Tindersticks - The Hungry Saw
by Anthony Strutt
published: 3 / 5 / 2008

Label:
Beggars Banquet
Format: 7"
intro
Excellent vinyl only comeback single and title track from their new album for Tindersticks, which has an exceptional B side
'The Hungry Saw' is both Tindersticks' comeback single and also the title track from their new album. For Stuart Staples and co., it is somewhat lo-fi in sound, coming across like a slow paced Velvet Underground. Stuart's cigarette and coffee-stained vocal is joined by backing vocals which is rare for a Tindersticks record. The B side of this 7 inch only release is the absolutely stunning 'The Turns We Took', which deserves to be heard by far more people than on a limited run 7 inch. It should of been put on the album at the very least. It is slow and elegant in the style that the band have made their craft for many years now. A late night tale, which is partly spoken, it is in a similiar vein to the masterful 'My Sister'.
Track Listing:-
1 The Hungry Saw2 Back To The Earth
Band Links:-
http://www.tindersticks.co.uk/splash/https://www.facebook.com/tindersticksofficial
https://twitter.com/tindersticksuk
https://www.instagram.com/tindersticksuk/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwGYoenA1_EIOx5B9SGt3SA
interviews |
Interview (2008) |
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Melancholicists Tindersticks are returning in April with their first new studio album in five years, 'The Hungry Saw'. Anthony Strutt speaks to frontman Stuart Staples about it and why the band stripped down from a six piece to a three piece for its making |
live reviews |
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 2/5/2016 |
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Dixie Ernill at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester watches Nottingham-based alternative rockers Tindersticks play a stunning two set gig, one of consisting old material and one of their entire latest album 'The Waiting Room', which comes accompanied by a short film for each song |
Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 25/3/2010 |
Hoxton Bar and Kitchen, London, 9/3/2010 |
Bridgewater Hall,Manchester, 4/10/2008 |
Royal Festival Hall, London, 3/5/2008 |
London Blackheath Halls |
reviews |
The Something Rain (2012) |
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Fine latest album from the much acclaimed Tindersticks, which proves to be slight departure from their usual sound |
Falling Down a Mountain (2010) |
Boobar Come Back to Me (2008) |
The Hungry Saw (2008) |
Waiting For The Moon (2003) |
Can Our Love (2001) |
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