Too Young to Die: Singles 1990–1995
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 and was certified Silver by the BPI.Release history
The album was released on standard CD, limited edition double-CD, 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.Personnel
The compilation liner notes do not list musician or production credits. The following are adapted from other releases.- Sarah Cracknell – vocals
- Bob Stanley – keyboards, tambourine
- Pete Wiggs – keyboards, sampler, bongos
- Ian Catt – guitars, keyboard programming
- Moira Lambert – vocals
- Harvey Williams – bass guitar
- Donna Savage – vocals
- Debsey – vocals, backing vocals
- Tim Burgess – vocals
- Siobhan Brookes – backing vocals
- Ian Davies – flamenco guitar
- Spencer Smith – drums
- Étienne Daho – vocals