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by **MARV** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:08 am

Oh boy, this may really challenge long time PSB fans, myself included. The masterful duo of cutting edge electronic pop and dance music have been working with Britney Spears on her upcoming album which is poised to propel her back into the spotlight as the world's number one princess of pop. I'm afraid this may actually come to be what with Neil and Chris behind the soundboard. The pair have a long history of working with established artists such as Tina Turner, Boy George, Elton John, David Bowie, Robbie Williams and Madonna. My biggest fear? [i]I may actually like some of it.[/i]

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by **DonGately** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:24 am

Big potential for disaster here. But, look what PSB have done for folks: Dusty Springfield (In Private), Boy George (The Crying Game), even David Bowie (Hallo Spaceboy). Granted, none of these were huge hits, but they are all pretty good songs.

And, of course, there is the PSB mix of Madonna's "Sorry", which is far superior to the version on her album.

The other side of the PSB-produced coin includes Yoko Ono and Pete Burns and I think both of these tunes are pretty much unlistenable.

I did like Britney when she got a little Prince-like in "I'm a Slave 4 U".

So, I'll give it a shot. Here's hoping it sounds more like typical PSB and less like typical Britney.

by **MARV** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:35 am

Yeah, you're absolutely right, Don.
Whoops, I forgot to include this link in my initial post:
http://www.ecanadanow.com/entertainment ... new-album/

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by **InvisibleMan** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:58 am

what's so bad about it for PSB?
Britney already worked with Moby, if I am not mistaken
Personally I don't really like her vocals very much

They should have resurrected Debbie Gibson instead [}:)]

by **geoffolehane** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 11:46 am

Who knows? The PSB might actually make her sound good for a change.

by **Jeffrey** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:22 am

I think the potential for greatness is there. As mentioned earlier, Pet Shop Boys have done wonderful things for other artists. And, I still like Britney Spears. I feel quite sorry for her and her spinning out-of-control. I hope the "Boys" will make things right.

And Britney really can sing, it's just that her voice is heavily processed. Razormaid did a brilliant mix of her "Toxic" and Joseph Watt worked hard on making her "true" voice shine on through!

Jeffrey

by **Sean** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:50 am

Maybe Britney will finally release a decent song now. I have faith the PSB. Marv, this is a big test for our favorite band.

by **empyrean** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:45 pm

Geez, im not surprised.

Do you remember Martin Gore composed the song Fame ( What A Feeling ) sung by Irene Cara?

Hmmm, but i like Irene than Britney..i think.[:D]

by **georgie rockwood** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:09 am

lets dont forget they produced liza minnelli's comeback album too and did all the instruments etc....on that album which is called..... "results"...
if you're a pet shop boys fan its worth having, you wont be dissapointed....

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by **MARV** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:44 am

She actually covered a few of their songs on that LP. Clearly, she has good taste [^] I've been a fan of hers ever since.

edit: Hey empy.....Martin Gore wrote that song for Irene Cara? Does anyone know if he's written songs for anyone else? I always thought he wasn't into that sort of thing. I'm gonna need to look into this.

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by **georgie rockwood** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:12 am

[quote][i]Originally posted by empyrean[/i]
<br>Geez, im not surprised.

Do you remember Martin Gore composed the song Fame ( What A Feeling ) sung by Irene Cara?

Hmmm, but i like Irene than Britney..i think.[:D]
[/quote]
sorry to say it was actually a songwriter named,MICHAEL GORE,who was the lil brother to 1960's pop singer,LESLIE GORE....

percussionlover

by **empyrean** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 2:38 pm

[quote][i]Originally posted by marvymarv[/i]
<br>She actually covered a few of their songs on that LP. Clearly, she has good taste [^] I've been a fan of hers ever since.

edit: Hey empy.....Martin Gore wrote that song for Irene Cara? Does anyone know if he's written songs for anyone else? I always thought he wasn't into that sort of thing. I'm gonna need to look into this.

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[/quote]

There you go Marymarv. Georgie just answered the question.

Me and my damn unreliable sources. [:D]

by **Mechi** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:49 am

Somehow, this is just like the stuff that I'd expect the PSB to do. Not that shocking...[;)]
I hope they manage to make Britney songs a bit more listenable... since we'll have to put up with listening to them every second on the radio. [:p]
Britney cannot sing... anyone who has watched any docummentary about her life, knows that. She owes computers a lot... a lot! [}:)]

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by **schwenko** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:32 am

Did this ever happen?

by **DreamRedux** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:13 am

[quote][i]Originally posted by schwenko[/i]
<br>Did this ever happen?
[/quote]
<a href="http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news?id=27416">Apparently not. With a vengeance.</a> [:0]

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