Trouble Every Day cover

Trouble Every Day

Tindersticks · 2001

40 min · 14 tracks · indie rock

A haunting blend of minimalist instrumentation and evocative melodies creates an atmospheric exploration of emotional landscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Room 321 — This track exemplifies the album's atmospheric qualities with its slow build and haunting strings that evoke a sense of introspection.
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    Trouble Every Day — As the title track, it encapsulates the overarching themes of the album with its rich instrumentation and emotive vocal delivery, creating a poignant climax.
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    Maid Theme — This piece showcases the band's ability to create mood through minimalism, establishing a recurring motif that ties the narrative elements together throughout the soundtrack.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting soundscapes for reflection
  • short tracks for focused listening
  • cinematic atmosphere for solitude
  • melancholic tones that linger
  • evocative themes for introspection

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat party vibes
  • prefer longer, cohesive narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, Trouble Every Day marked Tindersticks' transition to scoring films, showcasing their talent beyond traditional album formats. This soundtrack followed their critically acclaimed album, Simple Pleasure (1999), indicating a shift in their creative direction as they embraced cinematic storytelling.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Opening Titles 3:18
  • 2 Dream 1:27
  • 3 Houses 0:58
  • 4 Maid Theme 2:03
  • 5 Room 321 4:05
  • 6 Computer 1:43
  • 7 Notre Dame 1:39
  • 8 Killing Theme 3:14
  • 9 Taxi to Coré 1:31
  • 10 Coré on Stairs / Love Theme 4:41
  • 11 Maid Theme (end) 2:04
  • 12 Closing Titles 5:37
  • 13 Killing Theme (alternative version) 2:47
  • 14 Trouble Every Day 5:41

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