In 1997 London trio House of 909 released The Children We Were, an album of rolling house gems that were as evocative as they were posh. The tracks were laced with male vocals and the subject matter dealt with youth...and leaving it. As with many worthy releases of their time, the record was embraced by a niche audience, but overlooked on a larger scale. Deep house, with its smooth edges and soft-focus approach, was less appreciated in a scene then dominated by warehouse parties and cavernous clubs.

Over the years Cascine developed an affinity for The Children We Were, connecting with its sincerity and sentimentality. The songs were stylish without taking themselves too seriously. 

The Children We Were is now reissued on limited-edition vinyl. The material has been remastered, the artwork redone and the record repackaged.