Donkeys 92–97 cover

Donkeys 92–97

Tindersticks · 1998

57 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

A haunting blend of orchestral textures and melancholic melodies, tinged with the intimacy of whispered confessions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with gradual peaks
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • whispered confessions in quiet moments
  • for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

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

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Donkeys 92–97' is a compilation album that captures Tindersticks' early work, marking a transitional phase after their acclaimed self-titled debut and subsequent albums. By this time, they were solidifying their identity within the indie rock scene, having developed a distinct sound characterized by rich instrumentation and introspective lyrics.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Patchwork 4:41
  • 2 Marbles 4:30
  • 3 Her 2:52
  • 4 City Sickness 4:01
  • 5 Travelling Light 4:41
  • 6 I’ve Been Loving You Too Long 5:06
  • 7 Plus de liaisons 3:52
  • 8 Here 4:22
  • 9 Tiny Tears 5:28
  • 10 Bathtime 3:58
  • 11 A Marriage Made in Heaven 5:16
  • 12 For Those... 4:55
  • 13 Feeling Relatively Good 3:30

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