The Misadventures of Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne · 1999
44 min · 20 tracks · indie pop · synth-pop
A playful blend of whimsical synth-pop and catchy indie melodies that evoke a nostalgic British charm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical nostalgia with playful melodies
- brief tracks for quick enjoyment
- varied pacing keeps engagement high
- for lighthearted gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of long, immersive pieces
- prefer heavy emotional weight
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1999, 'The Misadventures of Saint Etienne' marked the band's fourth studio album during a period of creative experimentation. Following their breakthrough with 'Foxbase Alpha' in 1991 and the commercial success of 'Good Humor' in 1998, this album showcased their unique sound while venturing into diverse storytelling and lush production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stereolab· The Field Mice· Trixie Mattel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Statues 0:45
- 2 Jack Lemmon 4:22
- 3 Paris Bar '89 2:11
- 4 Saturday 2:51
- 5 Dream Dentist 1:39
- 6 Lost in the Library 2:15
- 7 Find Me a Boy 3:49
- 8 Edward Undecided 1:34
- 9 Martin Court 1:22
- 10 Space Shuttle 0:34
- 11 It's All Gone Horribly Wrong 2:24
- 12 More Statues 0:44
- 13 French Detective 0:44
- 14 Do It All 3:34
- 15 New York Skyline 1:21
- 16 Seventeenth Century Sea 3:41
- 17 In Dreams 2:13
- 18 Lonely Margaret 1:19
- 19 The Way I Fell for You 4:07
- 20 I'm Here to Mix the Nuns 2:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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