Despite a handful of classic pop singles, Saint Etienne's debut album Foxbase Alpha is a tentative fusion of club culture and swinging '60s pop. Lead vocalist Sarah Cracknell hasn't been fully integrated into the band's lineup -- she doesn't even sing on their astonishing Euro-disco cover of Neil Young's "Only Love Will Break Your Heart," which is not only cleverly ironic, but also works -- yet the filler remains thoroughly enjoyable, even if it rarely reaches the heights of the irresistible girl group pop of "Kiss and Make Up." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Videos from Foxbase Alpha
All Music Guide Review
Foxbase Alpha Track Listing
Credits of Foxbase Alpha
- Bob Savage
- Choir, Chorus
- Bob Stanley
- Keyboards, Tambourine, Korg Synthesizer
- Pete Wiggs
- ?, Prophet Synthesizer, Emax
- Billy Nasty
- Choir, Chorus
- Jon Savage
- Liner Notes
- Anthony Sweeney
- Artwork
- Harvey Williams
- Bass
- Saint Etienne
- Producer, Main Performer
- Ian Catt
- Guitar, Keyboard Programming
- Sarah Cracknell
- Vocals
- Joe Dilworth
- Photography
- Pete Heller
- Programming



















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