Words and Music by Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne · 2012
48 min · 13 tracks · indie pop · synth-pop
A nostalgic blend of synth-pop and indie pop that captures the essence of forgotten eras through infectious melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on past eras
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- infectious melodies for social gatherings
- easygoing background for casual moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of intense emotional highs
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, 'Words and Music by Saint Etienne' is the band's sixth studio album, following their previous effort 'Tales from Turnpike House' in 2005. At this stage, Saint Etienne was exploring a more reflective sound, revisiting themes of music's impact on memory while maintaining their signature playful aesthetic. The album marked a resurgence for the group after a seven-year hiatus from original material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stereolab· The Field Mice· Trixie Mattel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Over the Border 5:05
- 2 I’ve Got Your Music 3:46
- 3 Heading for the Fair 3:45
- 4 Last Days of Disco 3:37
- 5 Tonight 4:37
- 6 Answer Song 3:25
- 7 Record Doctor 0:53
- 8 Popular 3:23
- 9 25 Years 3:40
- 10 DJ 4:39
- 11 When I Was Seventeen 3:37
- 12 I Threw It All Away 3:27
- 13 Haunted Jukebox 4:15
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