Quote by Rob Sheffield

In their heyday, the Pet Shop Boys were the Interpol of the Eighties, dressing up to sing really weird pop songs about lust and loneliness in the big city. They're low-pro now, not retro-worshipped in the manner of Depeche Mode, New Order, or The Cure, but you can hear the reason why - these guys are too sad.

In their heyday, the Pet Shop Boys were the Interpol of the

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This quote suggests that the Pet Shop Boys were similar to Interpol in the 80s, known for their eccentric pop songs about desire and isolation in urban settings. Despite their popularity at the time, they are not revered in the same nostalgic way as bands like Depeche Mode, New Order, or The Cure. The quote implies that their music is rooted in sadness, indicating a possible reason for their diminished iconic status.

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