Released 10 years ago
KIN
KT Tunstall · 2016
46 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music
A warm blend of folk-pop melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of personal connection and communal spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Maybe It’s a Good Thing — This track stands out for its reflective lyrics that explore the complexity of change and acceptance, capturing the album's central theme of personal growth.
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It Took Me So Long to Get Here, but Here I Am — This song encapsulates Tunstall's journey of self-discovery and resilience, showcasing her signature storytelling style paired with an uplifting melody.
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KIN — The title track serves as a poignant declaration of familial bonds and connection, echoing the album's overarching message of unity and support.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk-pop melodies with personal narratives, creating a warm yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and layered instrumentation, while the subsequent tracks shift to more introspective themes and slower rhythms.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel of the album.
- The final track ends with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- uplifting melodies for daily inspiration
- introspective lyrics for personal growth
- consistent flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- KIN marked KT Tunstall's fifth studio album, coming after a brief hiatus following her 2013 release, Invisible Empire/Crescent Moon. At this point in her career, Tunstall sought to reconnect with her roots in traditional folk music while exploring new lyrical themes related to family and belonging.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Marling· Regina Spektor· Birdy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hard Girls 3:14
- 2 Turned a Light On 4:34
- 3 Maybe It’s a Good Thing 4:01
- 4 Evil Eye 3:34
- 5 It Took Me So Long to Get Here, but Here I Am 4:18
- 6 On My Star 4:16
- 7 Two Way 4:53
- 8 Run On Home 4:27
- 9 KIN 4:17
- 10 Everything Has Its Shape 4:23
- 11 Love Is an Ocean 4:17
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