Casino Classics

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Casino Classics
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Remix album by
Released1996
Recorded1990–1996
Genre House, indie pop, electronica
Length125:47
Label Heavenly RecordsHVNLP 16
Producer Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne chronology
Too Young to Die – Singles 1990–1995
(1995)
Casino Classics
(1996)
Continental
(1997)
Professional ratings
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Casino Classics is a multi-disc 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. [2]

Contents

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

CD One
No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
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, WiggsGordon King6:20
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
CD Two
No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
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

LP: Heavenly / HVN LP 16

Disc one
No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
1."Angel" (Way Out West Mix)Stanley, WiggsWay Out West6:35
2."Nothing Can Stop Us" (Lionrock Mix)Stanley, WiggsLionrock5:45
3."The Sea" (PFM Mix)Stanley, WiggsPFM9:35
4."Filthy" (Monkey Mafia Mix) (Featuring Q-Tee)Mais, Stanley, WiggsMonkey Mafia5:54
5."Like a Motorway" (Chekhov Warp Dub)Stanley, WiggsThe Chemical Brothers9:11
6."Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (A Mix of Two Halves) (Featuring Moira Lambert)YoungAndrew Weatherall8:48
Disc two
No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
1."Hug My Soul" (Sure Is Pure Kodacolor House Mix)Batson, Cracknell, MaleSure Is Pure8:41
2."Burnt Out Car" (Balearico Mix)Stanley, WiggsBalearico4:18
3."He's on the Phone" (Bungee Vocal Mix) (Featuring Etienne Daho)Cracknell, Daho, Stanley, WiggsPrimax6:01
4."Sometimes in Winter" (Psychonauts Mix)Stanley, WiggsPsychonauts4:17
5."Pale Movie" (Secret Knowledge Trouser Assassin Mix)Cracknell, Stanley, WiggsSecret Knowledge10:12
6."Like a Motorway" (David Holmes Mix)Stanley, WiggsDavid Holmes12:59
Disc three
No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
1."Speedwell" (Flying Mix)Stanley, WiggsThe Aloof6:08
2."Cool Kids of Death" (Underworld Mix)Stanley, WiggsUnderworld14:30
3."People Get Real" (Death in Vegas Mix)Stanley, WiggsDeath in Vegas7:20
4."Angel" (Broadcast Mix)Stanley, WiggsBroadcast4:17
5."Who Do You Think You Are" (Quex-Rd)Dyer, ScottAphex Twin8:04

CD: Heavenly / HVNLP 16CDRP1

No.TitleWriter(s)RemixerLength
1."Angel" (Way Out West Radio Edit)Stanley, WiggsWay Out West4:11
2."Burnt Out Car" (Balearico Mix)Stanley, WiggsBalearico4:18

