Released 20 years ago
KT Tunstall's Acoustic Extravaganza
KT Tunstall · 2006
71 min · 13 tracks · traditional folk music
A raw and intimate showcase of acoustic folk that highlights Tunstall's distinct voice and storytelling prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ashes — The opening track sets a haunting tone with its reflective lyrics and showcases Tunstall’s emotive vocal delivery, making it a poignant introduction to the album.
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Miniature Disasters — This track features clever wordplay and storytelling, encapsulating Tunstall's knack for addressing life's complexities with wit and charm.
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Golden Age — With its uplifting melody and introspective lyrics, this song captures the essence of hope and resilience, resonating strongly with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively showcases Tunstall's acoustic style but lacks the depth and variety to stand out significantly.
What we noticed
- The album features live recordings that capture the raw sound of Tunstall's acoustic guitar and vocals, emphasizing her storytelling.
- Tracks are arranged to maintain a consistent mid-tempo feel, with only slight variations in pace across the set.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- intimate acoustic showcases
- reflective moments of solitude
- engaging storytelling through song
- dynamic flow with interludes
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, KT Tunstall's Acoustic Extravaganza arrived shortly after her breakthrough debut album, Eye to the Telescope. This live album captures the essence of her early career, featuring stripped-down versions of her hits and showcasing her unique blend of traditional folk and pop sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Marling· Regina Spektor· Birdy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ashes 3:34
- 2 Girl and the Ghost 4:14
- 3 One Day 5:02
- 4 Golden Age 5:00
- 5 Boo Hoo 4:56
- 7 Change 3:44
- 8 Miniature Disasters 4:32
- 9 Universe & U 4:31
Disc 2
- 1 Five Go to Skye (Making the Album) 19:17
- 2 Gone to the Dogs 3:59
- 3 Throw Me a Rope 3:43
- 4 The Wee Bastard Pedal 2:38
- 5 Out-takes 5:47
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