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YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! THE STORY OF POP MUSIC FROM BILL HALEY TO BEYONCE 1ST EDITION PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Bob Stanley | --- | --- | --- | 9780393351682 | --- | --- ‘Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!’ is a book you can dance to - The Boston Globe Like most bands founded by former music journalists, Saint Etienne were a highly conceptual group. Led by songwriters Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs, and fronted by vocalist Sarah Cracknell, the group managed to carry out their concept, and, in the process, Saint Etienne helped make indie dance a viable genre within the U. Throughout the early '90s, Saint Etienne racked up a string of indie hit singles that were driven by deep club beats -- encompassing anything from house and techno to hip-hop and disco -- and layered with light melodies, detailed productions, clever lyrics, and Cracknell's breathy vocals. They revived the sounds of swinging London as well as the concept of the three-minute pop single being a catchy, ephemeral piece of ear candy, in post-acid house Britain, thereby setting the stage for Brit-pop. Though most Brit-pop bands rejected the dance inclinations of Saint Etienne, they nevertheless adopted the trio's aesthetic, which celebrated the sound and style of classic '60s pop. The origins of Saint Etienne date back to the early '80s, when childhood friends Bob Stanley born December 25, and Pete Wiggs born May 15, began making party tapes together in their hometown of Croydon, Surrey, England. After completing school, the pair worked various jobs -- most notably, Stanley was a music journalist -- before deciding to concentrate on a musical career in Adopting the name Saint Etienne from the French football team of the same name, the duo moved to Camden, where they began recording. By the beginning of , the group had signed a record contract with the indie label Heavenly. Cracknell was the main vocalist on the band's debut, Fox Base Alpha, which was released in the fall of Following that release, Cracknell officially became a member of Saint Etienne; she had previously sung in Prime Time. Saint Etienne were beginning to gain momentum, as the British press generally gave them positive reviews and their records gained them a strong fan base not only in England, but throughout Europe. Throughout , the group released a series of singles -- "Join Our Club," "People Get Real," and "Avenue" -- which maintained their popularity. In addition to writing and recording music for Saint Etienne, Stanley and Wiggs became active producers, songwriters, remixers, and label heads as well. In , Stanley founded Caff Records, which issued limited- edition 7" singles of bands as diverse as Pulp and the Manic Street Preachers, as well as a number of other lesser-known bands like World of Twist. In , Stanley and Wiggs founded Ice Rink, which intended to put out records by pop groups, not rock groups. The label released singles from several artists -- including Oval, Sensurround, Elizabeth City State, and Golden, which featured Stanley's girlfriend Celina -- none of which gained much attention. Preceded by the single "You're in a Bad Way," Saint Etienne's second album, So Tough, appeared in the spring of to generally positive reviews and sales. In , the trio began to lose momentum, as their third album, Tiger Bay, was greeted with decidedly mixed reviews, even as singles like "Like a Motorway" continued to chart well. After completing a new track, "He's on the Phone," for their singles compilation Too Young to Die, as well as the French-only single "Reserection," Saint Etienne took an extended break during Sarah Cracknell pursued a solo project, releasing a single titled "Anymore" in the fall of the year. In the fall of , Saint Etienne released a remix album, Casino Classics; a new studio effort, Good Humour, followed two years later, and the trio returned in with an EP, Places to Visit. After a successful U. A year later, the trio followed up with Finisterre, and Tales from Turnpike House arrived in Following a seven-year break during which the bandmembers worked on making films, doing remixes, and various solo projects, musical and otherwise, the band resurfaced in with Words and Music by Saint Etienne, an album loosely based on the concept of how music can affect and shape lives unexpectedly, both positively and negatively. It would be another five years before they released new music, but, as ever, the bandmembers kept themselves busy with other projects in the meantime. After the band played a series of shows in to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Foxbase Alpha, they decided it was time to record some new songs. They selected producer Shawn Lee and began writing songs inspired by the counties in the southeast of England where each of the bandmembers spent their teenage