The Hungry Saw finds Tindersticks eschewing the more expansive arrangements of their previous work, focusing instead on a tighter, more urgent sound, with Stuart Staples's vocals delivered in a compellingly intimate register.
- The album was recorded at the band's own studio, Chapel Studios, with long-time collaborator Ian Caple producing.
- The Hungry Saw features contributions from regular Tindersticks collaborators, including="(name)": "Neil Fraser" (guitar), "(name)": "David Boulter" (keyboards), and "(name)": "Thomas Belhom" (drums).
- Upon release, The Hungry Saw garnered positive reviews, with critics noting the band's consistent artistic vision and the album's melancholic yet propulsive atmosphere.
Tindersticks are a British post-punk band formed in 1992, known for their literate, noir-influenced chamber pop. The Hungry Saw was released in 2008, marking their seventh studio album and a return to the Beggars Banquet label after a period with Island Records.
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