Words And Music by Saint Etienne
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.
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 eighth record, Words and Music by Saint Etienne, is centered on a theme that has been part of their music since the group began.
London's Saint Etienne may not appreciate the following allegory, so I'll offer my profuse apologies in advance.
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.
<p><strong>Alexis Petridis</strong>: Is pop music something you grow up and grow out of? No way, say Saint Etienne – time just adds to its power</p>