London Conversations brings together the best of Saint Etienne over their 18-year career in one definitive collector's package, including their iconic singles 'He's On The Phone', 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart', 'Sylvie', their Tim Burgess collaboration 'Xmas 93' and three new offerings - the Xenomania Mix of 'Burnt Out Car', the Richard X mix of 'This Is Tomorrow' and newly recorded single,'Method Of Modern Love'.
The 2-LP 12" vinyl album includes 18 tracks of Saint Etienne's greatest hits and two brand new tracks including Xenomania's 'Burnt Out Car' and the Richard X produced 'This Is Tomorrow'. The vinyl edition comes in a gatefold picture sleeve complete with extensive sleevenotes written by Jon Savage.
With material guaranteed to please die-hard fans and new listeners alike,London Conversations represents Saint Etienne's musical progression with stand-out tracks and rare b- sides that stay true to the original recordings, without any tampering.
Bob Stanley says: "Whatever the band or artist thinks, that's how the fans heard it and it's how it has to stay. Adding bonus tracks is okay, but don't mess with the originals."
London Conversations is a lovingly-curated collection and a reminder of Saint Etienne's huge influence on indie and dance music today.