Studio Album · No. 15

Nonetheless Songwriting Credits by Pet Shop Boys

2024 x2 / Parlophone 10 tracks 43:53

Produced by James Ford  ·  Engineered by James Ford, Pete Gleadall, Matt Colton

x2 / Parlophone Synth-Pop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Pet Shop Boys carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
10 trackswritten by Pet Shop Boys 0 tracksoutside writers
Pet Shop Boys's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

10
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
2024
Released
Data Insight

Ten tracks, both names on every one, no third writer. Thirty-eight years after Please the credit sheet reads exactly the same way.

Nonetheless came out on x2 and Parlophone in April 2024, written during lockdown and produced by James Ford.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Loneliness
Chris LoweNeil Tennant Christopher Sean LoweNeil Francis Tennant James Ford Pet Shop Boys (Performer)
2
Feel
Chris LoweNeil Tennant Christopher Sean LoweNeil Francis Tennant James Ford Pet Shop Boys (Performer)
3
Why Am I Dancing?
Chris LoweNeil Tennant Christopher Sean LoweNeil Francis Tennant James Ford Pet Shop Boys (Performer)
4
New London Boy
Chris LoweNeil Tennant Christopher Sean LoweNeil Francis Tennant James Ford Pet Shop Boys (Performer)
5
Dancing Star
Chris LoweNeil Tennant Christopher Sean LoweNeil Francis Tennant James Ford Pet Shop Boys (Performer)
6
A New Bohemia
Chris LoweNeil Tennant Christopher Sean LoweNeil Francis Tennant James Ford Pet Shop Boys (Performer)
7
The Schlager Hit Parade
Chris LoweNeil Tennant Christopher Sean LoweNeil Francis Tennant James Ford Pet Shop Boys (Performer)
8
The Secret of Happiness
Chris LoweNeil Tennant Christopher Sean LoweNeil Francis Tennant James Ford Pet Shop Boys (Performer)
9
Bullet for Narcissus
Chris LoweNeil Tennant Christopher Sean LoweNeil Francis Tennant James Ford Pet Shop Boys (Performer)
10
Love Is the Law
Chris LoweNeil Tennant Christopher Sean LoweNeil Francis Tennant James Ford Pet Shop Boys (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

CL
Chris Lowe
Writer
On this album10 written
CS
Christopher Sean Lowe
Writer
On this album10 written
NF
Neil Francis Tennant
Writer
On this album10 written
NT
Neil Tennant
Writer
On this album10 written
JF
James Ford
Producer
On this album10 produced
PS
Pet Shop Boys
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Nonetheless

Who wrote Nonetheless?
Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant wrote all ten tracks together with no outside writer.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. "Loneliness", "Dancing Star", "A New Bohemia" and "Feel" all missed the chart.
Who produced it?
James Ford, mostly at his studio in east London.
Who engineered it?
James Ford across the album, with Pete Gleadall on additional engineering and Matt Colton mastering.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
How was it written?
During the covid lockdowns, with the two of them isolated at their own homes. Tennant learned to use GarageBand at Lowe's suggestion and they sent songs back and forth.
How long is the album?
43:53 across ten tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Nonetheless Wikipedia: Pet Shop Boys discography Cover Art Archive: Nonetheless by Pet Shop Boys