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Band:
Tindersticks
Origin:
United Kingdom, Nottingham - EnglandUnited Kingdom
Band Members:
Stuart Ashton Staples (vocals, guitar, melodica), Neil Timothy Fraser (lead guitar, vibraphone), and David Leonard Boulter (keyboards, percussion)
Tindersticks Album: «Complete BBC Sessions»
Tindersticks Album: «Complete BBC Sessions» (Front side)
    Album information
  • Title:Complete BBC Sessions
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Track listing
  • 1Drunk Tank (BBC in Session 27/04/93)
  • 2Her (BBC in Session 27/04/93)
  • 3Tye-Die (BBC in Session 27/04/93)
  • 4Raindrops (BBC in Session 27/04/93)
  • 5Tiny Tears (BBC in Session 25/10/93)
  • 6Raindrops (BBC in Session 25/10/93)
  • 7Her (BBC in Session 25/10/93)
  • 8Sleepy Song (BBC in Session 25/10/93)
  • 9Sleepy Song (BBC in Session 18/01/94)
  • 10Snowy in F# Minor (BBC in Session 18/01/94)
  • 11Dickon Steps Out (BBC in Session 18/01/94)
  • 12Night in (BBC in Session 18/01/94)
  • 13Talk to Me (BBC in Session 02/03/95)
  • 14Vertrauen II (BBC in Session 02/03/95)
  • 15El Diablo en el Ojo (BBC in Session 02/03/95)
  • 16She's Gone (BBC in Session 02/03/95)
  • 17Talk to Me (BBC in Session 08/03/95)
  • 18Night in (BBC in Session 08/03/95)
  • 19My Sister (BBC in Session 08/03/95)
  • 20Mistakes (BBC in Session 08/03/95)
  • 21She's Gone (BBC in Session 17/10/95)
  • 22Bearsuit (BBC in Session 17/10/95)
  • 23Untitled (BBC in Session 17/10/95)
  • 24Cherry Blossoms (BBC in Session 17/10/95)
  • 25Here (BBC in Session 28/10/96)
  • 26Seaweed (BBC in Session 28/10/96)
  • 27Dick's Slow Song (BBC in Session 28/10/96)
  • 28Rumba (BBC in Session 28/10/96)
  • 29Manalow (BBC in Session 24/11/96)
  • 30Dick's Slow Song (BBC in Session 24/11/96)
  • 31I Was Your Man (BBC in Session 24/11/96)
  • 32Don't Look Down (BBC in Session 24/11/96)
  • 33Her (BBC in Session 06/02/97)
  • 34Travelling Light (BBC in Session 06/02/97)
  • 35Buried Bones (BBC in Session 06/02/97)
  • 36Tiny Tears (BBC in Session 06/02/97)
Review - Product Description
2007 two CD set contains 25 of their BBC In Session recordings made between 1993-97, selected by the band. It is a marvelous insight into the changing styles and development of the band during that time and offers previously unreleased versions of tracks from some of their most critically acclaimed albums. Universal. 2007.
Customer review
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
- Top-Notch Work

Long-time Tindersticks fans may peruse the tracklist of this two disc set and wonder why they should buy these songs again. I did. The answer is that you should buy because of the historic connection to the BBC and the legendary John Peel since quality is almost guaranteed when he is involved.

The first time I played this set I gave myself a big pat on the back for deciding to buy. The clarity and intensity of these assembled sessions is simply tremendous. The orchestration is astounding. I like all the songs but naturally some stand out.

On disc one, the best cuts far and away are a penetrating rendition of Her which features a memorable guitar attack and a rousing Snowy In F# Minor. I also favor Drunk Tank, A Night In, Talk To Me, and the instrumental Vertrauen 2.

On Disc 2, the best cut is (Tonight) Are You Trying To Fall In Love Again? but I also favor Here, Seaweed, the instrumental Rhumba, a new version of Her with piano replacing guitar, and a rendition of Tiny Tears which I think is better than the one on disc one. I also like Travelling Light and Buried Bones though they lack the female vocal touch which makes them so appealing in their original versions.

The Complete BBC Sessions is a top-notch piece of work. If you are a Tindersticks fan, you should add this to your collection. If you are new to the band's music, this set offers a well-presented overview of the band's early songs.