Simple Pleasure
Simple Pleasure is the fourth studio album by Tindersticks. It was released in 1999 on Island Records. 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. The album was not released in the US.
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."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
- " This Heart of Mine" – 4:23
- "I Know That Loving" – 5:48
- "CF GF" – 6:10
- "Twisted Wheel" – 2:55
- "One Way Street" – 2:46
- " Pussycat" – 5:05
- "If She's Torn" – 5:44
- "A Little Time" – 1:54
- "Pretty Words" – 3:59
- " This Heart of Mine" – 2:31
- "I Know That Loving " – 3:56
- "David's Soul" – 2:34
- "If You're Looking for a Way Out" – 5:10
- "Puppy Fat" – 10:50
- "CF GF" – 5:26