Words And Music by Saint Etienne

AlbumMay 18 / 201213 songs, 48m 16s
Synthpop Dance-Pop
Popular
7.8 / 10

The English electronic pop band's first proper album since 2005 is a sterling affirmation that relating music to your life doesn't have to grow more difficult as you get older.

7 / 10

An austere document from these stylish synthpop figureheads; intelligent and enjoyable, but one for a certain mood, to soundtrack time spent alone.

Saint Etienne’s own unique take on what pop means.

Saint Etienne's eighth record, Words and Music by Saint Etienne, is centered on a theme that has been part of their music since the group began.

6.0 / 10

London's Saint Etienne may not appreciate the following allegory, so I'll offer my profuse apologies in advance.

6 / 10

Over twenty years on the clock for Saint Etienne and, having been absorbed in various distractions for the last seven of those, here is album number eight.

8 / 10

<p><strong>Alexis Petridis</strong>: Is pop music something you grow up and grow out of? No way, say Saint&nbsp;Etienne – time just&nbsp;adds to its power</p>

The pop-loving indie kids return in reflective mode. CD review by Bruce Dessau

8 / 10