Axis

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About Axis

"Axis" is the first track from the Pet Shop Boys album Electric, released as a promotional single on 30 April 2013.


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Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL FRANCIS TENNANT

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Axis" by Pet Shop Boys was released on 30th April 2013 as a digital download.
Album
This song resides as track one on the duo's twelfth studio album, "Electric" released in July 2013.
Genre
"Axis" is classified under the electronic dance music genre, further embracing elements of house and darkwave.
Production
The production of "Axis" was handled by well-known British musician and DJ, Stuart Price, who has also worked with artists like Madonna, The Killers, and Kylie Minogue.
Music Video
The official music video for "Axis" was directed by Joost Vandeburg and features colorful, pulsating graphics in tune with the high-energy electronic beat of the song.
Critical Reception
"Axis" received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its return to a more dance-oriented sound after the pop-centric approach of their previous album, "Elysium".
Live Performances
"Axis" has been included in several of the Pet Shop Boys' live performances and concerts, including their Electric Tour (2013–2015).
Duration
The song has a duration of around 5 minutes and 32 seconds, making it one of the lengthier tracks on the "Electric" album.
Formats
"Axis" was released as a single in both digital download and vinyl formats. The b-side of the vinyl contains a remix of the song by producer Boys Noize.
Inspiration
Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant stated that the sound of "Axis" was influenced by the Italian disco scene of the late 1970s and early 80s.

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