Name: I’ve Been Trying To Tell You
Brand: Saint Etienne

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: Yes

Catalogue number

HVNLP196RT

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Colour

Blue

Colour details

Powder Blue

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Discogs ID

[r20145799]

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

With Printed Inner.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

2000

Release date

2024-01-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863054663

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes / Signed copies: No / blue

Bonus disc: No

HVNLP196C

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Clear

[r20173096]

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

1500

2021-09-10

5400863054656

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / clear

HVNLP196

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Black

[r20283250]

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Extended format: No

5400863054649

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

HVNLP196CDVD

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Download code: No

CD and DVD. Digipack with 12 Page Booklet. Contains DVD of Alasdair McLellan Film. DOES NOT CONTAIN BONUS DISK.

5400863054687

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2 / CD / Extended format: Yes / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

HVNLP196CD

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Digipack with 12 Page Booklet.

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5400863054670

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

HVNLP196SE

Boxset

2022-11-18

5400863061463

1 / Black / Extended format: Yes / LP

Artist

Saint Etienne

Genre GB

Label GB

Heavenly Recordings

Albums of the Year 2021

Welcome to Heavenly Recordings, the home of innovative and boundary-pushing music. With a rich history spanning several decades, Heavenly has established itself as a leading label in the industry. As the proud ℗ and © rights holder for all Heavenly releases, we strive to bring you exceptional music that pushes the boundaries of creativity and captivates your senses.

Heavenly Recordings is more than just a label; it's a movement. We have been at the forefront of discovering and nurturing talented artists who challenge conventions and redefine genres. Our roster includes some of the most influential names in contemporary music, from indie rock legends to electronic pioneers.

At Heavenly, we believe in giving our artists creative freedom while providing them with unparalleled support and guidance. This approach has resulted in numerous critically acclaimed albums that have left an indelible mark on the music landscape.

Saint Etienne is an English indie pop band that was founded in London in 1990. They took their name from the French football team AS Saint-Étienne, and have since become a prominent figure in the music industry. With their unique blend of electronic beats and catchy melodies, they have captivated audiences worldwide. Their discography includes numerous successful albums, such as "Foxbase Alpha" and "Tiger Bay." Known for their distinctive sound and innovative approach to music, Saint Etienne continues to inspire and entertain fans with their timeless tracks.

Back In Stock

Saint Etienne return with their 10th album and prove they are still utterly essential. Saint Etienne have always understood that pop music is the nearest thing we have to time travel, the closest we can get to breathing the air of a different time. On this album, they take that theory to its logical conclusion. I’ve Been Trying To Tell You uses sounds and samples from 1997 to 2001, evoking the folk memory of the period by using and twisting recordings from the time, re-working them into new songs. “They're all by people you'd have heard on daytime Radio 1 or 2 at the time,” Bob clarifies, “not Boards of Canada or anything.” Opening track “Music Again”, for example, begins with some gorgeously poignant electric harpsichord from a long-forgotten R&amp;B hit.

For the first time, Saint Etienne didn't record together in a studio. The album was completed remotely, in Hove (Pete), Oxford (Sarah) and Bradford (Bob, in collaboration with film and TV composer Gus Bousfield, who contributes to a number of tracks). Communication was handled via Zoom meetings and emails. 

I’ve Been Trying To Tell You has an internal unity, its heartbeat always at the low end of mid-tempo/high end of downtempo, landing at the approximate pace of Tricky's Pre-Millennium Tension (an album released on the very cusp of the era in question). This helps sustain the dream-state.

Bonus CD (Limited while stocks last, available with £10.99 CDx2 and £21.99 Rough Trade Exclusive Powder Blue LP) contains three remixes

I’ve Been Trying To Tell You

Music GB

Discover I’ve Been Trying To Tell You by Saint Etienne. Limited edition LP and CD formats available. Heavenly Recordings brings you their essential 10th album, featuring samples from 1997-2001 for a nostalgic twist on pop music.