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 "(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
Charts +Chart performance for Simple Pleasure Chart (1999) Peakposition
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