Actually

Pet Shop Boys

Actually

RELEASED: September 07, 1987
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. One More Chance 5:30 2. What Have I Done to Deserve This? 4:18 3. Shopping 3:37 4. Rent 5:08 5. Hit Music 4:44 6. It Couldn’t Happen Here 5:20 7. It’s a Sin 4:59 8. I Want to Wake Up 5:08 9. Heart 3:58 10. King’s Cross 5:10
Historical Archive
Actually is the second studio album by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, released on 22 September 1987. The album features a blend of electronic music and pop sensibilities, characterized by its catchy melodies and introspective lyrics. It includes some of their most iconic tracks such as 'It's a Sin', 'What Have I Done to Deserve This?', and 'Rent'. The album's themes often explore love, heartbreak, and social commentary, solidifying the duo's place in the music landscape of the late 1980s. The production, handled by Stephen Hague, is notable for its polished sound and innovative use of synthesizers. Actually received critical acclaim and is often regarded as one of the best albums of its era, influencing a wide range of artists across various genres.