KT Tunstall (and a slight clarification)

First off, I gotta say that that sounds kinda like good band name: Somebody and the clarifications... Also, I discovered that I probably wasn't clear enough in explaining the purpose of this blog.  This is supposed to be a sort of online music group where (hopefully) lots of people share their musical expertise with others (but most importantly ME ;)  I've already heard all MY music. I want to hear new stuff from y'all. So, lay it on me! Favorite songs, bands, genres... What do you call GOOD music? I'll keep sharing what I think you might like until it becomes more of a group thing but PLEASE don't let that be too long :)

Anyways, this week I decided, despite the enormous amount of musical ground that remains to covered 'til we're all caught up, that we'd focus on one person instead of 3 like last week.  ( I was told by a certain Garrett who shall remain nameless that there were too many words on the page ;)

So if you don't get any farther than this PLEASE check this out!! Absolutely AMAZING!!

Okay, so KT Tunstall (pronounced like a "ton" of stull...) might be a bit of a mouth full--it doesn't exactly roll off the tounge...stall (tee hee). HOWEVER, at least her music more than makes up for it (which is more than I can say for Mott the Hoople and Screaming Cheetah Willy).  Anyways, her music is awesome.  Her songs have a great, natural flow to them (as far as chord progressions go) and wonderfully gripping melodies that really draw you into the song and stay with you for a LONG time (it's not uncommon to find yourself in the middle of humming these songs and not remember having started...) **Other side-effects may include sudden happiness and smiles, urges to crank volume and sing along at top of lungs, dizziness and mind blowing due to over exposure to awesome songs and in rare instances breathing fire.  Please consult your local music tastes to see if KT Tunstall is right for you.**

Her first album, Eye to the Telescope was more acoustic-y (not to be confused with a sticky military coup) and focused on composed songwriting--at least that's what I think.  Although Black Horse and a Cherry Tree is easily her most recognizable (and most popular), my favorites off that album are Stoppin' the Love, Suddenly I See (there is the ocassional "H word" though, so I tried my hand at an edited version here, should that be an issue), and Other Side of the World. Her next album, Drastic Fantastic, didn't get nearly enough radio play as it deserved. A bit more rockin' than her last, Hold On was the powerhouse on that album but I also like I Don't Want You Now and If Only.  She just barely came out with Tiger Suit this October and it's definitely different from what's she's put out so far but still really fun.  Favorites being Glamour Puss, Fade Like a Shadow and Still A Weirdo.  Give her a listen! Enjoy!

Coming Attractions: Mae, Switchfoot, The Pixies?