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Bravo
Sad that the ones that complain of this DVD are from the States. Yes this is "your" only chance to see the videos that made this group one of the longest Brit "pop" bands in history. But sadly it will never be available here. No label this week for the lads in the States. The videos are great, unless you prefer trash grabin' their crotch and sluts bending over. If you do, I sadly think your wishing for more. Sorry. But for the DVD, it's what any PSB fan whould hope for. The videos are what you whould expect from the Boys! Fun and interesting. My favs. include "What have I done to deserve this?"... Dusty Springfield!! Jealosy, ouch; Can you forgive her? Go West? The classic PSB only gets better with the extended mixes of Go West, So Hard, and my ultimate PSB trac "Domino Dancing'. The most erotic song from the "boys' has a x-tended mix that has the complete story. Back to the videos...."Liberation" must have won the best video somewhere on this planet. The best videos come from the "Bi-lingual" CD. Anyone that hates MTV-US, buy this DVD if you can. Fresh/fun music that is what makes the world wonder what is wrong with these states.

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PopArt is perfection
Sure to replace the outdated VHS video collections like "Television" and the previous greatest hits companion, "Videography," "PopArt" is the ultimate collection for diehard PSB fans. Digitally remastered in both sound and picture, this represents the Pet Shop Boys at their best, leaving no visual representation of their work out of the picture (save for the new singles, "Flamboyant" and "Miracles").
The commentary from the duo is excellent; the two offer witty insights into the rather dated, yet well-crafted, videos. Tracks are presented chronological via the "play all" function or can be randomized (there is nothing quite like seeing "West End girls" followed by "Se a vida e" or "New York City boy"), a feature that is both fitting and appreciated.

As I said, a few of the videos are dated, such as those representing the "Very" album, but to see the visuals that accompany the singles is a great experience. Highlights include the duet with Dusty Springfield on "What have I done to deserve this," "Paninaro '95," "Single-Bilingual," "London," "Always on my mind," and, of course, "Can you forgive her." (Though it is fair to say that every video is indeed a "highlight," and it is tough to pick out a few favorites). Indeed, some may balk at the included extended versions of "Domino dancing," "So hard," and "Go West," but these are significant works in and of themselves.

This DVD is a necessary and requisite companion for the "PopArt" CD as much as it is a requirement for any true Pet Shop Boys fan. So far, the only available version is an import from Canada (playable on all regions) but it is well worth the wait to receive this stunning work. Also included with the DVD is a companion book full of photographs representing the videos themselves, little screen shots of whatever struck their fancy.

The videos are as eclectic as the Pet Shop Boys themselves and their music, and it is truly great to have such a collection available on DVD with crystal-clear visuals and superb sound.

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Pay attention Pet Heads... AbFab is missing!!!
To whom it may concern, the video for "Absloutely Fabulous" is missing in this compilation... a huge disappointment for both PSB and AbFab fans, not only because it's hilarious but also it would've completed the video collection. I wonder if there were some legal issues that prevented them from including it in this release...
I bought the NTSC region-free edition, made in the UK to my surprise. Unlike other people, I am completely satisfied with the 2.0 dolby digital audio track, these songs were never meant to be listened to in a sound output format other than stereo, the audio commentary is a plus. The image quality is fantastic and the extended versions of "Go west", "Domino Dancing" and "So Hard" are a pleasant surprise. Maybe a little more extras like the old "MTV Essential" interview would've been nice, but I'm not that hard to please! I really don't mind about not having the latest video releases ("Miracles" and "Flamboyant"), if it hadn't been for the misterious exclusion of "Ab Fab" it would deserve 5 stars.