""It would have been unconscionable, in 1983, to create a pop group and not have an image that could mediate your message - if you had a message, that is; and clearly Pet Shop Boys did.""
""They were about a dialectic between punk and show business," says Jeremy, highlighting the group's intentional fashion and artistic choices."
"Chris Lowe insists that 'a lot of what we do is very literal' and that their artistic expression is often misunderstood as irony."
"Pet Shop Boys importantly represents the artificiality of pop music itself, showcasing their unique blend of style and substance."
Pet Shop Boys, formed in 1981, remain a significant force in music, particularly within the new wave movement. Their new visual record, Volume, updates their 2006 Catalogue, featuring over 2800 illustrations that encompass their artistic journey over the past two decades. This collection includes record artwork, photography, and stage designs, marking the 40th anniversary of their debut album, Please. The duo's style blends English post-punk with New York fashion, reflecting their self-conscious approach to pop music and image.
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