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CD Review by Ian Chiclo Saint Etienne Sound of Water Mantra / Beggars Banquet · England’s honey pop trio collaborate with Sean O’Hagan (Stereolab) and post-rock-techno-neu-kraut-rock-pioneers To Rococo Rot. Saint Etienne has made a career out of writing perfect pop songs for jet-setters scrambling through airports or dashing down English country roads in convertibles. Everyone who loves Saint Etienne can wear a scarf with style. With Sound of Water, the band’s Triumph has found itself parked on the coast. The trio takes a deep breath of the salty air as the morning fog convinces them to leave their Paul Smith suits packed, opting for woolly sweaters instead. Even their synthesizer seems a little more relaxed. "Lovely," says Peter. "Yes," sighs Sarah, "lovely" 4/5

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