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

  1. "Can We Start Again?" – 3:51
  2. "If You're Looking for a Way Out" – 5:06
  3. "Pretty Words" – 3:18
  4. "From the Inside" – 2:54
  5. "If She's Torn" – 5:43
  6. "Before You Close Your Eyes" – 6:15
  7. " This Heart of Mine" – 4:23
  8. "I Know That Loving" – 5:48
  9. "CF GF" – 6:10
Bonus tracks from the 2018 vinyl expanded edition:
  1. "Twisted Wheel" – 2:55
  2. "One Way Street" – 2:46
  3. " Pussycat" – 5:05
  4. "If She's Torn" – 5:44
  5. "A Little Time" – 1:54
  6. "Pretty Words" – 3:59
  7. " This Heart of Mine" – 2:31
  8. "I Know That Loving " – 3:56
  9. "David's Soul" – 2:34
  10. "If You're Looking for a Way Out" – 5:10
  11. "Puppy Fat" – 10:50
  12. "CF GF" – 5:26