- Audio CD (27 Sep 2004)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: Family/Universal
- ASIN: B0002Y9T6K
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 63,219 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Cannabis - Serge Gainsbourg | |||
| 2. All Our Dreams Are Coming True - Gene Page | |||
| 3. Move Me Baby - Gwen McCrae | |||
| 4. Pander Man - Brinkley And Parker | |||
| 5. Last Night Changed It All - Esther Williams | |||
| 6. (A Case Of) Too Much Lovemakin' - Gloria Scott | |||
| 7. Symphony - Marvin Gaye | |||
| 8. Shooting Star - Mamas And Papas | |||
| 9. Time To Break Down - The Supremes | |||
| 10. Deus Irae Psychedelico - Ennio Morricone | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Like To Get To Know You - Spanky & Our Gang | |||
| 2. Never Can Say Goodbye - The Sandpipers | |||
| 3. Free From The City - The Poppy Family | |||
| 4. If Not By Fire - Mandy More | |||
| 5. Ice Man - Ice | |||
| 6. Auntie Aviator - John & Beverly Martin | |||
| 7. There Is Now - Euphoria | |||
| 8. Radio Song - Dillard & Clark | |||
| 9. Autopsy - Fairport Convention | |||
| 10. Snow Queen - Roger Nicholls | |||
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Customer Reviews
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the album Saint Etienne would dearly love to have created themselves: it distills practically all their influences into one glorious folk/soul/prog/pop stew. Although the first disc is the more upbeat, the second contains some truly extraordinary tracks, and is the one I find more interesting; After hearing Julie Covington's absolutely stunning "My silks and fine arrays" I immediately sought the original album, and I will probably do the same for several others on this wonderful collection. Confined almost exclusively to the late 60s and early 70s, SE have managed to create a mix of tracks that exemplify "easy" yet have a distinct sonic ambience that transcends kitsch - there really isn't a cheesy track to be found. And SE have skilfully sequenced it with only the occasional extraneous vocal sample. Essential.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I just bought this on an impulse buy this weekend - Im not a serious fan of St Etienne though I respect them. But this was a serious result. The compilation has about 40 songs on it, only one of which I knew before, and is an embarrassment of riches.
The first CD is mainly soul and funk numbers, with the Isley Brothers the only band I know, but some really excellent songs. I particularly like the sixth track, Too Much Lovemaking, though there are several other very good songs. Misdemeanours, the only song I already knew, is also brilliant.
The second CD goes into more obscure territory. Alot of songs with ethereal-sounding ladies over quite wistful / bluesy beats. Its hard to describe, but you totally see where Goldfrapp got the inspiration for their first album from. The song by Beverly and John Martyn, for example, is a clear influence on Goldfrapp.
All in all, this is an excellent mix, and everyone who has heard it thinks so too. Buy it and enjoy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Perfectly blended as a mix album and great for adding the surprise factor to the iPod shuffle, this is crammed with wonderful, obscure tunes. If you understand where St Etienne draw their influences (old soul, orchestral pop, soundtracks, 60s London), you can buy this with confidence. Divided into the more upbeat first CD and the distinctly weird and wonderful second one, I never get bored with this collection. My favourite is the stunning Auntie Aviator by John and Beverley Martin. More please!
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Great Songs - But Ruined (Reviewed by KUTE Radio)
This compilation truly has some outstanding tracks especially on Disc 1 including great songs by Isley Brothers,
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Published on 21 Aug 2009 by Martin Barrington
What a revelation....
A truly sensational compilation and, for my money, by far the strongest of the Trip series. I've always had a soft spot for St Etienne's mix of beats, melody and kitsch, and their... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2008 by Mr. P. S. Rapaport
Unbelievable Album!
This is one of the best mix albums ive ever heard! The music is happy and upbeat and the whole album is mixed perfectly. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2005
A splendid compilation...
The Fairport Convention, Marvin Gaye, Julie Covington, John Barry, The Isley Brothers, Dusty Springfield. The Supremes, The Left Banke, Lalo Schifrin etc... Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2004 by SoulStylist
Excellent & Autumnal
This is the second time this years that St Etienne release an album with their favourite records, but compared to "Songs for Mario's Cafe" this is a far stronger affair. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2004
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