The Sisters EP
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The Sisters EP was released by Pulp
in 1994 and was their third single released after the band signed to Island Records
and reached number 19 in the UK charts, their highest chart position at the time.
" was originally released as a single on the Gift record label in 1992 - the version on this EP is an edited and remixed version. The other three tracks were recorded during the His 'n' Hers
sessions, but were not included on that album. The entire single was re-released for the first time on His 'n' Hers
' 2006 2-disc deluxe edition re-issue.
Ed Buller
is the producer of "His 'n' Hers", "Your Sister's Clothes" and "Seconds" however the producer of "Babies" is less certain. But the credits for 2006 re-issue of His 'n' Hers
which includes Babies does not mention another producer for the track (CD1 track 5) despite including a number of tracks as exceptions for other reasons.
" is a song about the narrator and his relationship with two sisters. The two sisters are revisited in the EP's second track "Your Sister's Clothes" with the younger sister getting revenge, both with the man, and by wearing her elder sister's clothes and making fun of them.
The other two songs do not relate to the story of Babies. "Seconds" is a critical look at 'normal married life' via the story of a wife married and pregnant by the brother of her old boyfriend who is left sexually unsatisfied and bored, dreaming of being free at night only to wake up to another monotonous day the same as the last. The rejection of normal life is a common theme in rock music and one that is revisited by the EP's final track "His 'n' Hers" this time focusing on the male of the partnership who is scared of settling down, expressing this via a fear of interior decorating.
The sisters in the original video for "Babies" were played by Selina and Sophie, who Jarvis Cocker met at the house of Bob Stanley
of Saint Etienne
's Caff record label
. Selina is the same girl who appears holding the sign on the cover to Saint Etienne's debut album Foxbase Alpha
.
Pulp (band)
Pulp are an English alternative rock band formed in Sheffield in 1978. Their lineup consists of Jarvis Cocker , Russell Senior , Candida Doyle , Mark Webber , Steve Mackey and Nick Banks ....
in 1994 and was their third single released after the band signed to Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
and reached number 19 in the UK charts, their highest chart position at the time.
Overview
"BabiesBabies (song)
"Babies" is a song and single by British rock group Pulp. It was released as a single for Gift Records in 1992, and was later remixed for the Sisters EP in 1994. The remixed version featured on the His 'n' Hers album and the original single mix on the Intro compilation...
" was originally released as a single on the Gift record label in 1992 - the version on this EP is an edited and remixed version. The other three tracks were recorded during the His 'n' Hers
His 'n' Hers
His 'n' Hers is the fourth studio album by Pulp and is commonly cited as the band's breakthrough album, reaching #9 in the UK charts. In 1998, Q magazine readers voted it the 70th greatest album of all time. A "deluxe edition" of His 'n' Hers was released on 11 September 2006. It contained a second...
sessions, but were not included on that album. The entire single was re-released for the first time on His 'n' Hers
His 'n' Hers
His 'n' Hers is the fourth studio album by Pulp and is commonly cited as the band's breakthrough album, reaching #9 in the UK charts. In 1998, Q magazine readers voted it the 70th greatest album of all time. A "deluxe edition" of His 'n' Hers was released on 11 September 2006. It contained a second...
' 2006 2-disc deluxe edition re-issue.
Ed Buller
Ed Buller
Ed Buller is a British record producer and former musician. He primarily works with Australian and British bands like Suede, Pulp, The Raincoats....
is the producer of "His 'n' Hers", "Your Sister's Clothes" and "Seconds" however the producer of "Babies" is less certain. But the credits for 2006 re-issue of His 'n' Hers
His 'n' Hers
His 'n' Hers is the fourth studio album by Pulp and is commonly cited as the band's breakthrough album, reaching #9 in the UK charts. In 1998, Q magazine readers voted it the 70th greatest album of all time. A "deluxe edition" of His 'n' Hers was released on 11 September 2006. It contained a second...
which includes Babies does not mention another producer for the track (CD1 track 5) despite including a number of tracks as exceptions for other reasons.
The songs
"BabiesBabies (song)
"Babies" is a song and single by British rock group Pulp. It was released as a single for Gift Records in 1992, and was later remixed for the Sisters EP in 1994. The remixed version featured on the His 'n' Hers album and the original single mix on the Intro compilation...
" is a song about the narrator and his relationship with two sisters. The two sisters are revisited in the EP's second track "Your Sister's Clothes" with the younger sister getting revenge, both with the man, and by wearing her elder sister's clothes and making fun of them.
The other two songs do not relate to the story of Babies. "Seconds" is a critical look at 'normal married life' via the story of a wife married and pregnant by the brother of her old boyfriend who is left sexually unsatisfied and bored, dreaming of being free at night only to wake up to another monotonous day the same as the last. The rejection of normal life is a common theme in rock music and one that is revisited by the EP's final track "His 'n' Hers" this time focusing on the male of the partnership who is scared of settling down, expressing this via a fear of interior decorating.
Music video
Pedro Romhanyi directed a new video for "Babies", Pulp had previously shot one in 1992 for the original single release.The sisters in the original video for "Babies" were played by Selina and Sophie, who Jarvis Cocker met at the house of Bob Stanley
Bob Stanley (Saint Etienne)
Bob Stanley is a UK musician, film producer and journalist.-Saint Etienne:Stanley is best known as a member of the pop/dance group Saint Etienne for which he co-writes songs and produces...
of Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne (band)
Saint Etienne are an English Pop group comprising Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs. They are named after the French football team AS Saint-Étienne.-History:Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs were childhood friends and former music journalists...
's Caff record label
Caff Records
Caff Records was a short lived British independent record label run by Bob Stanley of the band Saint Etienne. The label went by the name Caff, Caff Records and Caff Corporation. Established in 1989, it is most noted for single releases by Pulp and the Manic Street Preachers...
. Selina is the same girl who appears holding the sign on the cover to Saint Etienne's debut album Foxbase Alpha
Foxbase Alpha
- CD: Warner / 9-26793-2 :2009 release- CD: Heavenly / HVNLP1CDDE :- Credits :The liner notes list the album's personnel as follows:* Sarah Cracknell - vocals.* Bob Stanley - Roland Jupiter 4, Korg M1, tambourine...
.
Track listing
- The EP was released in four different formats, CD, 12", 7" and cassette, there was no change in the track listing of any of them, an unusual practice.