Too Young to Die: Singles 1990–1995

Too Young to Die – Singles 1990–1995
Too Young to Die – Singles 1990–1995
Compilation album by Saint Etienne
Released	13 November 1995
Recorded	1990–1995
Genre	Alternative rock, synthpop
Length	61:13 (CD/CS/LP); 77:11 (Bonus CD); 63:00 (VHS)
Label	Heavenly Records - HVNLP10, Wienerworld (VHS)
Producer	Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne chronology
Singles from Too Young to Die: Singles 1990-1995
	"He's on the Phone"; Released: 6 November 1995;

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[1]
The Guardian	^[2]
Muzik	^[3]
NME	4/10^[4]
Select	^[5]

Too Young to Die – Singles 1990–1995 is a compilation album by English indie dance band Saint Etienne released on 13 November, 1995, collecting the group's singles spanning the period of 1990 to 1995.

Background

Five tracks were previously unreleased. The track "He's on the Phone" was released as a single just before the album's release. The album peaked at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart^[6] and was certified Silver by the BPI (60,000 copies sold).^[7]

Release history

The album was released on standard CD, limited edition (10,000 copies) double-CD (with a bonus CD of remixes and an expanded booklet including extra photographs), Cassette, LP and VHS. Artwork was designed by Negativespace with photography by Angus Ashford, Aude Prieur, James Fry, Joe Dilworth, and Paul Kelly.

The initial bonus CD of remixes was re-released as disc-one of the non-limited Double-CD compilation Casino Classics in 1996.

Reception

The album received excellent reviews with critical opinion particularly favourable to the first half of the compilation.^{[citation needed]}

Track listing

All tracks are written by Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs, except where indicated

*Too Young to Die: Singles 1990–1995* track listing
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (featuring Moira Lambert)	Neil Young	4:29
2.	"Kiss and Make Up" (featuring Donna Savage)	Robert Wratten Michael Hiscock	4:08
3.	"Nothing Can Stop Us"		4:19
4.	"Join Our Club"		3:15
5.	"People Get Real"		4:43
6.	"Avenue"	Stanley Wiggs Sarah Cracknell Ian Catt	7:33
7.	"You're in a Bad Way" (single version)	Stanley Wiggs Cracknell	3:02
8.	"Who Do You Think You Are"	Des Dyer Clive Scott	3:49
9.	"Hobart Paving" (single version)		4:51
10.	"I Was Born on Christmas Day" (featuring Tim Burgess)	Stanley Wiggs Catt	3:08
11.	"Pale Movie"	Cracknell Stanley Wiggs	3:53
12.	"Like a Motorway" (radio edit)		3:38
13.	"Hug My Soul" (radio edit)	Cracknell Guy Batson Johnny Male	3:53
14.	"He's on the Phone" (featuring Étienne Daho)	Cracknell Stanley Wiggs Daho	5:10

Mixes 1990–1995

*Too Young to Die: Mixes 1990–1995* track listing
No.	Title	Remixer(s)	Length
1.	"Like a Motorway" (Chekhov Warp Dub)	The Chemical Brothers	9:11
2.	"Join Our Club" (Chemically Friendly Zoom Mix)	Billy Nasty	6:42
3.	"Pale Movie" (Secret Knowledge Trouser Assassin Mix)	Secret Knowledge	10:12
4.	"Speedwell" (Flying Mix)	The Aloof	6:08
5.	"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (A Mix of Two Halves)	Andrew Weatherall	8:48
6.	"Who Do You Think You Are" (Quex-RD)	Aphex Twin	8:04
7.	"Avenue" (Variety Club Mix)	Gordon King	6:20
8.	"Hug My Soul" (Sure Is Pure Kodacolor House Mix)	Sure Is Pure	8:41
9.	"Like a Motorway" (David Holmes Mix)	David Holmes	12:59

Videos 1990–1995

*Too Young to Die: Videos 1990–1995* track listing
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Nothing Can Stop Us"
2.	"Avenue"
3.	"Like a Motorway"
4.	"Hobart Paving"
5.	"You're in a Bad Way"
6.	"Who Do You Think You Are"
7.	"Kiss and Make Up" (featuring Donna Savage)
8.	"Hug My Soul"
9.	"I Was Born on Christmas Day" (featuring Tim Burgess)
10.	"Pale Movie"
11.	"Join Our Club"
12.	"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (featuring Moira Lambert)
13.	"He's on the Phone" (featuring Étienne Daho)

Personnel

The compilation liner notes do not list musician or production credits. The following are adapted from other releases.

