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Like most bands formed by former music journalists, Saint Etienne were a highly conceptual group. The trio's concept was to fuse the British pop sounds of '60's London with the club/dance rhythms and productions that defined the post-acid house England of the early '90s. Led by songwriters Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs, and fronted by vocalist Sarah Cracknell, Saint Etienne helped make indie dance a viable genre within the U.K. Throughout the early '90s, Saint Etienne racked up a string of indie hit singles that were driven by deep club beats -- encompassing anything from house and techno to hip-hop and disco -- and layered with light melodies, detailed productions, clever lyrics, and Cracknell's breathy vocals. They revived the sounds of swinging London, as well as the concept of the three-minute pop single being a catchy, ephemeral piece of ear candy, in post-acid house Britain, thereby setting the stage for Brit-pop. Though most Brit-pop bands rejected the dance inclinations of Saint Etienne, they nevertheless adopted the trio's aesthetic, which celebrated the sound and style of classic '60s pop.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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The mastering on this compilation is very well done. This has injected new life into the tracks. All in all an essential purchase for any fan. It's also a darn site more interesting and varied than a lot of the acts who end up in the charts today (lame hip-hop tracks / cheap X-Factor pop divas & wannabes / boring and indistinctive guitar bands). When is innovation and effort going to be represented in the mainstream media again? Variety is the spice of life, after all. Whatever your opinion on this particular band, you certainly can't accuse them of lacking ideas or refusing to take a risk.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Far too many gorgeous inspired tracks to comment on , i never tire of hearing these songs even though i already own most of them , its a nice well chosen compilation in one handy package , the music is a total delight , i always get the feeling saint etienne regard music as a sacred force ,always flowing harmoniously with each inspired idea , never controlling or trying to be smart which is why they do what they do so well , as always music at its best .... opt for the dvd version ,two audio cd's and a great dvd very nicely and carefully put together , loads to read when you are listening to the music , just as it should be , great value for money ...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Whoever is responsible for releasing this, let me give you a big "thank you." As a fan St.E, I have all the CDs, several CD singles, the remix album: Casino classics, and at least one "best of" compilation. However, up until the point I ordered this wonderfully priced gem, I didn't have one video from my favorite pop band. As an added bonus, I (a yankee) can play the DVD on my region 1 player.
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All the new Saint Etienne reissues have reawakened my interest in this group. London Conversations is something of a last word in compilations, even for SE. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2009 by Curmudgeon
How all Best Of Collections should be
I would encourage all producers of Best Of collections to look at this one its how they should be produced not some basic plastic case with three paragraphs on a bit of paper stuck... Read more
Published on 30 May 2009 by Thrud Fan
Great collection
What a fantastic collection! Saint Etienne has always been very kind to their fans and this collection proves it.
The songs have been remastered and all sound brilliant. Read more
The songs have been remastered and all sound brilliant. Read more
Published on 19 May 2009 by Dimension
An Anthology Of Sorts
St Etienne are Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs and Sarah Cracknell on vocals; it's very hard to pigeon hole them, as every track is different, but one thing they do have is that... Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2009 by DL Productions UK
Conversational skills (7.5/10)
Saint Etienne have occupied a particular niche in British indie, long flirting with the mainstream but never quite breaking into it, while maintaining a certain fashionable... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2008 by Demob Happy
Another best of ...
I love Saint Etienne with a vengence but can I really be bothered to fork out for another best of compilation. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2008 by C. Taylor
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