When it comes to the nineties revival…I hope these guys are first in the queue
I’m not quite sure where or when…but even though they continue to make great records to this day, Saint Etienne no longer seem to get the due that they deserve. Like the title says, when the nineties revival comes, it would be nice to think that they get their deserved recognition, over and above the likes of the Gallagher brothers, Billy Corgan and Eddie Vedder.
The first track here was a single -which made it onto Top Of The Pops and features vocals from tin Burgess of The Charlatans (Charlatans Uk for anyone from North America). I know next to nothing about the second track; any info gratefully received etc..
Saint Etienne -’I Was Born On Christmas Day.’ mp3
Saint Etienne -’21st Century Christmas.’ mp3
And if you don’t already own Foxbase Alpha, So Tough and Sound Of Water…do something about it.
Saw them at Latitude this summer, and they were excellent. Sarah’s voice is as pure as ever and, for this ageing indie “kid” at least, more beguiling and evocative than the whole of the current chart put together. There were lots of Fox Base Alpha placards in the crowd too.
All three albums fairly recently reissued in lovely double CD version too!
“Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.” - Chili Davis