Nice Price
77 min · 16 tracks · indie pop
A playful blend of indie pop and synth textures with dreamy vocals that transport listeners to a nostalgic soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nothing Can Stop Us Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious melody and uplifting lyrics about resilience, embodying the band's signature blend of warmth and sophistication.
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Like a Motorway — This song stands out for its clever narrative about urban life and emotional distance, wrapped in an irresistible pop hook that showcases the band's songwriting prowess.
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Heart Failed (In the Back of a Taxi) — An exploration of love and loss, this track is essential for its poignant storytelling and atmospheric production, capturing the essence of the band's lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- mid-album long tracks exploration
- evening wind-down listening sessions
- nostalgic themes of lost love
Maybe skip if you
- prefer immediate, punchy tracks
- seek short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry that showcases the band's style but isn't a standout in their catalog.
- Themes
- urban emotional distance· 90s British nostalgia· taxi ride heartbreak
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Nice Price marked Saint Etienne's fourth studio album, following the critical success of their previous release, Tiger Bay. This album found them further exploring their unique sound blending pop with elements of electronic music, solidifying their place within the UK indie scene during the mid-90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stereolab· The Field Mice· Trixie Mattel
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Heart Failed (In the Back of a Taxi)
The song shifts from vivid imagery of a taxi ride to introspective reflections on heartbreak illustrates a significant emotional pivot.
This transition emphasizes the stark contrast between the external world and internal feelings, enhancing the song's emotional weight.
Tracklist
- 1 Nothing Can Stop Us Start here 4:04
- 2 7 Ways 2 Love 6:50
- 3 Who Do You Think You Are 5:16
- 4 Hobart Paving 4:59
- 5 Like a Motorway 5:27
- 6 Former Lover 3:37
- 7 Western Wind 3:54
- 8 Angel 7:17
- 9 Burnt Out Car 2:55
- 10 Sylvie 4:49
- 11 Madeleine 4:10
- 12 Lose That Girl 4:03
- 13 Heart Failed (In the Back of a Taxi) 4:50
- 14 How We Used to Live 7:54
- 15 Milk Bottle Symphony 4:19
- 16 Goodnight 2:28
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Spooky
Lush
Shares dreamy vocals and lush production, creating a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of urban emotional landscapes.
Life
The Cardigans
Combines indie pop sensibilities with synth textures, evoking a playful yet melancholic nostalgia.
Different Class
Pulp
Explores themes of urban life and emotional distance with a quirky, melodic pop approach typical of the 90s.
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