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