• Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Feb 7, 2006
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. A promising, satisfying debut.
  2. Billboard
    90
    A delicious blend of acoustic guitar, raw grooves and sublime melodies. [11 Feb 2006]
  3. Beautiful songs one and all, there’s much to recommend "Eye To The Telescope", and given enough time and patience, Tunstall’s subtle charm seeps through making it an album to love.
  4. The disc is made up mostly by mid-tempo classic rockers and sweet nothing ballads. Disappointing? Well, yes.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    More pleasant than persuasive. [10 Mar 2006, p.69]
  6. Paste Magazine
    90
    She combines a formidable voice with a rarefied command of phrasing. [Feb/Mar 2006, p.106]
  7. Unfortunately, [producer Steve Osborne] seems to have sanded down all of KT’s rough edges.
  8. 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]
  9. 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]
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 48
  2. Negative: 3 out of 48
  1. RaülJ
    Feb 14, 2006
    10
    A great, new uprising talent
  2. RandyD
    Feb 10, 2006
    9
    Great sound. Refreshing vocas. Unique grit.
  3. Nov 21, 2021
    8
    Good mix of pop rock and rnb love most of the songs on this album and good to dance to.