"This single EP is incredible. It cheers me up and relaxes me. I have been playing this record constantly since I have been studying for exams and I just love the song Somewhere. Any Pet Shop Boys fan will love all the songs on this CD."
PSB does it again
J. C. M. | Harrisburg, PA in the USA | 10/18/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is a nice combination of material. The beats on the "Somewhere" remix and "Red Letter Day" remix are killer and rival the beat to the open sequence of Blade. The new songs are great, well up the B-side standard that PSB has come to be known for. Delusions of Grandeur is a nice surprise. If you are a fan, especially one like myself who must buy everything that PSB puts out, you won't be disappointed. Well worth the price."
Atlantic condenses several UK singles into one US release...
J. C. M. | 02/06/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"...and it's pretty good. My main reason for writing this review is to warn people that Jason in Australia (review below) is referring to the two UK cd single releases. *This* cd single (made in the US) contains "Somewhere" (single version and trouser enthusiasts mix, which are both good although in very different ways), "A Red Letter Day" (single version and trouser autoerotic mix, both very excellent dance tunes with heartfelt lyrics), along with b-sides "The View From Your Balcony" (absolutely beautiful) and "Delusions of Grandeur" which is one of my top 3 favorite PSB tunes ever. It rocks and rules."
Hold their hand and they'll take you there.
Elizabeth Reams | Los Angeles, CA | 07/11/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a must for all Pet Shop Boys fans to have. This is also a must for the newcomer who might be curious to see what is so appealing about these two men. This is one of the best singles I have heard in a long time. Not just the song itself, but the many different songs that accompany it, including the several mixes that only these guys can create. The song "Somewhere" is quite simply, classic Pet Shop Boys. Orchestrations, intense sensual rhythms...it is beautiful to hear the song open with an orchestra playing. I would not be surprised to hear that this song is on the charts in other countries, since it is known that they have fans all over the world. This is another hit single by them, which some fans might have been a bit leery about checking out when hearing it was a remake of the song from the musical, West Side Story. It is, surprisingly extraordinary. And how fast it all goes! Like one big rush of adrenaline, and then its gone. Ah, the little things in life. But hearing the mix of this song, one can't help but wonder that they must have offers to do soundtracks to films. They are currently working on a musical and it is known that they produced such soundtracks as "The Crying Game" and "It Couldn't Happen Here", but it seems more and more of their music is less singing lately, and more of experimenting with your emotions; seeing what affects people the most with their changes in tempo, how they all of the sudden just stop!...and calm you down...and then gently begin again. Dare I say this mix is too precious to be played in clubs next to a hip-hop mix of a Backstreet Boys or Mariah Carey song? In a sinister way, I sincerely hope not. The other songs follow their pattern of one being unlike the other...but check out the last two tracks. "View from your balcony" and "Delusions of Grandeur". The first one is more of a romantic yearning for wanting someone; a common theme with their love poetry. A steady beat and gentle words, but one couldn't help feeling in London when hearing this. References to the city and lights bring you there from the beginning. And it's another nice song to listen to when having a glass of wine with that special someone. Delusions of Grandeur focuses more on serious issues in England; the historical rise of power and the representation of how it can be seen at times. And they seem to have the gift of making it more than just a history lesson; showing not only are the facts important but the way it's told. With as many different subjects as they have covered, they have, and always will associate emotions with music. As if each phrase that was spoken has it's own meaning, and it's own sound. If one wanted to analyze just one chord in one of their songs, one would have to associate it with a feeling of fervor, especially with the mixes on this single. Remakes of older songs usually never sound as good as the original. I wouldn't go as far as to say this can't be said with these two...but let's just say this: if there will ever be consideration for an electronic, futuristic musical to West Side Story, I hope these men are still around."
A BELOVED SINGLE FROM PET SHOP BOYS
Elizabeth Reams | 01/18/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"SOMEWHERE is what pet shop boys fans wanted for years. Both dance version and orchestra version are outstanding. A fantastic melody with an excellent instrumental arrangement plus an unique male vocal by Neil Tennant. An very attractive orchestra intro gives a great atmosphere of fairytale contrasting the mysterious string ending. 2 different b-side songs are also very good. DISCO POTENTIAL is a new try for pet shop boys, with a very strong 'prodigy' feeling. A VIEW FROM YOUR BALCONY is an easy listening song, a nice percussion arrangement intereacting an irresistable melody.It's probably my favourite 2CD set single and is also a best buy for every pet shop boy's fans."
Track Listings (6) - Disc #1
