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Tindersticks: formed 1992 (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK); against the traditions of popular music context, the band originally counted 6 members: Stuart A. Staples (vocals, rhythm guitar), David Boulter (keyboards), Dickon Hinchcliffe (violin), Neil Fraser (guitar), Mark Colwill (bass), Al Macaulay (drums).Before forming Tindersticks several members played in the band Asphalt Ribbons, formed in 1988. Members of AR were: Garry A. Watt (bass), Gaynor Backhouse (cello, trumpet), Rob Howard (guitar, accordion), Stuart A. Staples (vocals), later joined by Neil Fraser (guitar) and David Boulter (keyboards). In 1991 three new members were recruited: John Thompson (bass) and two of the members that should later form (i.e. change its name to) Tindersticks: Dickon Hinchliffe (violin), and Al Macaulay (drums). The band released an ep in 1991 titled Old Horse. Still as Asphalt Ribbons, and shortly before changing the band name, bassist John Thompson was replaced by Mark Colwill, which meant that the two bands basically now had identical line-ups.
Tindersticks is one of my absolute favourite bands. They make music that in an almost disturbing way suits my temper on most occasions. I have followed their progression from the very start, as I bought the debut album upon its release. The only time I've seen the band perform live was back in 1997 when they held a fabulous tight and intimate concert in Copenhagen (with Cornershop as warm-up band!).
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My collection of Tindersticks albums (1993-2012)
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