Casino Classics
Saint Etienne · 1996
145 min · 19 tracks · indie pop · synth-pop
A vibrant blend of synth-pop and indie vibes, reimagining classic tracks through inventive remixes.
Why this album works
'Casino Classics' is notable for its innovative reinterpretations of earlier hits, contributing to the rise of remix culture in the 1990s. The album received acclaim for its fresh takes and peaked at number 11 on the UK Albums Chart, affirming Saint Etienne's relevance in the evolving music scene.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with peaks for late-night drives vibrant remixes of classics
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Casino Classics' marked a significant moment for Saint Etienne as their first collection of remixes, showcasing their evolving sound after the breakthrough success of 'Foxbase Alpha' in 1991. The album encapsulated their playful approach to music while cementing their place in the UK pop landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lykke Li· Ellie Goulding· Phoenix
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Like a Motorway (Chekhov Warp dub) Standout 9:11
- 2 Join Our Club (Chemically Friendly Zoom mix) 6:42
- 3 Pale Movie (Secret Knowledge Trouser Assassin mix) 10:12
- 4 Speedwell (Flying mix) Standout 6:08
- 5 Only Love Can Break Your Heart (A Mix of Two Halves) Standout 8:48
- 6 Who Do You Think You Are (Quex-Rd) 8:04
- 7 Avenue (Variety club mix) 6:20
- 8 Hug My Soul (Sure Is Pure Kodacolor House mix) 8:41
- 9 Like a Motorway (David Holmes mix) 12:59
Disc 2
- 1 Angel (Way Out West mix) 6:35
- 2 Filthy (Monkey Mafia mix) 5:54
- 3 People Get Real (Death in Vegas mix) 7:20
- 4 Nothing Can Stop Us (Lionrock mix) 5:46
- 5 Sometimes in Winter (remixed by Psychonauts) 4:17
- 6 The Sea (remixed by PFM) 9:35
- 7 Burnt Out Car (Balearico mix) 4:18
- 8 He’s on the Phone (Bungee vocal mix) 6:01
- 9 Cool Kids of Death (Underworld mix) 14:30
- 10 Angel (Broadcast mix) 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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