Saint Etienne - International (2025)


International plays like a joyous farewell party, packed with guest artists and bittersweet dance grooves celebrating Saint Etienne’s career. Highlights such as “Glad” pulse with euphoric synths and triumphant pop, distilling the emotional depth and playfulness they've perfected. Songs like “Two Lovers” and “Sweet Melodies” evoke nostalgic synth-pop and orchestral charm, while “Fade” channels cinematic, trip-hop–flavored atmospheres. While lovingly crafted, the album occasionally feels sprawling—more a tribute to their legacy than a unified artistic statement. Ultimately, it’s a warm, generous goodbye that balances uplifting beats and reflective nostalgia, a fitting and emotionally resonant close to their catalogue.





Genre: Dance Pop
Country: UK

Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 286th / 619

Highlight: Save It For a Rainy Day


Made me think of:
Chemical Brothers
Confidence Man
Doves

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