Casino Classics
Casino Classics is a multi-CD remix compilation album by Saint Etienne. The first CD collects many of the remixes featured as B-sides on the band's singles from 1990 to 1995. The second contains rarer remixes (such as Underworld's remix of "Cool Kids of Death") and newly commissioned remixes. Disc one was originally a bonus CD released with limited copies of Too Young to Die - The Singles. Disc two features four previously unavailable songs. Early copies came in a card slipcase with a round sticker. An expanded, four-disc version of the compilation was released in 2012 with a revised running order. The band also released a fifth disc as a download-only extra.[1]
The release is notable for collecting remixes in a variety of styles by many major artists, some of whom were then at early stages in their careers, including The Chemical Brothers, Aphex Twin, Andrew Weatherall, David Holmes (with Jagz Kooner) and Death in Vegas.
Some of the tracks on Casino Classics are remixes of songs that had not actually been released in their original form. "The Sea" (here called "Down by the Sea") and "Sometimes in Winter" would later be released in their original forms on the Japan-only album Continental the following year. "Angel" and "Burnt Out Car" did not appear in their original versions until the fan club compilation Nice Price, released in 2006.
Promotional CDs preceded the album's release. "Angel" (Way Out West mix) and "Burnt Out Car" (Balearico mix), were released as a double A-side. "Burnt Out Car" was later included on greatest hits releases, including Smash the System: Singles 1990–99.
Track listings
CD: Heavenly / HVN LP 16 CD
1. |
"Like a Motorway" (Chekhov Warp Dub) | Stanley, Wiggs | The Chemical Brothers |
9:11 |
2. |
"Join Our Club" (Chemically Friendly Zoom Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Billy Nasty |
6:42 |
3. |
"Pale Movie" (Secret Knowledge Trouser Assassin Mix) | Cracknell, Stanley, Wiggs | Secret Knowledge |
10:12 |
4. |
"Speedwell" (Flying Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | The Aloof |
6:08 |
5. |
"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (A Mix of Two Halves) (Featuring Moira Lambert) | Young | Andrew Weatherall |
8:48 |
6. |
"Who Do You Think You Are" (Quex-Rd) | Dyer, Scott | Aphex Twin |
8:04 |
7. |
"Avenue" (Variety Club Mix) | Catt, Cracknell, Stanley, Wiggs | Gordon King |
6:20 |
8. |
"Hug My Soul" (Sure Is Pure Kodacolor House Mix) | Batson, Cracknell, Male | Sure Is Pure |
8:41 |
9. |
"Like a Motorway" (David Holmes Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | David Holmes |
12:59 |
1. |
"Angel" (Way Out West Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Way Out West |
6:35 |
2. |
"Filthy" (Monkey Mafia Mix) (Featuring Q-Tee) | Mais, Stanley, Wiggs | Monkey Mafia |
5:54 |
3. |
"People Get Real" (Death in Vegas Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Death in Vegas |
7:20 |
4. |
"Nothing Can Stop Us" (Lionrock Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Lionrock |
5:45 |
5. |
"Sometimes in Winter" (Psychonauts Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Psychonauts |
4:17 |
6. |
"The Sea" (PFM Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | PFM |
9:35 |
7. |
"Burnt Out Car" (Balearico Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Balearico |
4:18 |
8. |
"He's on the Phone" (Naked Bungee Dub) (Featuring Etienne Daho) | Cracknell, Daho, Stanley, Wiggs | Primax |
6:01 |
9. |
"Cool Kids of Death" (Underworld Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Underworld |
14:30 |
10. |
"Angel" (Broadcast Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Broadcast |
4:17 |
- The CD sleeve does not list the titles of the mixes as given on their original release but instead simply credits each to the remixer. The original titles are listed here.
LP: Heavenly / HVN LP 16
1. |
"Angel" (Way Out West Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Way Out West |
6:35 |
2. |
"Nothing Can Stop Us" (Lionrock Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Lionrock |
5:45 |
3. |
"The Sea" (PFM Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | PFM |
9:35 |
4. |
"Filthy" (Monkey Mafia Mix) (Featuring Q-Tee) | Mais, Stanley, Wiggs | Monkey Mafia |
5:54 |
5. |
"Like a Motorway" (Chekhov Warp Dub) | Stanley, Wiggs | The Chemical Brothers |
9:11 |
6. |
"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (A Mix of Two Halves) (Featuring Moira Lambert) | Young | Andrew Weatherall |
8:48 |
1. |
"Hug My Soul" (Sure Is Pure Kodacolor House Mix) | Batson, Cracknell, Male | Sure Is Pure |
8:41 |
2. |
"Burnt Out Car" (Balearico Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Balearico |
4:18 |
3. |
"He's on the Phone" (Bungee Vocal Mix) (Featuring Etienne Daho) | Cracknell, Daho, Stanley, Wiggs | Primax |
6:01 |
4. |
"Sometimes in Winter" (Psychonauts Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Psychonauts |
4:17 |
5. |
"Pale Movie" (Secret Knowledge Trouser Assassin Mix) | Cracknell, Stanley, Wiggs | Secret Knowledge |
10:12 |
6. |
"Like a Motorway" (David Holmes Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | David Holmes |
12:59 |
1. |
"Speedwell" (Flying Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | The Aloof |
6:08 |
2. |
"Cool Kids of Death" (Underworld Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Underworld |
14:30 |
3. |
"People Get Real" (Death in Vegas Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Death in Vegas |
7:20 |
4. |
"Angel" (Broadcast Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Broadcast |
4:17 |
5. |
"Who Do You Think You Are" (Quex-Rd) | Dyer, Scott | Aphex Twin |
8:04 |
CD: Heavenly / HVNLP 16CDRP1
1. |
"Angel" (Way Out West Radio Edit) | Stanley, Wiggs | Way Out West |
4:11 |
2. |
"Burnt Out Car" (Balearico Mix) | Stanley, Wiggs | Balearico |
4:18 |
- UK promo to promote Casino Classics. The disc was only available from the band's fan club.
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