On September 16, 1991, “Heavenly” label released “Foxbase Alpha”, the debut Saint Etienne album. It was recorded 1990 – 1991, at “Cat Music” in London, and was produced by Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs.
Personnel:
- Sarah Cracknell– vocals
- Bob Stanley– Roland Jupiter 4, Korg M1, tambourine
- Pete Wiggs– SCI Prophet 5, Emax sampler, bongos
- Ian Catt– guitars, keyboard programming, engineer
- Moira Lambert– vocals
- Harvey Williams – bass guitar
- Bo Savage, Gazareth Sweeney, Uncle Vibes, Billy Nasty – The Inspirational Choir
- Pete Heller– additional programming
- Joe Dilworth – photography
- Anthony Sweeney – design
- Paul the Tailor – suits
- Andrew Wickham – spin bowler
- Jerry Jaffe – American psyche
- Kate Askey – long leg
- Martin Kelly – the cage
- Celina Nash – girl with sign
- John Savage – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks written by Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs; except where noted
- This Is Radio Etienne
- Only Love Can Break Your Heart – Neil Young
- Wilson
- Can’t Sleep
- Girl VII
- Spring
- She’s the One
- Stoned to Say the Least
- Nothing Can Stop Us
- Etienne Gonna Die
- London Belongs to Me
- Like the Swallow
- Dilworth’s Theme