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myself and NI's official 'Club Clique' remix of this should be out soon, we like it a lot and it's been a pleasure to work on! 2 Bears are doing one too, Richard X produced the original track.

I thought it was a Tim Powell production (Richard X mixed it?)

StEt's attempts at going for a shrill modern pop sound usually leave me cold, and this doesn't do much to win me over. It's okay.

Didn't sound awesome (on one play).

What a shame their current budget does not seem big enough to pay a band. The couple of times I saw them with a full band behind "Good Humor" were two of the best shows I've seen by anyone. The times I've seen them live since were anticlimactic.

I love this change in direction!

No seriously I'm really glad their back and doing what they do best. I'm still more excited about hearing a studio version of DJ though. I think I can also hear a bit of the influence of their recent ("recent") spate of remixes affecting the construction of this?

I really, really, really miss the Motown + Dub + John Barry Saint Et.

Any idea what is on the second disc of the new album?

Hello everybody

We're doing a few more shows in the UK again just before Christmas, stopping off at five cities we didn't get a chance to visit in May.

We're also pleased to announce some VERY special guests in the form of Scritti Politti - proper heroes of ours - who will be opening up for us every night.

The dates in full are:
December 2012
Mon 10: York Fibbers - tickets
Tue 11: Edinburgh Liquid Room - tickets
Wed 12: Manchester Ritz - tickets
Thu 13: Brighton Concorde2 - tickets
Fri 14: London Shepherds Bush Empire - tickets

Because you are subscribed to the Saint Etienne database the links above give you the chance to grab the best tickets a full 72 hours ahead of the general public.

The database pre-sale starts at 9.00am on 21st August - yes, that's tomorrow morning!

Also, rather excitingly, we'll be playing our first American shows in six years this October and November. We will have full details of those very soon so keep your eyes peeled.

Love Sarah, Bob and Pete xx

Looks like Christmas is coming early, Scritti Politti!!?

american shows!

Just back from the Edinburgh show, thought both bands were grey. What a voice Green Gartside has on him.

"Grey" should have been "great". Both bands were great.

Two weeks ago I got Finisterre on CD and am heartily glad: at least six keepers, the highest average since So Tough.

Wow, Alfred, we hear Good Humor very differently.

I really like 'Finisterre' too. I was saying earlier that think 'Good Humour' is a good album without any major standout songs, while i never seem to think of 'Words and Music' as being a great album despite having quite a few really good songs on it.

So many Saint Etienne threads. Not sure which is the right one to bump.

New soundtrack by Pete and Sarah now on sale at the SE web shop: https://saintetienne.greedbag.com

Ordered the vinyl but i have no idea what the music sounds like. There are a ton of tracks on it so I hope it makes for a pleasant listening experience.

He played three tracks on the last Séance radio show. Nice stuff.

https://m.mixcloud.com/jamespapademetrie/the-séance-29th-november-2013/

Sorry, bad link. I'm sure you can work it out.

Yeah, I went ahead and ordered a copy because, hey, Saint Etienne.

Saint Etienne update for anyone not following Bob Stanley on Twitter:

Bob's Waitrose bag ripped causing him to smash a bottle of wine - a bottle of Barefoot Merlot. It's okay, though. Waitrose have got in touch with him.

Don't want to walk around barefoot in those circumstances

I'm afraid there have been no updates on Bob's wine situation, today.

My copy arrived today. Clicked the purchase button with some trepidation as I fully expect the DVD to be released in a few months, packaged with the soundtrack CD.

^ Yes, I know that feeling well.

Almost finished listening through it for the first time and it is really good! The Cracknell solo song sits pretty well in the track listing, I haven't listened to 'Lipslide' enough to have recognised it as being from that, I actually thought it was newly recorded for the soundtrack.

So how is this sounding? Like their soundtracks to other recent films or proper songs? Not that I mind too much. In general I like their instrumentals. Also it makes me a little nervous that Bob isn't on this. I've always assumed (with no reason) his contribution is the most important to the band's sound.

Ready or Not is one of my favourite St Et-related songs. Does anyone know if it's a new version?