years. Working quickly with Lee and his studio full of vintage instruments, the record, titled Home Counties, was finished in three weeks and released in June of by Heavenly. Sign In. Saint Etienne. Top Songs See All. Essential Albums. So Tough Foxbase Alpha Deluxe Edition See all 2 brand new listings. About this product Product Information As much fun to argue with as to quote, Yeah! Bob Stanley--musician, music critic, and unabashed fan--recounts the progression from the Beach Boys to the Pet Shop Boys to the Beastie Boys; explores what connects doo wop to the sock hop; and reveals how technological changes have affected pop production. Working with a broad definition of "pop"--one that includes country and metal, disco and Dylan, skiffle and glam--Stanley teases out the connections and tensions that animate the pop charts and argues that the charts are vital social history. This book will have you reaching for your records or CDs or MP3s and discovering countless others. Additional Product Features Dewey Edition. An immensely entertaining pop-music survey course. The assemblage of irresistible, bite-size histories of top-of-the-charts stars is joyful, smart, and addictive, just like the best pop songs, and a must for music fans everywhere. He makes me want to run to the nearest record store--and move in. As good 'a story of pop music' as a fan could hope for. Like its sprawling subject, it invites everyone in for a listen. We're incredibly lucky to have this detailed map of [Stanley's] fandom. Stanley's bold positions connect pop's many dots in fresh and fascinating patterns. We're incredibly lucky to have this detailed map. Endlessly readable A book for the ages. Show More Show Less. Any Condition Any Condition. See all 9 - All listings for this product. No ratings or reviews yet No ratings or reviews yet. Be the first to write a review. Saint Etienne | Biography & History | AllMusic Before getting down to business, he gives the genre a personal definition. Stanley, an English music scribe and musician who cofounded the indie- pop band Saint Etienne, keeps the pace brisk and lively, with each chapter skimming a specific era or artists emblematic of it and then making connections between them. Far from a drooling sycophant, Stanley is a true music fan in that he leaves room for doubt and debate. He acknowledges that pop music, by its fickle nature, evokes strong, subjective opinions. His own are occasionally barbed and refreshingly honest; he even dares to tip a few sacred cows. Led by songwriters Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs , and fronted by vocalist Sarah Cracknell , the group managed to carry out their concept, and, in the process, Saint Etienne helped make indie dance a viable genre within the U. Throughout the early '90s, Saint Etienne racked up a string of indie hit singles that were driven by deep club beats -- encompassing anything from house and techno to hip-hop and disco -- and layered with light melodies, detailed productions, clever lyrics, and Cracknell 's breathy vocals. They revived the sounds of swinging London as well as the concept of the three-minute pop single being a catchy, ephemeral piece of ear candy, in post-acid house Britain, thereby setting the stage for Brit-pop. Though most Brit-pop bands rejected the dance inclinations of Saint Etienne , they nevertheless adopted the trio's aesthetic, which celebrated the sound and style of classic '60s pop. The origins of Saint Etienne date back to the early '80s, when childhood friends Bob Stanley born December 25, and Pete Wiggs born May 15, began making party tapes together in their hometown of Croydon, Surrey, England. After completing school, the pair worked various jobs -- most notably, Stanley was a music journalist -- before deciding to concentrate on a musical career in Adopting the name Saint Etienne from the French football team of the same name, the duo moved to Camden, where they began recording. By the beginning of , the group had signed a record contract with the indie label Heavenly. Cracknell was the main vocalist on the band's debut, Fox Base Alpha , which was released in the fall of Following that release, Cracknell officially became a member of Saint Etienne ; she had previously sung in Prime Time. Saint Etienne were beginning to gain momentum, as the British press generally gave them positive reviews and their records gained them a strong fan base not only in England, but throughout Europe. Throughout , the group released a series of singles -- "Join Our Club," "People Get Real," and "Avenue" -- which maintained their popularity. In addition to writing and recording music for Saint Etienne , Stanley and Wiggs became active producers, songwriters, remixers, and label heads as well. In , Stanley founded Caff Records, which issued limited- edition 7" singles of bands as diverse as Pulp and the Manic Street Preachers , as well as a number of other lesser-known bands like World of Twist.