[Introspective] Final results of poll on "camp" in the work and career of the Pet Shop Boys

[Wayne Studer]

The final results are in for my poll this past week, in which I asked my 
site visitors about the extent to which they believe "camp" has played a 
role in the Pet Shop Boys' work and career. And the response that received 
the most votes was:

* "Noticeable, but minor. There's been some camp from time to time, but not 
nearly as much or as often as some people seem to believe," chosen by 55.0% 
of the voters.

To see the complete results, please visit my "Commentary" site at 
http://www.geowayne.com/psbhtml.htm and select one of the "Past Survey 
Results" option in the top navigation bar or click the appropriate link on 
my "What's New?" page.

My new poll this week is somewhat more complex than most, so I hope it 
doesn't put you off. I happened to notice a few weeks ago that the three 
consecutive studio albums that I regard as the core of the Pet Shop Boys' 
"middle period" -- Very, Bilingual, and Nightlife -- each have 12 tracks (at 
least if you count the conclusion of Very with "Go West" and "Postscript" as 
a single track, which is indeed how they were officially tracked on the 
album). This got me to thinking about comparing them on a track-by-track 
basis. In other words, of those three albums, which one's first track is 
your favorite? And which second track? And so on, right on through to their 
respective final tracks. So you get to make 12 choices.

But, if that weren't enough, when I found that I had a relatively difficult 
time making one of those choices myself -- that is, I found myself somewhat 
"pained" to be forced to choose for one of the tracks -- I realized that 
would make a terrific "bonus" question! So I'm also asking you that: which 
of those 12 choices was the most difficult for you to make? (And in case 
none of them were difficult, I offer an option for that, too.) So please 
take a few moments to make your choices right there on my home page.

In the meantime, thanks to everyone who voted in last week's survey! And I 
hope you all have a great week ahead!

Wayne
http://www.geowayne.com/psbhtml.htm