Travel Edition 1990–2005 cover

Travel Edition 1990–2005

Saint Etienne · 2005

76 min · 18 tracks · indie pop · synth-pop

A nostalgic blend of indie pop and synth-infused melodies that encapsulate the spirit of the 90s and early 2000s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on past experiences
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • for afternoon daydreaming
  • consistent flow through the album
  • melodies that evoke wistful memories

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer immediate, punchy hits

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Travel Edition 1990–2005' was released, Saint Etienne had established themselves as key figures in the indie pop scene, following their critically acclaimed album 'Finisterre' in 2002. This compilation marked a retrospective look at their influential sound, showcasing both chart hits and deeper cuts from their catalog over a decade.
Stylistic neighbors
Stereolab· The Field Mice· Trixie Mattel

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Primrose Hill 2:09
  • 2 Only Love Can Break Your Heart 4:30
  • 3 Nothing Can Stop Us 4:22
  • 4 Avenue 3:50
  • 5 Mario’s Cafe 4:32
  • 6 Hobart Paving 4:50
  • 7 Hug My Soul 3:54
  • 8 Like a Motorway 3:42
  • 9 He’s on the Phone 4:08
  • 10 Burnt Out Car 4:19
  • 11 Sylvie 4:02
  • 12 Lose That Girl 4:04
  • 13 Goodnight Jack 4:22
  • 14 How We Used to Live 8:49
  • 15 Heart Failed (in the Back of a Taxi) 3:39
  • 16 Action 3:51
  • 17 Fascination 3:53
  • 18 Finisterre 3:45

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