Before

"Before" is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, released on 22 April 1996 as the lead single from their sixth studio album, Bilingual (1996). Upon its release, the single peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart, number four in Finland, and number one in Hungary. In the United States, it topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. Critical reception Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as "a tasteful blend of electro-pop and retro-disco", and an "vigorous and appealing house shuffler". He also noted that it "rides the act's familiar flair for clever lyrics and smooth melodies". James Hamilton from Music Weeks RM Dance Update noted its "gentle cooing". Music video The accompanying music video for "Before" was directed by Howard Greenhalgh. Track listings