The Scarlet Tulip EP cover

The Scarlet Tulip EP

KT Tunstall · 2011

23 min · 7 tracks · traditional folk music

A fusion of folk melodies and introspective lyrics, evoking both warmth and melancholy across its diverse soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of energetic joy
  • melancholic reflections with warmth
  • for midday pick-me-ups
  • introspective moments on the go

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of lengthy epics
  • prefer single tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2011, KT Tunstall was transitioning from the commercial success of her debut album, 'Eye to the Telescope', released in 2004, and its follow-up. 'The Scarlet Tulip EP' marked her exploration of a more intimate sound, reflecting on personal themes and artistic evolution after several years of mainstream recognition.
Stylistic neighbors
Laura Marling· Regina Spektor· Birdy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Punk 2:10
  • 2 Skinny Lou 2:26
  • 3 Hidden Heart 4:00
  • 4 Scarlet Tulip 4:16
  • 5 Patience 3:18
  • 6 Alchemy 3:59
  • 7 Shanty of the Whale 2:50

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