CD: Heavenly / HVNLP16CDDEX

CD one: 1990-1994
No.TitleRemixerLength
1."Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (A Mix Of Two Halves)Andrew Weatherall9:01
2."Like A Motorway" (Chekhov Warp Dub)The Chemical Brothers9:11
3."Kiss And Make Up" (Midsummer Madness Mix) Pete Heller 7:47
4."Speedwell" (Flying Mix)The Aloof5:55
5."Filthy" (Monkey Mafia Vocal Mix)Monkey Mafia5:54
6."Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (Masters At Work Dub) Masters At Work 7:39
7."Avenue" (Variety Club Mix)Gordon King, The "Natural" Pete Smith6:21
8."Who Do You Think You Are" (Quex-Rd)Aphex Twin8:05
9."Cool Kids Of Death" (Underworld Mix Edit)Underworld10:27
10."Hug My Soul" (Sure Is Pure - Kodacolour House Mix Edit)Sure is Pure8:01
Total length:78:38
CD two: 1994-2009
No.TitleRemixerLength
1."Like A Motorway" (The David Holmes Mix)David Holmes12:58
2."He's On The Phone" (Motiv 8 Mix) Motiv 8 6:26
3."The Sea" (PFM Mix)PFM4:50
4."Angel" (Broadcast Mix)Broadcast4:18
5."Sylvie" (Faze Action Friday Night Boiler Mix) Faze Action 10:06
6."How We Used To Live" (Paul Van Dyk Mix) Paul Van Dyk 8:44
7."Boy Is Crying" (Hybrid Vocal Mix) Hybrid 6:29
8."Action" (DJ Tiësto Mix) DJ Tiësto 6:50
9."Heart Failed (In The Back Of A Taxi)" (Two Lone Swordsmen Mix) Two Lone Swordsmen 3:39
10."Burnt Out Car" (Mark Brown Remix Extended Mix)Mark Brown7:27
11."Method Of Modern Love" (Richard X Join Our Clique Remix) Richard X 6:00
Total length:77:58
CD three: 1991-1996
No.TitleRemixerLength
1."Nothing Can Stop Us" (Masters At Work Dub)Masters at Work5:14
2."People Get Real" (Death In Vegas Mix)Death In Vegas7:20
3."Nothing Can Stop Us" (Lionrock Mix)Lionrock5:45
4."Join Our Club" (Chemically Friendly Zoom Mix)Billy Nasty6:42
5."Who Do You Think You Are" (Strobelights & Platform Shoes Mix) Roger Sanchez 6:59
6."Your Head My Voice" (Voix Revirement)Aphex Twin4:11
7."Like A Motorway" (Skin Up, You're Already Dead) Autechre 8:22
8."Pale Movie" (Secret Knowledge Trouser Assassin Mix)Secret Knowledge10:12
9."Sometimes In Winter" (Psychonauts Mix)The Psychonauts9:00
10."He's On The Phone" (Bungee Dub Mix)Primax6:01
11."Angel" (Way Out West Mix)Way Out West6:37
Total length:76:43
CD four: 1996-2009
No.TitleRemixerLength
1."Burnt Out Car" (Balearico Mix)Balearico4:18
2."Sylvie" (Trouser Enthusiasts' Tintinnabulation Mix) Trouser Enthusiasts 8:04
3."4.35 In The Morning" (Talkin' Blues Mix) Kid Loco 4:37
4."Foto Stat" (Bronx Dogs Mix)Bronx Dogs7:19
5."Uri Geller Bent My Boyfriend" (Add N To X Mix) Add N to (X) 6:08
6."Lose That Girl" (Trouser Enthusiasts' Brides in the Bath Mix)Trouser Enthusiasts8:14
7."How We Used To Live" (Aim Mix)Aim4:27
8."Heart Failed (In The Back Of A Taxi)" (Bridge And Tunnel Mix (All Is Not Well For Otto And Ulli))Bridge And Tunnel5:44
9."Northwestern" (Si Cut DB Mix)Douglas Benford5:40
10."Action" (Laub Mix)Laub4:27
11."Soft Like Me" (K.O.W. Radiophonic Rework)King of Woolworths5:40
12."Method Of Modern Love" (Cola Boy Mix)Cola Boy6:38
Total length:71:31
Bonus Downloads
No.TitleRemixerLength
1."Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (Kenlou B-Boy Mix)Masters At Work6:55
2."Join Our Club" (Le Hammond Inferno Remix)Le Hammond Inferno5:30
3."Avenue" (Martial Mix) A.R. Kane 6:30
4."Hug My Soul" (Motiv-8 Blackpool Mix)Motiv-86:42
5."Sylvie" (Stretch 'n' Vern Mix) Stretch 'n' Vern 9:12
6."Mr Donut" (Melody Belleville Mix)Kid Loco4:52
7."Saturday" (Fugu Mix)Fugu3:22
8."How We Used To Live" (Dot Allison Remix) Dot Allison 5:57
9."Heart Failed (In The Back Of A Taxi)" (Cardiac Vocal Mix)Futureshock8:54
10."Action" (DJ Tiesto Instrumental Mix)DJ Tiësto6:53
11."Soft Like Me" (Mr Joshua Mix)Mr. Joshua4:03
12."Stars Above Us" (Eric Kupper Radio Mix) Eric Kupper 3:43
13."Burnt Out Car" (Xenomania Mix) Xenomania 3:39
Total length:76:14

Charts

Chart performance for Casino Classics
Chart (1996)Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC) [3] 45
UK Albums (OCC) [4] 34
UK Independent Albums (OCC) [5] 5

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