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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 The Cherry Tree (Radio Version) |
| 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 |
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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 Carol King and Elvis Costello than Katie Melua. And that's no bad thing. --Kevin Maidment
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KT TUNSTALL Eye To The Telescope (2005 UK 12-track CD album from the Edinburgh-born chanteuse including the singles Black Horse & The Cherry Tree Other Side Of The World Suddenly I See Under The Weather & Another Place To Fall)
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value pack
This double pack contains both Eye To The
Telescope and Acoustic Extravaganza (which itself included a making-of DVD). Read more
Telescope and Acoustic Extravaganza (which itself included a making-of DVD). Read more
Published 5 days ago by Pieter Hounslow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent record, nice package
KT Tunstall is a recent discovery for me. But this album is really exceptional, so bought this deluxe version for collection. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Alberto
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Good quality second hand album
In the process of replacing albums that have either walked out of my house on their own or not returned when lent out, or when they were returned they weren't in the best of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Roadrunner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good.
K T Tunstall is so talented. She has a very distinctive voice and her songwriting is wonderful. Her best album in my opinion
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. M. F. V. Mcknight
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More people
How I could have missed K T Tunstall when this recording was new is a mystery to me. Suddenly I see is a song that could have been a world nr. 1. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Peter Oscarson
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 16 months ago by Billbow
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 17 months ago by Inverdon
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 18 months ago by K. BREESE
5.0 out of 5 stars
A gr8 gift pack
In my opinion KT Tunstall is a breath of fresh air in music industry. Good music, good voice, down-to-earth, natural style and appearance. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2011 by Janos Csupor
5.0 out of 5 stars
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
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