Stupid" single, but that's me. Up third is the real gem - 'Bright Young Things' which is absolutely beautiful - just an amazing track. This track was commissioned for the film of the same name back in 2002 but was rejected by the producers which is their loss because this track is wonderful. Lastly, the video for Numb is included which I have to say is completely unique for the Boys: black and white, wintery, russian footage, orbs, etc. It definitely creates the right mood for the song although I never imagined the video looking like this - it completely works. All of these tracks can only be found on this single and no where else. Overall, another great single!"