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KT Tunstall – Eye To The Telescope – 180 Gram Red Vinyl Record
Released on December 13, 2004, Eye to the Telescope is Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall’s debut studio album. Blending folk, rock, pop, and blues, the album showcases Tunstall’s soulful vocals, clever songwriting, and impressive musicianship, establishing her as a fresh voice in the mid-2000s singer-songwriter wave. It became a breakthrough success, fueled by hit singles that combined catchy melodies, introspective lyrics, and a modern yet organic sound.
Eye to the Telescope is a mix of acoustic folk, bluesy rock, and shimmering pop hooks, all tied together by Tunstall’s rich, expressive voice. Her knack for blending storytelling with catchy choruses makes the album both intimate and radio-friendly.
The album explores love, loss, self-discovery, and personal reflection, often with a mix of warm optimism and melancholy nostalgia. Tunstall has said that the album’s title was inspired by her father’s work in physics and the idea of looking at life from a different perspective, much like using a telescope to see things more clearly.
Eye to the Telescope was a commercial and critical success, reaching No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and eventually selling over 5 million copies worldwide. It was nominated for the Mercury Prize and won Tunstall a Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist in 2006.
The album’s success helped define the mid-2000s singer-songwriter boom, alongside artists like Feist, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Norah Jones. Songs like Suddenly I See and Black Horse and the Cherry Tree became cultural staples, used in films, TV shows, and commercials, further cementing Tunstall’s place in pop-rock history.
Eye to the Telescope remains one of the strongest debut albums of the 2000s, blending folk, rock, and blues influences with strong songwriting and memorable melodies. It introduced the world to KT Tunstall’s unique voice and artistic perspective, setting the stage for her later work, which continued to experiment with different styles.
180g translucent red vinyl
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Other Side Of The World
Another Place To Fall
Under The Weather
Suddenly I See
Miniature Disasters
Silent Sea
Universe & U
False Alarm
Heal Over
Stoppin’ The Love
Through The Dark
