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Pet Shop Boys' Bilingual is a unique chapter in the duo's storied career, and the 1997 Japanese Special Edition elevates it to a must-have collector's item. When the album was first released in September 1996, it marked a bold departure, weaving Latin rhythms and global influences into their signature synth-pop sound. This sixth studio album was a direct reaction to the Britpop movement that dominated the UK at the time, with Neil Tennant stating, "We like being part of Europe; we are a very international group". This sixth studio album was a direct reaction
The 1997 Bilingual Special Edition is prized for several key reasons: with Neil Tennant stating