Boxette
Saint Etienne · 2008
153 min · 48 tracks · indie pop
A playful collage of synth-pop and indie pop, weaving whimsical narratives with catchy melodies and eclectic production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Flight to Tashkent Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Think Twice — This track features a dreamy soundscape layered with poignant lyrics that reflect on moments of introspection, encapsulating the album's thematic depth.
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Everything I Touch Turns to Gold — The song blends upbeat rhythms with clever wordplay, showcasing Saint Etienne's knack for merging catchy hooks with meaningful content.
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A Good Thing — With its infectious melody and vibrant production, this track exemplifies the band's signature style while addressing themes of optimism and resilience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical soundscapes for exploration
- dynamic pacing with playful shifts
- for adventurous listening moods
- short tracks invite repeated plays
- ideal for eclectic background vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification and hooks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation highlighting fan favorites and new tracks, not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- whimsical narratives· dreamy soundscapes· eclectic production
- Moods
- Dreamy
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Boxette is a compilation album by Saint Etienne, marking their continued evolution following the 2005 album Tales from Turnpike House. This album showcases the band’s signature blend of pop influences while reflecting their adaptability in an ever-changing musical landscape, as they embraced a more experimental sound during this phase of their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stereolab· The Field Mice· Trixie Mattel
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Flight to Tashkent Start here 3:00
- 2 Sushi Rider 5:27
- 3 Deutscher Kendals 0:51
- 4 Think Twice 3:10
- 5 Studio Kinda Filthy 5:06
- 6 We’re Coming in Loaded 3:24
- 7 Fife Coast 3:51
- 8 Fake ’88 5:10
- 9 Parliament Hill 2:41
- 10 Everything I Touch Turns to Gold 3:28
- 11 Schroeder 3:45
- 12 Stranger in Paradise 3:34
Disc 2
- 1 The Clothes Show 0:23
- 2 Suburban Autumn Lieutenant 4:05
- 3 Jaydip Pharmacy 2:52
- 4 Tomorrow Never Dies 3:48
- 5 Nazi Jaloux 3:20
- 6 Please 2:35
- 7 Keep Nothing 4:00
- 8 Russian 3:27
- 9 Blofeld Buildings 4:38
- 10 Ken 3:40
- 11 Are We Gonna Be Alright 3:13
- 12 Andrew McCarthy 2:55
- 13 We're in the City (live) 4:21
- 14 The Clothes Show (Sad Refrain) 1:43
Disc 3
- 1 United World 1:13
- 2 Lost 2:40
- 3 Dunnottar 1:15
- 4 Owl 2:39
- 5 The Montana Gang 2:24
- 6 Magic Child 3:19
- 7 The Chemicals 2:27
- 8 Garsington 2:19
- 9 Portrait of Beau 1:16
- 10 Christmas 1936 1:36
Disc 4
- 1 Marcie Dreams of Deptford 3:44
- 2 Say It to the Rain 4:19
- 3 Departure Lounge 4:25
- 4 Summer Song 3:27
- 5 A Slavic Beauty With a Rose Between Her Teeth 3:54
- 6 Absolute Beginners 4:59
- 7 A Good Thing 3:34
- 8 The Same but Different 1:59
- 9 Southern Train 3:01
- 10 Message in a Bottle 2:07
- 11 Kofi Annan 5:28
- 12 Puppy Love 2:13
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
Combines eclectic samples and dreamy soundscapes with whimsical narratives and catchy melodies.
In Case We Die
Architecture in Helsinki
Features playful pop arrangements and an experimental approach to indie sounds, akin to whimsical storytelling.
The Warning
Hot Chip
Merges synth-pop with quirky narratives and a vibrant production style that mirrors Boxette's eclecticism.
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