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Track Listings
| 1. Other Side Of The World |
| 2. Another Place To Fall |
| 3. Under The Weather |
| 4. Black Horse And Cherry Tree |
| 5. Miniature Disasters |
| 6. Silent Sea |
| 7. Universe & U |
| 8. False Alarm |
| 9. Suddenly I See |
| 10. Stoppin' The Love |
| 11. Heal Over |
| 12. Through The Dark |
Product Description
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If the art of the female singer-songwriter revolves around coffee-table soliloquies then Eye to the Telescope--the debut album from Edinburgh-born chanteuse/guitarist KT Tunstall--is a pleasing mediation between the traditional demands of brooding egocentricity (espresso) and frothy commerciality (cappuccino). KT Tunstall has star quality. "Suddenly I See" is an effortlessly liberating pop fillip while, conversely, "False Alarm" redresses ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All" for losers who had nothing to lose to begin with. However, Tunstall isn't entirely convinced by the compromise ("I'm struggling to cater for the space I'm meant to fill" she sings) and "Miniature Disasters"--one of several strong numbers showcasing her aptitude for wrapping up pop tunes in either folky bluesiness or ponderous jazz--catalogues her desires for unfettered self-expression. The opening cut "Other Side Of The World" might sound like Dido without the giftwrapped grief (she's none too flattered with the comparisons) but Eye to the Telescope is spiritually closer to Carole King and Elvis Costello than Katie Melua. And that's no bad thing. --Kevin Maidment
Album Description
Import version features different artwork and track running order to the US version. KT Tunstall is a sparkling new songwriter with Chinese blood, a Scottish heart, great legwarmers & a cool name. KT celebrates classic singer-songwriting in the tradition of Rikki Lee Jones, Carol King & Fleetwood Mac with an articulate, accessible, immediate brew of rootsy sass, wistful quandary & after-hours atmosphere. The latest in a line of outstanding contemporary Scottish songwriters including Texas, Fran Healy, Teenage Fanclub & The Beta Band, KT's unique perspective offers a rare emotionally connecting intensity through it's gripping lyrical bite & heartfelt melody. Her debut album 'Eye To The Telescope' is the creative consequence of an inquiring imagination with production duties supplied by Steve Osborne (U2, New Order, Doves). EMI. 2004.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
DRM is highly irritating!,
By Jonesy (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Eye To The Telescope (Audio CD)
In the hopes that record company execs read these reviews I would like to add my voice to the complaints over copy protection. I am currently in the process of transferring my CDs to FLAC so I can put the physical CDs away and listen to them via a Squeezebox. However, with this album I cannot do that.If I buy a CD, I have the right to listen to it in the house, in the car or wherever. DRM takes away that right. If I sell a digital version of the album, by all means come after me for copyright infringement; but until then stay away!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a great CD even though it's copyright protected!,
By bookishgal25 (ontario, canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Eye To The Telescope (Audio CD)
It drives me nuts that even though the stars are meant to denote impressions of the CD, this one only has three because people couldn't download the album on to their iTunes. Most CDs coming out of Britain these days are copyright protected, but unlike my Coldplay album, this one allows me to at least put it on the hard drive of my computer to listen to at work. The CD itself is wonderful. I ordered it after listening to KT perform live on the Brit Awards in amazing fanfare. Her choice of song then was "Suddenly I See" but I had also previously heard "Black Horse and a Cherry Tree" on American television. I had no idea her album would have depth as well as melody. Her main style is pop but she also mixes in blues, soul, and even a little angst to have a great range of emotions and songs on this album. What a wonderful suprise to find and purchase an album that I want to listen to in it's entirety. It's worth encouraging friends to go out and buy their own copies at a fairly inexpensive price.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very enjoyable,
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This review is from: Eye to the Telescope (Audio CD)
Briliant album, it might sound like a bit country but that makes this amazing. KT Tunstell has an amazing voice and the music is amazing to listen to. The album has a nice accoustic sound to it. The album is brilliant to listen to it, a must buy for any proper music fan this is a must buy.
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