Tindersticks are an English alternative rock band led by singer Stuart A. Staples. They have released several albums that gained popularity years after their release. One of these is the slightly bright yet still dark-hued "Curtains." The songs on the album evolve into intimate and destructive gems. Stuart and the band created melancholic melodies that raise questions about privacy and feelings of loss. Warmer tones can be found in the vocal parts, which soften some of the depressive moods of their earlier albums.