- Audio CD (13 Dec 2004)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: EMI Import
- ASIN: B0006FMBWY
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 163,584 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Other Side Of The World |
| 2. Another Place To Fall |
| 3. Under The Weather |
| 4. Suddenly I See |
| 5. Miniature Disasters |
| 6. Silent Sea |
| 7. Universe & U |
| 8. False Alarm |
| 9. Heal Over |
| 10. Stoppin' The Love |
| 11. Through The Dark |
| 12. Black Horse & The Cherry Tree (Bonus track - Performed on Later With Jools Holland) |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
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 Carol King and Elvis Costello than Katie Melua. And that's no bad thing. --Kevin Maidment
From the Label
Eye To The Telescope is the debut album from acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall. Born in Edinburgh and brought up in St Andrews, KT comes out of a burgeoning East Coast music scene that has already spawned the likes of The Fence Collective, The Beta Band and Dogs Die In Hot Cars. The album was produced by Steve Osborne (U2/New Order/Doves) and celebrates classic singer-songwriting in the tradition of Rikki Lee Jones, Carole King and Fleetwood Mac with songs that manage to be both intensely personal and incredibly accessible.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I read the reviews of this album and suspected it might turn out to be the usual bland, identikit solo female stuff that seems to be everywhere at the moment. Well, was I pleasantly surprised! KT Tunstall has a fantastic voice that's incredible versatile, soft and wistful (Silent Sea), gutsy and bluesy (Black Horse and the Cherry Tree) or sweet and feminine (Under the Weather)... none of the tracks on this album, though strong, would be standout, without her amazingly mature and soulful delivery. I'd recommend this if you're a fan of Rosie Brown, Norah Jones or even Feist - but be prepared for something which is just a little bit more than all of them. Powerful, rocky and luscious pop: try it, you might like it.
101 of 104 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard KT on Mark Radcliffe's show one evening while driving back from a Moody Blues concert in Bournemouth (I have very eclectic tastes). I instantly took to her music and was really impressed by her obvious talent. This was later confirmed by her performance on Jools Holland, "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree". I pre-ordered her album and haven't stopped playing it since. In a music scene taken up with boy/girl bands and cover versions, it is so refreshing to hear a genuine singer/songwriter for a change.
"Eye to the Telescope" is one of the best albums I have heard in a long time. The "Other Side of the World" is one of those songs that hooks you after a few plays (in a perfect world would be a huge hit). Her vocals are particularly strong in "Another Place to Fall" as the band turns up the volume a notch or two. I found myself singing the chorus at full volume in the car. Her gifted guitar playing is plain to hear in the quieter songs on the album such as "Under the Weather" and "Silent Sea". These songs are exquisite. "False Alarm" is another favourite of mine with its exhausting bitter sweet sentiments of love lost. In contrast, "Suddenly I See" is really uplifting, (I would love to know who its about).
Some people have tried to compare or put KT in the same camp as Jones, Melua & Co, even Bjork (don't follow that one). Yes, she has blues, jazz, folk, rock influences in her music but it is a truly unique sound. KT will go far.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
KT is a fantastic new singer songwriter with a distinctive style. This album is full of ideas and wit, the words need to be listened to, to appreciate how she has matched the music to the sentiments so well. Not easy to categorise, but easy to enjoy.
This is not the sort of music that storms the charts (it's too laid back and intelligent) so go out and buy it. We need people like KT in our lives.
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Great Voice
What a great voice this woman has, forgot how good she is until I recently purchased this CD, some classics on here, great listening for that long journey...
Published 4 months ago by Billbow
Something old and something new
KT has been around for a while but I just discovered her music...great driving music for a long hike... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Inverdon
Clasic Album
Wanted this album for a while now and although I only like a few of the tracks on this cd at this price point it was well woth buying. Read more
Published 6 months ago by K. BREESE
Eye to the Telescope Review
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. Read more
Published on 4 April 2010 by Ben Nicholson
Very unique songwriter and performer
I heard about KT years ago when she first broke. Only recently though have I actually "discovered" her. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by R. Phillips
A lively CD
I have just discovered K T Tunstall, I find this CD lively and refreshing, she is a very talented musician and not enough is made of her.
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by K. Taylor
KT Tunstall
Very talented all round musician. Great album and great use of guitar pedals on some of the songs.
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by Chris W.
Caverns of the ice cube machine
Despite her best efforts this album sounds like a pack of wolfs have hi-jacked a cement lorry and keep driving it over each others feet.
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by R. Jennings
A class apart
Only you know your musical tastes and what you like in performers. I have the most eclectic tastes in music imaginable. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2008 by Alec
Love this lady and her fairytale start in music
Just imagine busking on a street in Glasgow and next thing Rod Stewart stops and listens to you, takes your hand and says "Girl, you're coming on stage with me tonight". Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2008 by Emer Henry
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