Saint EtienneCountry of origin:England Type of music generally:Indie, ectronic pop Status:Most recent release, Words and Music (2012) See also:Saint Etienne's site Comparisons:Air, Cardigans, Birdie Covers/own material:Own, occasional cover General comments:understated pop, you could almost call it easy listening. Great for a mellow night or in the background while working. (kjetilho@ifi.uio.no) Recommended first album:Good Humor or So Tough (kjetilho@ifi.uio.no) Recordings include:
Good HumorRelease info:1998—Creation—225 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Sarah Cracknell—vocals, cowbell Guest artists:Sven Andersson—saxophone Produced by:Ian Catt, Tore Johansson, Gerard Johnson Comments:Good Humor is in my top 10 of this year. (stuart@sph.emory.edu) Sound of WaterRelease info:2000—Mantra Records—MNTCD1018/Sub Pop Records— SPCD509 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Sarah Cracknell Guest artists:Gerard Johnson, Ronald Lippok, Sean O'Hagan, Stefan Schneider— Kwai piano, Wurlitzer, Jomox drum machine, Akai MPC 3000, Moog Sonic Six, Waldorf microwave, Siel Cruise, accordion, vibes, guitars, drums, electric bass Produced by:Saint Etienne; Gerard Johnson, co-producer Comments:More mellow, almost atmospheric like AIR. not as pop/catchy, but quite nice. (iflin@speakeasy.net) InterludeRelease info:2001—Sub Pop Records—SP536/Beggars Banquet—STET-CA-001 Canada Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Recommended Produced by:Saint Etienne; additional production on "Boy Is Crying (single mix)" by Lee Mullin and Mike Truman and on "Lose That Girl (Trouser Enthusiast Mix)" by Trouser Enthusiasts Comments:Saint Etienne, in case anyone cares, just released Interlude—B sides, new tracks, remixes. I like it a lot. "Queen of Polythene" is on my new "summer" mix. (Marla Tiara) Tales from Turnpike HouseRelease info:2005—Savoy Jazz—SVY 17580 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Recommended Group members:Sarah Cracknell—vocals Guest artists:Ian Catt Produced by:Ian Catt and Saint Etienne; Xenomania and Saint Etienne (6, 11) Comments:Ranges in style from laidback lounge to upbeat dance. (JoAnn Whetsell) Further info:Saint Etienne released the video collections Too Young to Die (1995), Smash the System (2001), and Finisterre (2005). Thanks to JoAnn Whetsell for work on this entry.
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