Simple Pleasure Explained
Simple Pleasure is the fourth studio album by Tindersticks.[1] [2] It was released in 1999 on Island Records.[3] The album marked a major departure for the band, as it began to adapt more soul and jazz influences than on their previous recordings.
The album was a remarkable success in Greece, charting at #4 in the international artist chart. It peaked at #36 in the UK Albums chart.[4] The album was not released in the US.[5]
Critical reception
The Independent wrote that "if you don't mind the sound of someone crooning while drinking a glass of water, you'll find this record a gem: a long, dark night ... with soul."[6]
Track listing
- "Can We Start Again?" – 3:51
- "If You're Looking for a Way Out" – 5:06
- "Pretty Words" – 3:18
- "From the Inside" – 2:54
- "If She's Torn" – 5:43
- "Before You Close Your Eyes" – 6:15
- "(You Take) This Heart of Mine" – 4:23
- "I Know That Loving" – 5:48
- "CF GF" – 6:10
Bonus tracks from the 2018 vinyl expanded edition:
- "Twisted Wheel" (demo) – 2:55
- "One Way Street" – 2:46
- "(You're a) Pussycat" – 5:05
- "If She's Torn" (demo) – 5:44
- "A Little Time" – 1:54
- "Pretty Words" (demo) – 3:59
- "(You Take) This Heart of Mine" (demo) – 2:31
- "I Know That Loving (Adrian Sherwood Remix)" – 3:56
- "David's Soul" (demo) – 2:34
- "If You're Looking for a Way Out" (demo) – 5:10
- "Puppy Fat" – 10:50
- "CF GF" (demo) – 5:26
Notes and References
- Web site: Tindersticks | Biography & History. AllMusic.
- Book: Buckley, Peter. The Rough Guide to Rock. February 11, 2003. Rough Guides. 9781843531050 . Google Books.
- Book: Thompson, Dave. Alternative Rock. February 11, 2000. Hal Leonard Corporation. 9780879306076 . Google Books.
- Web site: TINDERSTICKS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company. www.officialcharts.com.
- Web site: Reviews. SPIN. September 11, 2001. SPIN Media LLC. Google Books.
- Web site: REVIEW: CD OF THE WEEK. October 23, 2011. The Independent.
