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Title: at long last
Review: Saint Etienne keeps getting better at being Saint Etienne. Finisterre has all the styles fans have come to love album after album: '60s pop, dance, international electronica, with a return to the beats, filmic references, melodies, grooves, and verbal intros of their earlier work. I heard echoes of the albums Foxbase Alpha, Continental, and, in terms of keyboards, The Misadventures of Saint Etienne. It's music for the head and heart. The cold cover art doesn't really reflect the affecting songs contained within. The album is packed with good taste, smart choices, and a creamy warm middle.
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