Method of Modern Love (Saint Etienne song)

"Method of Modern Love" is a single by British band Saint Etienne. It was released by Heavenly Records February 9, 2009 (2009-02-09) on limited edition 7" and two limited edition CDs. Strictly speaking, the release is a double-A side with "This Is Tomorrow". However this track does not appear on the second CD.

"Method of Modern Love" was the only new composition (of three new tracks) released on the band's 2009 collection London Conversations: The Best of Saint Etienne. The other two ("This is Tomorrow" and "Burnt Out Car") were reworkings of previous songs. The track was written by Hannah Robinson, Matt Prime and Richard X. It was produced by Richard X, while Hannah Robinson featured on background vocals.

When asked about how he got involved with the song in an interview with HitQuarters, producer and co-writer Richard X said,

"I've been a long time fan of the band and I think it was a few years ago that they asked me to work on a track but I was tied up. Originally I was asked to remix the ‘This Is Tomorrow’ track ... That was in line to be a single but I think they decided they'd go for ‘Method’ after I played them a rough demo. It was originally done by myself, Hannah Robinson and Matt Prime, but was found to be a good fit for Saint Etienne."^[1]

The double A-side, "This Is Tomorrow", originally featured in Saint Etienne's film of the same name about the Royal Festival Hall, on London's Southbank.^[2] The 7" single features a Richard X reworking of the track, while the CD single features the original soundtrack version.

Track listing

All tracks written and composed by Robinson, X and Prime; except where indicated.

7": Heavenly / HVN185 (limited edition of 1500 copies)
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Method of Modern Love"		3:36
2.	"This Is Tomorrow"	Annie, Cracknell, Stanley, Wiggs	3:28

CD: Heavenly / HVN185CD
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Method of Modern Love (Radio Edit)"		3:36
2.	"This Is Tomorrow (Original Version)"	Annie, Cracknell, Stanley, Wiggs	3:36

CD: Heavenly / HVN185CDR
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Method of Modern Love"		4:20
2.	"Method of Modern Love (Cola Boy Remix)"		6:39
3.	"Method of Modern Love (Richard X Join Our Clique Remix)"		6:00
4.	"Method of Modern Love (A cappella version)"		4:00

CD: Heavenly / CDR (UK Promo)
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Method of Modern Love"		4:20
2.	"Method of Modern Love (Cola Boy Remix)"		6:39
3.	"Method of Modern Love (Richard X Join Our Clique Remix)"		6:00
4.	"Method of Modern Love (Heartbreaks Mix)"		5:14
5.	"Method of Modern Love (A cappella version)"		4:00

Download: Heavenly / HVN 185DIG
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Method of Modern Love (Heartbreaks Mix)"		5:14

The Heartbreaks Remix was sold as a bundle, together with the 7"/CD1/CD2 set at Recordstore.co.uk.

References

↑ "Interview With Richard X", HitQuarters, 3 August 2009.
↑ http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/video/2008/jul/21/saint.etienne Bob Stanley talks about This Is Tomorrow

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

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

Soundtracks	The Misadventures of Saint Etienne What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?

Compilations	You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone Fairy Tales from Saint Etienne Too Young to Die – Singles 1990-1995 Casino Classics Continental Fairfax High Interlude Smash the System: Singles and More Travel Edition 1990–2005 London Conversations

Fanclub compilations	I Love to Paint Built on Sand Asleep at the Wheels of Steel Nice Price Boxette A Glimpse of Stocking

EPs	Xmas 93 Reserection Places to Visit Up the Wooden Hills

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" "Pale Movie" "Like a Motorway" "Hug My Soul" "He's on the Phone" "Sylvie" "The Bad Photographer" "How We Used to Live" "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" "Heart Failed (In the Back of a Taxi)" "Boy is Crying" "Action" "Shower Scene" "Soft Like Me" "Stars Above Us" "A Good Thing" "Stars Above Us" "Burnt Out Car" "Method of Modern Love" "Tonight" "I've Got Your Music"

Related articles	Discography List of songs recorded by Saint Etienne AS Saint-Étienne Heavenly Records Creation Records Sub Pop Mantra Records Sanctuary Records

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