Words And Music By Saint Etienne
London synth-pop pioneers Saint Etienne have been crafting intelligent, layered pop music since the late 1980s. Led by Pete Wiggs, Bob Stanley, and Sarah Cracknell's distinctive vocals, the group blends electronic production with sophisticated songwriting and an art-school aesthetic. This 2012 two-disc collection showcases their evolution across decades, from early acid-house touches through refined electronic arrangements. Shimmering synths, warm vocal harmonies, and infectious pop sensibility define their approach—music that rewards careful listening without demanding it. Whether you're exploring their sophisticated take on electronic pop or returning to their catalogue, Saint Etienne's world of urban sophistication and genuine warmth is instantly welcoming. Essential for anyone drawn to intelligent pop that transcends trends.
Item Details+
| Genre | Electronic, Pop |
| Style | Synth-pop Vocal |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Heavenly, Universal UMC |
| Year | 2012 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
Genre:
Electronic, Pop
Style:
Synth-pop, Vocal
Label:
Heavenly,Universal UMC
Country:
Europe
Year:
21 May 2012
. Words And Music By Saint Etienne
1-1. Over The Border 5:05
1-2. I've Got Your Music 3:47
1-3. Heading For The Fair 3:45
1-4. Last Days Of Disco 3:37
1-5. Tonight 4:38
1-6. Answer Song 3:26
1-7. Record Doctor 0:53
1-8. Popular 3:24
1-9. Twenty Five Years 3:41
1-10. DJ 4:40
1-11. When I Was Seventeen 3:37
1-12. I Threw It All Away 3:28
1-13. Haunted Jukebox 4:15
. Bonus Disc - Remixes
2-1. Tonight (2 Bears Remix) 7:18
2-2. Last Days Of Disco (Erol Alkan's Extended Rework) 6:17
2-3. DJ (Stay+ Remix) 3:45
2-4. I've Got Your Music (Golden Filter Remix) 7:09
2-5. Popular (Tom Middleton Cosmos Remix) 8:18
2-6. Heading For The Fair (The Time And Space Machine Waltzer Remix) 7:57
2-7. Tonight (Club Clique Remix) 4:39
2-8. Answer Song (White Horses Remix) 3:37
2-9. Haunted Jukebox (Summer Camp Remix) 3:27
2-10. I've Got Your Music (Kisses Remix) 4:23
2-11. DJ (Muddyloop Remix) 4:17
2-12. Last Days Of Disco (Beat Connection Remix) 4:42
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