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Title: Excellent companion to 'Sound Of Water'
Review: As someone who initially got into St. Etienne as a way to tie myself over while waiting for the next Cardigans release, 2000's 'Sound Of Water' came as a revelation: 10 tracks with elements of brit-pop, dance, and lounge, great song-writing and just about the best production you could ask for (and you're missing out if you're not using headphones to pick up all the subtle elements). All in all, it was the best album of 2000, in my opinion. 'Interlude' is more of the same, and almost as good, as the out-takes and b-sides collected here stand their ground next to the main album. Only the meandering instrumental "Bar Conscious" threatens to derail the disc, but it passes and gives way to better material. In the end a good disc for those who like their past work, but start with 'Sound Of Water' if you're a new listener.
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