Curtains (1997)

Curtains finds Tindersticks exploring the same dark, string-drenched territory as their first two albums, and while it shares a surface similarity with its predecessors, there are subtle differences that make it a rewarding listen. The tone of Curtains is slightly brighter than that of the second album, with the songs unfolding into lush, affecting laments that recall Scott Walker at his finest. Though the sound is seductive, what is most impressive about Curtains is the songwriting. The Tindersticks have become more ... Read More

Curtains finds Tindersticks exploring the same dark, string-drenched territory as their first two albums, and while it shares a surface similarity with its predecessors, there are subtle differences that make it a rewarding listen. The tone of Curtains is slightly brighter than that of the second album, with the songs unfolding into lush, affecting laments that recall Scott Walker at his finest. Though the sound is seductive, what is most impressive about Curtains is the songwriting. The Tindersticks have become more assured writers, letting the songs gradually develop into intimate epics. Stuart Staples' lyrics are similarly textured and subtle, with alternating layers of pathos and humor. Curtains, in many ways, functions as the culmination of what the Tindersticks set out to accomplish with their first two albums, and the results are appropriately stunning. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi Read Less

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• CD, Fine/Like New 1997, London/PGD UPC: 731452434425 See Item Details ▾

  Streetlight_Records BEST Santa Cruz, CA, USA

  $13.49 $16.98 Add to Cart Add this copy of Curtains to cart. $13.49, like new condition, Sold by Streetlight_Records rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Cruz, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by London / Umgd.

  	Edition: 1997, London/PGD CD, Fine/Like New	Details: UPC: 731452434425 Discs: 1 Label: London/PGD Released: 06/1997 Alibris ID: 17976863092	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.99 Trackable Expedited: $9.19 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
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• CD, Very Good 1997, WAY 6299; This Way Up See Item Details ▾

  Spin On This BEST Woodland Hills, CA, USA

  $13.99 Add to Cart Add this copy of Curtains to cart. $13.99, very good condition, Sold by Spin On This rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Woodland Hills, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by WAY 6299; This Way Up.

  	Edition: 1997, WAY 6299; This Way Up CD, Very Good	Details: Label: WAY 6299; This Way Up Released: 1997 Alibris ID: 13830590898	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.99 Trackable Expedited: $9.19 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
  Seller's Description: VG/VG. U.K. import CD. Small box has three small indentations on lid-one goes through, but not a complete hole. No photos but includes booklet. Light scuffs on disc will not affect play. VG/VG. WAY 6299.
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