Although their albums were considerably more consistent than most dance-pop acts, Saint Etienne's high points were always their singles.
Released prior to a quiet, lengthy hiatus, Too Young to Die collects all of their singles, from their debut disco cover of Neil Young's "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" to their last, "He's on the Phone," providing a thoroughly entertaining chronicle of the group's career.
Much of the music sounds somewhat dated -- which is always a problem with dance music -- but Saint Etienne was essentially a very good Euro-pop band, reveling in kitsch and style in equal measure. At their best -- "Only Love Can Break Your Heart," "You're in a Bad Way," "Join Our Club," "Who Do You Think You Are," among others -- they found the heart in nightclubbing.
The quality of the music dips slightly in the latter half of the album, but there is prime pop throughout the disc. (AMG)
01. Only Love Can Break Your Heart
02. Kiss And Make Up
03. Nothing Can Stop Us
04. Join Our Club
05. People Get Real
06. Avenue
07. You're In A Bad Way
08. Who Do You Think You Are
09. Hobart Paving
10. I Was Born On Christmas Day
11. Pale Movie
12. Like A Motorway
13. Hug My Soul
14. He's On The Phone
Label Heavenly
Released: Nov 1995
Codec: Flac
Compression Level: 5
Quality: High
CD-rip by alekow (EAC and Flac)
Covers Included (400dpi)
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