Nearly 7 years have passed since their last major release. There were a couple of singles here and there from their hits collection, and one-offs. The lead single from their new album, "Tonight" is an Electro/Pop track that bears all the hallmarks of their urbane brand of Dance music. Sarah Cracknell's vocals are sublime as can be expected. The production is a little more modern than their usual reflecting the current state of Dance music (depending on who is asked, that may or may not be a good thing). Overall, this is a great song.
Listen to the song here:
Grade: A
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Saint Etienne - Burnt Out Car 2008
The UK act's latest single isn't entirely new. "Burnt Out Car" was originally recorded in the mid 90s. The song has been made over by Xenomania in their indelible style. This is one of two singles that will be promoted to support their greatest hits collection entitled London Conversations: The Best Of Saint Etienne. This will be available in the UK on September 29.While the new version has all the hallmarks of the Xenomania Euro Hi NRG sound they have been known for, it is not cheesy. The production is lush and very fluid. Sarah Cracknell's vocals float over the track and are almost hypnotic in some places. This mix sounds like it could have been done in the 90's, but it doesn't sound dated. This is a great update.
Grade: A
