Tindersticks’ 14th album “Soft Tissue” showcases their exploratory spirit, mixing intimate songwriting with experimental soundscapes. The album evolves from their previous work, balancing introspective lyrics with innovative musical textures. Band members, including singer Stuart Staples, emphasize the collaborative nature of the creation process, fostering a dynamic dialogue that shapes their music.
Key tracks like “New World” and “Always a Stranger” highlight this blend of personal reflection and sonic exploration, underscoring the band’s enduring ambition and versatility.
There has always been a soulful quality to Tindersticks’ music and frontman Stuart Staples voice, but they’re really leaning into it on upcoming album Soft Tissue. “New World” opens with blasts of horns, and you might think you put on a Charles Bradley record by mistake, but then in comes Staples’ voice and you know where you are. It’s such a natural fit, especially in the chorus with its killer backing vocals, that you wonder why Tindersticks never went there before.
Taken from the new album ’Soft tissue’ released by Lucky dog / City Slang on 13th September 2024
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