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Friday 5 November 2010

Music Review - KT Tunstall - Tiger Suit

KT Tunstall returns with a new direction on her third studio album Tiger Suit. The blues and acoustic tones of previous records are pushed away, making space for a more electric and upbeat album.

The brilliant opener 'Uummannaq Song''s catchy vocal hook leads nicely into the dancier 'Glamour Puss'.

 'Push that knot away' has a Radiohead-esque feel, while 'Difficulty' which starts with a heavily distorted guitar riff , is one of the less memorable songs.

Next up is 'Fade Like a Shadow'. Strangely overlooked by the record company for the first
UK single, it is a classic Tunstall track, a catchy chorus and a edgy rhythm make it the stand-out song. Likewise 'Come on, Get In' and 'Madame Trudeaux' echo the bouncy, strumming style that stop this album from being over adventurous.

She excels herself vocally on 'Golden Frames' and 'Lost' with low key humming and a guest appearance from blues master Seasick Steve on the former and a sweet dreamy chorus "What did I do that for, am I and idiot?" on 'Lost'.
'(Still) a Wierdo' and 'The Entertainer' complete an enjoyable eleven track album, that's definitely worth a listen. or two.
7/10

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