Continental (Deluxe Edition)

Saint Etienne's Continental, re-packaged and re-issued! Remastered and with a bonus disc featuring singles, B-sides and rare tracks.

"Combining '60s-influenced pop and the acid house rhythms of the British club scene, [Saint Etienne] has scored with a series of successful European albums and singles...Continental is a superb collection of mostly previously released material, and it's a nice introduction to their solid body of work. Their strong points are the combination of atmospheric (yet accessible) arrangements and Sarah Cracknell's '60s girl group cooing... 'Burnt Out Car' and 'He's on the Phone' benefit greatly from her performances, mainly because Saint Etienne rarely incorporates obvious pop hooks. Rather, the band relies more on rhythm and personality, making it considerably more complex than the average pop/dance band." - All Music Guide