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Good Humor is the fourth studio album by English alternative dance band Saint Etienne. It was released on 4 May 1998 by Creation Records. The American spelling of humor is used in the title as the band were, according to Sarah Cracknell, "fed up with the 'quintessentially English' tag, so there was a bit of a backlash against that."
Sep 8, 1998 · With GOOD HUMOR, Saint Etienne return to the 60s-inflected pop that marked their first two albums. Breezy music comes as easily as breathing for them, and from the first track, “Woodcabin,” it’s clear that they’re here to bring sunshine into your life.
Recorded at Tambourine studios in Malmo, Sweden, Good Humor has a soft, earthy, sixties-leaning sound. Every track was hard candy, three minute pop, and could have been a single. As it was, Sylvie and The Bad Photographer were both UK Top 30 hits, and this album became the group’s best seller in the States. Tracklist.
Good Humor saw a subtle change of direction for Saint Etienne. Relocating to Sweden, drafting in a full band, employing The Cardigans' producer Tore Johansson and stepping away from the programmed dance beats of their earlier work.
Jan 19, 2017 · Good Humor generally opts for a live band sound, which stands in direct contrast to their past studio-centric output. Opener “Woodcabin” eases into this style with an isolated, mechanical-like rhythm that may or may not be a drum machine.
The band will perform their 1998 album ‘Good Humor’ in it’s entirety followed by a set of hits, misses, fan favourites and a new song or two. Lawrence (Felt, Denim, Go Kart Mozart) is special guest DJ for the evening. Doors 7.00pm. Saint Etienne on stage at 8.00pm-9.30pm. Curfew at 10.00pm. Click here for tickets.
May 5, 2022 · Good Humor (Deluxe Edition) ... Good Humor (Deluxe Edition) by Saint Etienne. Publication date 1998 Usage Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International
