New Weekly Blog Feature Assessing All PSB Studio Albums
- Gary1962
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New Weekly Blog Feature Assessing All PSB Studio Albums
I have started a weekly blog that will feature all of the studio albums by the Pet Shop Boys.
Each week detailed information is provided about the album and the tracks each album features, with every track rated, and album given a score based on the track ratings, culminating in a weekly chart being produced to see what ultimately is my favourite Pet Shop Boys album and the album I see as their weakest, resulting in a completed chart at the end of the series.
The scoring system is explained in each weekly feature.
The first feature is now available and concentrates on their debut album "Please".
I'm sure some of you will enjoy the feature, it is available to read here:
https://white-lion-radio.blogspot.com/2 ... -lion.html
Each week detailed information is provided about the album and the tracks each album features, with every track rated, and album given a score based on the track ratings, culminating in a weekly chart being produced to see what ultimately is my favourite Pet Shop Boys album and the album I see as their weakest, resulting in a completed chart at the end of the series.
The scoring system is explained in each weekly feature.
The first feature is now available and concentrates on their debut album "Please".
I'm sure some of you will enjoy the feature, it is available to read here:
https://white-lion-radio.blogspot.com/2 ... -lion.html
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Re: New Weekly Blog Feature Assessing All PSB Studio Albums
I have a question about your album rating: you give points to every track and that will be the total score of the album. But if you have a lot of tracks, the score will be higher, won't it?
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Re: New Weekly Blog Feature Assessing All PSB Studio Albums
No it will not be higher if there are more tracks because the total score of the tracks is divided by what the maximum total is available, for example:
If album has 10 tracks and scores 24, you divide 24 by the maximum points the album can get (top track score is 3), which would be 30 points (10 tracks X 3) then x by 100 to give the score
If album has 12 tracks and scores 24, you divide 24 by the maximum points the album can get (top track score is 3), which would be 36 points (12 tracks X 3)then x by 100 to give the score.
If album has 10 tracks and scores 24, you divide 24 by the maximum points the album can get (top track score is 3), which would be 30 points (10 tracks X 3) then x by 100 to give the score
If album has 12 tracks and scores 24, you divide 24 by the maximum points the album can get (top track score is 3), which would be 36 points (12 tracks X 3)then x by 100 to give the score.
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Re: New Weekly Blog Feature Assessing All PSB Studio Albums
Yeah, that makes more sense. I didn't see the division. Or in the case of Please: only a division by 0.Gary1962 wrote:No it will not be higher if there are more tracks because the total score of the tracks is divided by what the maximum total is available, for example:
If album has 10 tracks and scores 24, you divide 24 by the maximum points the album can get (top track score is 3), which would be 30 points (10 tracks X 3) then x by 100 to give the score
If album has 12 tracks and scores 24, you divide 24 by the maximum points the album can get (top track score is 3), which would be 36 points (12 tracks X 3)then x by 100 to give the score.
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Re: New Weekly Blog Feature Assessing All PSB Studio Albums
Album #2 "Actually" assessed and rated in my weekly blog feature "Pet Shop Boys - Album By Album":
https://white-lion-radio.blogspot.com/2 ... eek-2.html
https://white-lion-radio.blogspot.com/2 ... eek-2.html
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Album #3 "Introspective" assessed and rated in week #3 of the ongoing weekly blog feature "Pet Shop Boys - Album By Album":
https://white-lion-radio.blogspot.com/2 ... eek-3.html
https://white-lion-radio.blogspot.com/2 ... eek-3.html
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Re: New Weekly Blog Feature Assessing All PSB Studio Albums
Hi, Gary1962.
Love stuff like this! Very well done to you, Sir!
Have scanned over the first blog but will read them all, soon, in more depth.
Nice one!
Love stuff like this! Very well done to you, Sir!
Have scanned over the first blog but will read them all, soon, in more depth.
Nice one!
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Re: New Weekly Blog Feature Assessing All PSB Studio Albums
Thank you for the positive comment.Straight_Talker wrote: Wed 21 Jan 2026, 9:06 pm Hi, Gary1962.
Love stuff like this! Very well done to you, Sir!
Have scanned over the first blog but will read them all, soon, in more depth.
Nice one!
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Re: New Weekly Blog Feature Assessing All PSB Studio Albums
Album #4 "Behaviour" assessed and rated in week #4 of the ongoing weekly blog feature "Pet Shop Boys - Album By Album":
https://white-lion-radio.blogspot.com/2 ... eek-4.html
https://white-lion-radio.blogspot.com/2 ... eek-4.html
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Re: New Weekly Blog Feature Assessing All PSB Studio Albums
Good work, and it's very interesting to read your opinions. I'm not convinced by your scoring method. I think it would be fairer and more accurate for the final album score if you scored from 0 to 10 and divided by the number of tracks. As it is, I get the impression that you'll always receive somewhat lower scores.
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Gary1962 wrote: Wed 07 Jan 2026, 6:45 pm
The first feature is now available and concentrates on their debut album "Please".
FALSETTO????? Where you find the falsetto in Later tonight?????????Later Tonight
This track offers a subdued, atmospheric reflection on loneliness and longing, delivered largely in falsetto. The minimalist electronic arrangement and soft, slow rhythm communicate a sense of late-night melancholy and gentle yearning.
This was done with AI, wasn't it?
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Out of pure curiosity, I tried asking the AI about "Later Tonight.
This is its response:
"Later Tonight" is a song by Pet Shop Boys, released in 1986 on their album "Please." It's known for its unique style and lyrics that explore themes of desire and longing.
The song describes a late-night encounter with someone who awakens strong feelings but seems unattainable. The lyrics speak of waiting until nightfall to connect with this person, suggesting that the right moment can change everything.
Would you like to learn more about Pet Shop Boys or listen to the song?"
This is its response:
"Later Tonight" is a song by Pet Shop Boys, released in 1986 on their album "Please." It's known for its unique style and lyrics that explore themes of desire and longing.
The song describes a late-night encounter with someone who awakens strong feelings but seems unattainable. The lyrics speak of waiting until nightfall to connect with this person, suggesting that the right moment can change everything.
Would you like to learn more about Pet Shop Boys or listen to the song?"
Re: New Weekly Blog Feature Assessing All PSB Studio Albums
Yeap. Definitely written using AI.NOBODY75 wrote: Fri 30 Jan 2026, 3:16 pm Out of pure curiosity, I tried asking the AI about "Later Tonight.
This is its response:
"Later Tonight" is a song by Pet Shop Boys, released in 1986 on their album "Please." It's known for its unique style and lyrics that explore themes of desire and longing.
The song describes a late-night encounter with someone who awakens strong feelings but seems unattainable. The lyrics speak of waiting until nightfall to connect with this person, suggesting that the right moment can change everything.
Would you like to learn more about Pet Shop Boys or listen to the song?"
I'm not 100% against AI, but I think one should be honest when using it.
I mean, of course I've written work related stuff with AI, but you still have to check it out afterwards. Otherwise you might end up "writing" that Later tonight is delivered largely in falsetto.
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Re: New Weekly Blog Feature Assessing All PSB Studio Albums
Album #5 "Very" assessed and rated in week #5 of the ongoing weekly blog feature "Pet Shop Boys - Album By Album":
https://white-lion-radio.blogspot.com/2 ... eek-5.html
https://white-lion-radio.blogspot.com/2 ... eek-5.html
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