Following the spillage of fox base alpha, cracknell officially became a member of saint etienne. Saint etienne foxbase alpha japan saint etienne foxbase alpha. Its hard to believe that saint etienne s debut album foxbase alpha turns 25 this year but the good news is that it still sounds as fresh, vibrant and relevant as the day it was released. Pop art, fanzines and channel 4 the making of saint. English alternative dance band saint etienne have released nine studio albums, two soundtrack albums, nine compilation albums, two remix albums, seven mix albums, two video albums, one box set, four extended plays, 38 singles including one as a featured artist, and five promotional singles. Heavenly celebrated the 25th anniversary of saint etiennes 1991 classic foxbase alpha with an extensive set of reissues. Foxbase alpha named after a childhood injoke about a place filled with gorgeous people is both retro and modern, a love letter and a. This limited edition vinyl set celebrates the 25th anniversary of the release of saint etienne s debut long player foxbase alpha.
This limited edition vinyl set celebrates the 25th anniversary of the release of saint etiennes debut long player foxbase alpha. Saint etiennes foxbase alpha box set also available as a. Saint etienne foxbase alpha full album free music streaming. At the time of recording, sarah cracknell was not fully part of the group, and as a. Saint etienne foxbase alpha vinyl box superdeluxeedition. The record with quite a logical title words and music has got all. If youre a cd person and missed this the first time around nows your chance. Foxbase alpha vinyl reissue an exact replica of the original heavenly pressing from 1991 resplendent with full colour inner sleeve and a digital download code for the music. Saint etiennes foxbase alpha to be remixed by richard x. This was the bands first single and is a cover of a neil young track. The album was recorded in a style which is close to the house music sound of the time, but songs like nothing can stop us and wilson display the groups characteristic love of 60s pop and several samples. Ive been a saint etienne fan for little over 16 years, fox basa alpha album is what started st etienne s musical journey for me.
You can buy album foxbase alpha 1991 saint etienne. Saint etienne 16 tracks released in 2006 electronic. Saint etienne was rootage to benefit momentum, as the british iron. Notes the melodic sample is from hey jude by wilson pickett hence the track title. Nov 28, 2016 pop art, fanzines and channel 4 the making of saint etiennes foxbase alpha interview by michael hann. Exact reproductions of the original album press release and biography. An exclusive onesided 7 featuring the original, previously unreleased version of kiss and make up, featuring only love can break your heart singer. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of foxbase alpha deluxe edition 2009 by saint etienne at mp3caprice. Foxbase alpha is the debut album by british band saint etienne, released in. The sound is great and the extra tracks are a motherlode of stuff you would never expect but will certainly enjoy. Check out foxbase alpha deluxe edition by saint etienne on amazon music. May 03, 2019 saint etiennes foxbase alpha box set also available as a signed edition may 3, 2019 by paul sinclair tags. Conceived at a time when indie rock and dance music converged and became something singular, take for example andrew weatheralls thunderous mix of opening track only love can break your heart, foxbase alpha seems to still hold up. Saint etienne foxbase alpha vinyl lp saint etienne store.
Ewing contributes an essay to the liner notes of the foxbase reissue, and b saint etienne member bob stanley has contributed to pitchfork. The british trio saint etienne pleased its fans with a brand new, the eighth studio work. The original album remastered and cut onto two twelve inch 45rpm discs for higher fidelity, housed in an exclusive gatefold version of the original sleeve. With the bands debut album having been given the 25thanniversary treatment, founder. Saint etiennes foxbase alpha box set also available as a signed edition may 3, 2019 by paul sinclair tags. Its hard to believe that saint etiennes debut album foxbase alpha turns 25 this year but the good news is that it still sounds as fresh, vibrant and relevant as the day it was released. The record with quite a logical title words and music has got all chances to become a great hit of this summer. Foxbase alpha saint etienne to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Loved saint etiennes version a bit taken aback when i then heard dustys track. The box set will be presented as a triple vinyl collection and includes foxbase alpha remastered and cut at 45rpm over two records and remains of the day, a bonus album 33rpm of associated recordings from the era, most of which are new to the vinyl format. Were giving you tonight as a gift for a limited time only to keep you occupied while the brand new website is under construction. At the time of recording, sarah cracknell was not fully part of the. Foxbase alpha is the first album by british band saint etienne, released in 1991 the album was recorded in a style which drew on the club culture and house music of the time, but also incorporates the groups characteristic love of 1960s pop, with tracks also bridged by samples from films or by short songs.
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Longer songs like stoned to say the least and like the swallow are reminiscent of ambient house akin to the orb. The band is great live and ive had the privilege to meet the band. Foxbase alpha deluxe edition by saint etienne on amazon. If you like this, also check out the deluxe edition 2 disc set of continental which is available right now. Despite a handful of classic pop singles, saint etiennes debut album, foxbase alpha, is a tentative fusion of club culture and swinging 60s pop. Pop art, fanzines and channel 4 the making of saint etienne. The muchloved trio are returning with a new single tonight, followed closely by a new album in 2012. Remains of the day, an exclusive album that gathers together ten rare foxbase alphaera recordings from the period most of which are appearing on vinyl for the first time.
In addition to this, the special edition included a 12x12 book, download code for the entire album in mp3 format, as well as reproductions of. Buy foxbase beta by saint etienne on heavenly recordings. A 32 page book and assorted inserts including band photos, original press releases, foxbase trading cards and a digital download code complete the package. For the album revamp, richard x used the original foxbase alpha masters but added whatever he felt like adding. Fox base alpha was saint etiennes debut full length record. Disc one is the original foxbase alpha album whilst disc two gathers together 14 rare tracks from the era. Foxbase alpha is already a classic album by saint etienne. Aug 27, 2008 following the spillage of fox base alpha, cracknell officially became a member of saint etienne.
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