At the cinema, I came away with the impression that the soundtrack wasn't as good as previous ones (some of which I adore) but will update if playing the CD makes me change my mind.

Not a new version of "Ready or Not", Re-make. It's well deployed in the film, though.

daavid, it's "soundtrack" rather than proper songs. Good, though. Can't compare it to previous stuff without going back and giving '...Mervyn Day' a listen. Don't think I have any others.

"Mervyn Day" is one of my favourite Saint Etienne releases.

Does Wiggs play much Ghost Box on his Séance show? There's definitely an influence on his soundtrack.

"You Don't Own Me" & "After The Rain", especially composed and performed for the KENZO Paris Fashion Week 2015 show.
https://soundcloud.com/kenzoparis/kenzo-women-fw15-show-soundtrack-by-saint-etienne

air france wouldn't exist without them, so i have much love

Sarah solo LP & single details + pre-order:
http://www.cherryred.co.uk/sarah-cracknell-red-kite-full-album-details-plus-limited-edition-vinyl-pre-orders-available-now/

:)

tasty!

https://www.discogs.com/Unknown-Artist-Decimal-Currency-Training-Package/release/2483230

hmm..

"Would you like some sweets willy?" right?

that's the chap.

"Mr. and Mrs. J Somers..." That too?

that too i'm guessing. would love to hear a copy. the Richard X 'Beta' mix of 'Wilson' has different samples too; "I don't understand dear!" etc

There *was* one for sale.

(burp)

oh you!

haha awesome

ha excellent do please rip it to YouTube or some such..

I am now listening to Foxbase Alpha and it is so delightful. I love this album so much.

I pulled out So Tough this morning. It was so fun. Will probably play side 2 when I get home from work.

foxbase alpha getting what looks to be a nice vinyl reissue (as opposed to the chintzy one that came out a couple years ago on Plain.)

“And now ladies and gentlemen, what you’ve been waiting for!”

Finally we can bring you news on the 25th anniversary re-issues for ‘Foxbase Alpha’.

It’s hard to believe that a quarter of a century has passed since our debut album first appeared in record shops and we hope you’ll like what we we have lined up to celebrate this special anniversary.

First up…..

- a single disc vinyl re-issue -

An exact replica of the original Heavenly pressing from 1991 - resplendent with full colour inner sleeve and a digital download code for the music. Available to purchase from all good record shops and via the Saint Etienne webshop (link below) - for immediate shipping - from 5pm UK time this Thursday 27th October.

- ‘Special Edition’ Box Set -

Limited to just 2000 copies worldwide the box includes:

• The original album remastered and cut onto two twelve inch 45rpm discs for higher fidelity, housed in an exclusive gatefold version of the original sleeve.
• ‘Remains Of The Day’, an exclusive album that gathers together ten rare 'Foxbase Alpha'-era recordings from the period most of which are appearing on vinyl for the first time.
• An exclusive one-sided 7” featuring the original, previously unreleased version of ‘Kiss And Make Up’, featuring ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’ singer Moira Lambert.
• A perfect bound, 12" square, 28 page book featuring many unseen photographs and artefacts from the era, plus a new interview with Bob Stanley by the Guardian's Michael Hann.
• Three 10”x 8” black and white portraits of the group.
• A perforated sheet of Foxbase Alpha trading cards.
• Exact reproductions of the original album press release and biography.
• A digital download code for all of the music.

All items included in the box are exclusive and won’t be available elsewhere.

The box set can be pre-ordered at £50 (plus postage) from the Saint Etienne webshop (link below) from 5pm GMT this Thursday 27th October. Please move quickly as we’re expecting these to sell fast*.

Due to lead times we have been advised that this item will not leave the factory until December 14th. We are doing all we can to bring that date forward so we can ship orders in time for Christmas but there is a strong possibility that orders will not ship until the first week or so in January. We’re sorry for this but wanted to ensure the contents of the box were the best quality possible.

buried at the end of the Facebook update:

We’re recording a brand new album at the moment and will be bringing you news on that very soon. We’re also planning a couple of Christmas bashes so stay tuned via all the usual places!!

Lots of love,
Bob, Pete and Sarah xxx