Sarah Cracknell – vocals (all tracks except "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" and "Kiss and Make Up")
Bob Stanley – keyboards, tambourine
Pete Wiggs – keyboards, sampler, bongos
Ian Catt – guitars, keyboard programming
Moira Lambert – vocals ("Only Love Can Break Your Heart")
Harvey Williams – bass guitar ("Only Love Can Break Your Heart")
Donna Savage – vocals ("Kiss and Make Up")
Debsey – vocals ("Who Do You Think You Are"), backing vocals ("Pale Movie")
Tim Burgess – vocals ("I Was Born on Christmas Day")
Siobhan Brookes – backing vocals ("Hug My Soul", "Pale Movie")
Ian Davies – flamenco guitar ("Pale Movie")
Spencer Smith – drums ("Hug My Soul")
Étienne Daho – vocals ("He's on the Phone")

Charts

Chart performance for *Too Young to Die: Singles 1990–1995*
Chart (1995)	Peak position
Scottish Albums (OCC)^[8]	32
UK Albums (OCC)^[9]	17
UK Independent Albums (OCC)^[10]	2

References

^ AllMusic review
^ "Music: This week's pop cd releases". The Guardian. 17 November 1995.
^ James, Martin (December 1995). "St Etienne: Too Young to Die – The Remix Album" (PDF). Muzik. No. 7. p. 86. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
^ Kessler, Ted (11 November 1995). "Long Play". NME. p. 47. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
^ Wilkinson, Roy (December 1995). "New Old Albums". Select. p. 119. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
^ "Saint Etienne / Artist / Official Charts". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
^ "British certificates: searchable database". bpi.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 October 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
^ "Independent Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 2 December 1995. p. 30. ISSN 0265-1548 – via World Radio History.

[1] AllMusic review

[2] "Music: This week's pop cd releases". The Guardian. 17 November 1995.

[3] James, Martin (December 1995). "St Etienne: Too Young to Die – The Remix Album" (PDF). Muzik. No. 7. p. 86. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.

[4] Kessler, Ted (11 November 1995). "Long Play". NME. p. 47. Retrieved 22 March 2024.

[5] Wilkinson, Roy (December 1995). "New Old Albums". Select. p. 119. Retrieved 10 December 2024.

[OCC-6] "Saint Etienne / Artist / Official Charts". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 6 May 2015.

[BPI-7] "British certificates: searchable database". bpi.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 October 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2012.

[ac_Scotland_-8] "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 February 2022.

[ac_UK2_-9] "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 February 2022.

[10] "Independent Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 2 December 1995. p. 30. ISSN 0265-1548 – via World Radio History.

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v t e Saint Etienne
Sarah Cracknell Bob Stanley Pete Wiggs Gerard Johnson Ian Catt
Studio albums	Foxbase Alpha So Tough Tiger Bay Good Humor Sound of Water Finisterre Tales from Turnpike House Words and Music by Saint Etienne Home Counties I've Been Trying to Tell You
Soundtrack albums	The Misadventures of Saint Etienne What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
Compilation albums	You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone Fairy Tales from Saint Etienne Too Young to Die: Singles 1990–1995 Casino Classics Continental Interlude Smash the System: Singles and More Travel Edition 1990–2005 London Conversations: The Best of Saint Etienne
Extended plays	Reserection Places to Visit
Singles	"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" "Kiss and Make Up" "Nothing Can Stop Us" "Join Our Club" "Avenue" "You're in a Bad Way" "Hobart Paving" "Who Do You Think You Are" "Xmas 93" "Pale Movie" "Like a Motorway" "Hug My Soul" "He's on the Phone" "Sylvie" "The Bad Photographer" "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" "Shower Scene" "A Good Thing" "Stars Above Us" "Burnt Out Car" "Method of Modern Love"
Related articles	Discography List of songs recorded by Saint Etienne Debsey Wykes