|
Eye to the Telescope | 
 enlarge | Artist: Kt Tunstall
Label: Virgin Records
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
Buy New: $6.65
You Save: $12.33 (65%)
New (49) Used (34) Collectible (2) from $4.84
Rating:  252 reviews
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 50729
UPC: 946350729218
EAN: 0094635072921
Release Date: February 7, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Tell A Friend
| |
| Tracks:
| • | Other Side Of The World | | • | Another Place To Fall | | • | Under The Weather | | • | Black Horse and the Cherry Tree | | • | Miniature Disasters | | • | Silent Sea | | • | Universe & U | | • | False Alarm | | • | Suddenly I See | | • | Stoppin' The Love | | • | Heal Over | | • | Through The Dark |
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
From Amazon.co.uk
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
Amazon.com
KT Tunstall's debut album Eye To The Telescope is the creative consequence of her inquiring imagination. "My songs examine and explore little specific emotions or situations or stories," she explains. "They're kitchen table songs, like a conversation between me and one other person. It's almost like an alien has been sent to get emotional samples from human beings and put it all together on a record." KT Tunstall Photos More You Might Enjoy
KT Tunstall's Acoustic Extravaganza | 
Corinne Bailey Rae | 
Not Too Late |
Album Description
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. 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). 12 tracks. Relx. 2005.
Album Details
Kt Tunstall is a Sparkling New Songwriter with Chinese Blood, a Scottish Heart, Great Legwarmers and a Cool Name - "Well, It's Got a Bit More Attitude Than Kate which Just Says Farmer's Daughter to Me," She Laughs. Kt Celebrates Classic Singer-songwriting in the Tradition of Rikki Lee Jones, Carol King and Fleetwood Mac with an Articulate, Accessible, Immediate Brew of Rootsy Sass, Wistful Quandary and After-hours Atmosphere. The Latest in a Line of Outstanding Contemporary Scottish Songwriters Including Texas, Fran Healy, Teenage Fanclub and the Beta Band, Kt's Unique Perspective Offers a Rare Emotionally Connecting Intensity Through It's Gripping Lyrical Bite and Heartfelt Melody.
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 247 more reviews...
 Quality Modern Folk at its Best! November 15, 2008
A. Appleman
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There is a combustible quality about KT's music. Starting with her voice,
the music jumps out at you. Strong one moment, lilting the next, it is mesmerizing. The art of a great singer-songwriter for me is captured when the artist can combine substantive lyrics with melodic catchy sounds that stay with you...this is not always an easy combination to find. KT has met my test along with the great Lucinda Williams and relative newcomer Arrica Rose in her new album La La Lost.My favorites on the album are "Black Horse and Cherry Tree" and "Suddenly I See."
Folk Rock At Its Core, But Also Much More October 31, 2008
P. Heath (Hurst, TX United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Most people have heard the two major hits from Eye To The Telescope - "Black Horse And Cherry Tree" and "Suddenly I See". However, if that is the full extent of your experience with KT Tunstall's debut CD, then you have really missed out. Eye To The Telescope is full of great songs that cover a broader spectrum.
Vocally, there is a lot to like here. Tunstall shows an ability to succeed at a variety of different styles. She is sweet (without being sappy) on the opener "Other Side Of The World" as she gracefully hits falsetto notes on the chorus. Many of the songs - including "Under The Weather" and "Heal Over" - boast rich vocal harmonies. On hit "Black Horse And The Cherry Tree" Tunstall evokes Joan Jett with her growls on the chorus. Typically when an artist tries for this much breadth in style something comes up short; however, this is not the case on Eye To The Telescope.
Lyrically, Tunstall doesn't break a lot of new ground, but her songs manage not to come across as trite. "Another Place To Fall" deals with the after effects of bad relationships. The lyrics are often metaphorical as the line "But now you have got indigestion/The answer comes in the form of a question" from "Another Place To Fall shows. "Black Horse And The Cherry Tree" is probably the least straightforward song as Tunstall laments having sent her heart away only to find that it won't come back. Suffice it to say that you will listen to these songs time and again, and still you won't be quite certain the specific or exact meaning. As a final note, I found it a minor annoyance that the liner notes obscure the lyrics on the first four songs with black text and an almost black background in places.
Instrumentally, Eye To The Telescope is heavily influenced by folk. With songs that like "Black Horse And Cherry Tree", "Miniature Disaster", "Silent Sea", and "False Alarm" that feature acoustic guitars as well as "Miniature Disaster" and "Stoppin' The Love" that have clapping supporting the rhythm, you have classic folk ingredients. At the same time the songs are not so simplistic. "Stoppin' The Love" has a mellow, reggae influenced guitar line as well as mixing in some violin. The long song that features more of an electronic sound is "Universe & U", yet it does not stick out. Finally, the closing number, "Through The Dark" is a slower song supported mostly by jazz tinged piano and drums.
Overall, Eye To The Telescope is an impressive CD from KT Tunstall - especially when you consider that it is her first. It is that rare treat that is musically diverse yet has the continuity to keep it from seeming like a collection of random, disconnected songs. If you like music that is folk at its core yet layers in other styles for extra depth; you should give this a spin.
Great CD October 11, 2008
Jeff E. Farkas (USA TN Oak Ridge)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just am a huge fan of KT's and this is just a killer CD. Anyone who has not had a chance to either see her or hear her music should... just great.
Jeff
WoW! September 3, 2008
K. Daly (Long Island, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had just seen a concert with KT, and thought she was great. I was excited to get the CD, and was very pleased with how quickly I received it. Would definitely deal with this vendor again in the future.
KT Tunstall August 29, 2008
Julie Pospyhalla (Wausau, WI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this CD for one song and ended up liking the whole CD great music
|
|
|
| |
