TALES FROM TURNPIKE HOUSE
 ?? Like most bands formed by former music journalists, Saint Etienne was a highly conceptual group. The trio's concept was to fuse the British pop sounds of '60s London with the dance club 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, the group managed to carry out their concept, and, in the process, they helped make indie dance a viable genre within the UK. 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.
??Now signed to Sanctuary, Saint Etienne return with 'Tales From Turnpike House', a sublime collection of songs about life on a council estate through the eyes of its inhabitants. The album will be released with a wonderful 6 track EP entitled 'Up The Wooden Hills' aimed at the children of their fans.
Release date: July 2005
| Tracklist: ??Sun In My Morning Milk Bottle Symphony Lightning Strikes Twice Slow Down At The Castle A Good Thing Side Streets Last Orders For Gary Stead Stars Above Us Relocate The Birdman Of EC1 Teenage Winter Goodnight ?? ?? Also out now: ?? ?? Side Streets (2x CDs & 7") |