Eye To The Telescope - KT Tunstall
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Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critics What's this?

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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

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  • Summary: The 20-something Scottish singer-songwriter makes her debut with this Steve Osborne-produced disc.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Paste Magazine
    90
    She combines a formidable voice with a rarefied command of phrasing. [Feb/Mar 2006, p.106]
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  2. Q Magazine
    80
    Tunstall has Norah Jones's throaty catch, Dido's warmth, plus a winning way with a soaring chorus. [Jan 2005, p.130]
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  3. Uncut
    80
    A bunch of amazing songs that combine the passion of early Sinead O'Connor with the craft of Christine McVie. [Jan 2005, p.124]
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  4. Blender
    60
    There are two even matched KT Tunstalls on her debut album: One borrows from Chris Martin's bag of shopworn metaphors... The other one is more unsettling and more intriguing. [Apr 2006, p.118]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. RaülJ
    10
    A great, new uprising talent
  2. matta
    8
    Much better than either Kelly Clarkson or Sheryl Crow, Tunstall more deserves to be mentioned in the same as breath as comtemporaries such as Norah Jones and Fiona Apple. Impressive debut that is decidedely mainstream, yet still appeals to the indie kids.… Expand
  3. maryh
    7
    It's good to see an artist that may very well have some great future success, but also, most uncaracteristically, has Talent. I suspect these songs will get old fast because they're too catchy not to; but for now, it's highly recommended.… Expand
  4. ZachR
    2
    Her songs are so fucking annoying. I can't stand to listen to them. Just a few seconds exposure gives me a horrible headache.

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