Imperial phase

The imperial phase is the period in which a musical artist is regarded to be at their commercial and creative peak simultaneously.[1][2] The phrase was coined by Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys to describe the group's feelings on their career circa "Domino Dancing" (1988).[3]

  1. ^ Ewing, Tom (May 28, 2010). "Imperial". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 15, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  2. ^ "Ariana Grande rediscovers her Midas Touch with new album". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  3. ^ "Pet Shop Boys Please & Actually & Introspective: reissues". The Quietus. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2019.