Places to Visit (1999)

About this title: A year after Good Humour was released in the U.S. on the renowned indie label Sub Pop, St. Etienne assembled an EP designed specifically for the American market. Where Good Humour celebrated the group's knack for sunny, stylish pop, Places to Visit returns St. Etienne to their dance roots, and this time, they've decided to go experimental. Throughout the EP, the core trio of Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs and Sarah Cracknell is augmented with guest musicians, engineers and producers, including such luminaries as Sean O'Hagan and Jim O'Rourke, as well as keyboardists Gerard Johnson and Ian Catt. The ... read more

Tracks:

1. Ivy House
2. 52 Pilot [Cracknell/Stanley]
3. We're in the City
4. Artieripp
5. Sadie's Anniversary
6. Half Timbered
7. Garage for Gunther

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.