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Curtains

Tindersticks · 1997

65 min · 16 tracks · indie rock

A melancholic tapestry of lush strings, haunting vocals, and introspective lyricism that lingers in the air.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melancholic reflections on love
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • introspective moments for solitude
  • haunting vocals that linger
  • captivating storytelling through song

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Curtains' marks Tindersticks' third studio album, following their acclaimed self-titled debut and 'Second Album'. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound—a fusion of orchestral pop and indie rock—while expanding their lyrical themes to explore deeper emotional landscapes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Another Night In 5:11
  • 2 Rented Rooms 5:15
  • 3 Don’t Look Down 4:18
  • 4 Dick’s Slow Song 4:09
  • 5 Fast One 1:51
  • 6 Ballad of Tindersticks 7:37
  • 7 Dancing 2:56
  • 8 Let’s Pretend 3:21
  • 9 Desperate Man 3:21
  • 10 Buried Bones 4:03
  • 11 Bearsuit 2:11
  • 12 (Tonight) Are You Trying to Fall in Love Again 3:07
  • 13 I Was Your Man 3:39
  • 14 Bathtime 4:03
  • 15 Walking 5:06
  • 16 A Marriage Made in Heaven 5:18

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